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U.K. eases open; Americans on red list The British government rolled back pandemic travel restrictions Friday on arrivals from 75 countries and British overseas territories -- but visitors from the U... by ADAM TAYLOR THE WASHINGTON POST - July 11, 2020

Russia, China veto U.N. renewal of Syria aid Russia and China vetoed a U.N. resolution backed by the 13 other Security Council members Friday that would have maintained humanitarian aid deliveries to Syria... by EDITH M. LEDERER THE ASSOCIATED PRESS - July 11, 2020

The world in brief Police say suspect killed in flee attempt by Compiled by Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports - July 11, 2020

Names and faces ABC is rebooting “The Wonder Years,” a beloved coming-of-age sitcom about the U.S. middle class, only this time it will tell the story of a Black family in Alab... by Compiled by Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports - July 11, 2020

In the news Curtis Hill, Indiana's Republican attorney general whose law license was suspended for 30 days over allegations that he groped a state lawmaker and three other ... July 11, 2020

Comet streaking past Earth, providing spectacular show A newly discovered comet is streaking past Earth, providing a stunning nighttime show after buzzing the sun and expanding its tail. by The Associated Press - July 10, 2020

China rejects prospect of joining arms control talks with U.S. China on Friday rejected any prospect of joining in nuclear arms limitation talks with the U.S., calling reports from Washington that it would do so a distortio... by The Associated Press - July 10, 2020

Despite push, CDC stands by school reopening guidelines Federal health officials won't revise their coronavirus guidelines for reopening schools, the head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Thursd... by Compiled by Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports - July 10, 2020

Syria condemned for gas attacks by air force in 2017 The governing body of the world’s chemical weapons watchdog Thursday condemned the use of chemical weapons by Syria and called on the government of President Ba... by The Associated Press - July 10, 2020

WHO: Virus may be spread in air The World Health Organization is acknowledging the possibility that covid-19 might be spread in the air under certain conditions -- after more than 200 scientis... by The Associated Press - July 10, 2020

Body of Seoul's missing mayor found The missing mayor of South Korea's capital, reportedly embroiled in sexual harassment allegations, was found dead early today, more than half a day after giving... by HYUNG-JIN KIM AND KIM TONG-HYUNG THE ASSOCIATED PRESS - July 10, 2020

Bolsonaro takes anti-malaria drug for virus After months of touting an unproven anti-malaria drug as a treatment for the new coronavirus, Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro is turning himself into a test ... by DAVID BILLER, MARCELO DE SOUSA AND MAURICIO SAVARESE THE ASSOCIATED PRESS - July 10, 2020

The world in brief Opposition activists pursued in Russia by Compiled by Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports - July 10, 2020

In the news Gen. Mark Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, described Confederate leaders as traitors, telling Congress that he is taking a "hard look" at renaming... by Compiled by Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports - July 10, 2020

U.N. leader laments foreign role in Libya U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned that foreign interference in Libya's war has reached "unprecedented levels" and urged key players and their backe... by EDITH M. LEDERER THE ASSOCIATED PRESS - July 10, 2020