Oct 06 E.U. criticizes Turkey for 'backsliding' on democracy, fundamental rights By Lorne Cook, Associated Press The European Union says it sees no reason to speed up membership talks with Turkey. In a scathing report, the EU's executive arm on Tuesday criticized the country for failing to uphold democratic standards, protect the independence of its courts… Continue reading
Oct 06 Amid rising infections, Israeli ultra-Orthodox defy lockdown By Tia Goldenberg, Associated Press Israel’s ultra-Orthodox Jews make up roughly 10% of the population, yet account for over one-third of the country’s coronavirus patients. Segments of the community refuse to comply with safety regulations and insist on maintaining a tight-knit way of life. Continue reading
Oct 06 Hurricane Delta now Category 2, roars at Mexico's Yucatan By Associated Press Hurricane Delta rapidly intensified into a Category 2 hurricane early Tuesday, packing 110 mph (175 kmh) winds on a course to hammer southeastern Mexico and then grow to a potentially catastrophic Category 4 as it approaches the U.S. Gulf coast. Continue reading
Oct 06 Kyrgyzstan cancels parliament election results after unrest By Daria Litvinova, Associated Press The Central Election Commission of Kyrgyzstan declared the results of the weekend's parliamentary election invalid on Tuesday after mass protests erupted in the Kyrgyz capital. Continue reading
Oct 06 Three scientists win Nobel physics prize for black hole research By David Keyton, Seth Borenstein, Associated Press Three scientists won this year's Nobel Prize in physics Tuesday for advancing our understanding of black holes, the all-consuming monsters that lurk in the darkest parts of the universe. Continue reading
Oct 05 U.N. chief urges Libya cease-fire, warns its future is at stake By David Rising, Edith M. Lederer, Associated Press The United Nations chief is urging world powers and other countries with interests in Libya's long-running civil war to keep working toward a lasting cease-fire between its rival governments. Continue reading
Oct 05 Court ruling casts doubt over control of Venezuelan gold held by Bank of London By Scott Smith, Associated Press The appeals court ruling set aside a British judge's earlier decision granting control of the bullion to U.S.-backed opposition leader Juan Guaidó. Continue reading
Oct 05 U.K. hit by new virus test failing, finds 16,000 extra cases By Pan Pylas, Associated Press The unreported cases were added to the government’s daily new infections total over the weekend, boosting Saturday’s number to 12,872 cases and Sunday’s to 22,961. Continue reading
Oct 05 Armenia and Azerbaijan clash as Iran works on peace plan By Avet Demourian, Associated Press Armenia accused Azerbaijan of firing missiles into the capital of the separatist territory of Nagorno-Karabakh on Monday, while Azerbaijan said several of its towns and its second-largest city were attacked. Continue reading
Oct 05 Flooding in Italy, France leave 9 dead and several missing By Associated Press Flooding has devastated mountainous areas in France’s southeastern region of Alpes-Maritimes and Italy’s northwestern regions of Liguria and Piedmont. Continue reading