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Qatar: Officials behind women exams referred to prosecutors

Qatar: Officials behind women exams referred to prosecutors

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Qatar said Friday it referred officials at its international airport to prosecutors for possible charges after women aboard Qatar Airways flights faced forced vaginal examinations following the discovery of an abandoned
Pregnant Florida woman pushes labour aside to cast vote

Pregnant Florida woman pushes labour aside to cast vote

ORLANDO, Fla. — A pregnant Florida woman didn't let labour stop her from casting her vote in the presidential election, refusing to go to the hospital until she filled out her ballot.
Pompeo wraps up anti-China tour of Asia in Vietnam

Pompeo wraps up anti-China tour of Asia in Vietnam

HANOI, Vietnam — U.S.
Scaled-back Thanksgiving plans leave turkey farmers in limbo

Scaled-back Thanksgiving plans leave turkey farmers in limbo

For the turkey industry, this Thanksgiving is a guessing game. Millions of Americans are expected to have scaled-down celebrations amid the pandemic, heeding official warnings against travel and large indoor gatherings.
Developer tied to Texas AG says feds tampered with warrants

Developer tied to Texas AG says feds tampered with warrants

DALLAS — On a summer morning last year, FBI agents arrived at the home of a prominent real estate developer in Austin and began scouring the palatial French-style chateau for documents, videos and photographs as part of an investigation that remains
Court: UC can't waffle in phasing out SATs in admissions

Court: UC can't waffle in phasing out SATs in admissions

SAN FRANCISCO — Student applicants to the University of California can't submit their standardized test scores with their admissions as the system works to phase out the exam requirements, a state appeals court ruled Thursday.
An Election Day role for National Guard? Maybe, but limited

An Election Day role for National Guard? Maybe, but limited

WASHINGTON — Federal laws and long-standing custom generally leave the U.S. military out of the election process.
Malaysian PM's key ally demands early polls in new snag

Malaysian PM's key ally demands early polls in new snag

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — The key ally in Malaysian Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin's coalition has called for general elections to be held to establish a stable government once the coronavirus pandemic subsides, in a new snag to his fragile hold on p
Australia wildfires probe recommends climate risk forecasts

Australia wildfires probe recommends climate risk forecasts

CANBERRA, Australia — An investigation into Australia’s catastrophic wildfire season on Friday recommended greater efforts to forecast the impacts of climate change on specific parts of the country, warning fire behaviour was becoming more extreme.
As virus surges, Trump rallies keep packing in thousands

As virus surges, Trump rallies keep packing in thousands

WASHINGTON — There are no crowds at Disneyland, still shut down by the coronavirus. Fewer fans attended the World Series this year than at any time in the past century. Big concerts are cancelled . But it's a different story in Trumpland.