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Posted by The Analyst | December 9, 2020 | Foreign Affairs
Thousands of Cubans in South America planning caravans to the U.S. border to seek asylum

Thousands of Cubans have started to join other migrants in caravans heading for the U.S. southern border to apply for political asylum, Cubans in Latin America have told el Nuevo...

Posted by The Analyst | December 9, 2020 | Science & Tech
Apple plans to remove apps from App Store that track users without consent starting 2021

Apple will implement new rules for iOS app developers, which will impede them from tracking user information without their consent.

Posted by The Analyst | December 9, 2020 | Breaking News
Armenian parliament besieged by protesters demanding PM’s resignation

Thousands of protesters have converged on Armenia's parliament building to push for the resignation of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan over his handing of fighting with Azerbaijan.

Posted by The Analyst | December 9, 2020 | Breaking News
Armenian parliament besieged by protesters demanding PM’s resignation

Thousands of protesters have converged on Armenia's parliament building to push for the resignation of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan over his handing of fighting with Azerbaijan.

Posted by The Analyst | December 9, 2020 | Politics
Judge: Washington state gym does not have to pay virus fines

An appellate judge has ruled that the Washington state Department of Labor and Industries did not show sufficient evidence to fine a gym owner for alleged violations of coronavirus regulations...

Posted by The Analyst | December 9, 2020 | Business
Siberians fight the pandemic by giving weary doctors a lift

As coronavirus resurged across Russia this fall, one of the most common complaints from people with symptoms who were self-isolating at home was that they had to wait hours or...

Posted by The Analyst | December 9, 2020 | Business
Minneapolis eyes deep police cuts after Floyd’s death

Minneapolis City Council members who tried unsuccessfully to dismantle the police department in response to George Floyd's death are voting Wednesday on whether to shrink it, a move that could...

Posted by The Analyst | December 9, 2020 | Business
Minneapolis eyes deep police cuts after Floyd’s death

Minneapolis City Council members who tried unsuccessfully to dismantle the police department in response to George Floyd's death are voting Wednesday on whether to shrink it, a move that could...

Posted by The Analyst | December 9, 2020 | Business
Kentucky governor points to economic projects in COVID era

Despite the economic turmoil caused by the coronavirus, Kentucky's governor said his office has announced more than 270 economic development projects during his first year in office. Those projects totaled...

Posted by The Analyst | December 9, 2020 | Business
Kentucky governor points to economic projects in COVID era

Despite the economic turmoil caused by the coronavirus, Kentucky's governor said his office has announced more than 270 economic development projects during his first year in office. Those projects totaled...

Posted by The Analyst | December 9, 2020 | Business
Poles voice fears of ‘Polexit’ as govt defies EU over budget

As the Polish government plays a game of chicken with the European Union over its next long-term budget, some Poles are voicing fears that a drawn-out conflict could put their...

Posted by The Analyst | December 9, 2020 | Business
Poles voice fears of ‘Polexit’ as govt defies EU over budget

As the Polish government plays a game of chicken with the European Union over its next long-term budget, some Poles are voicing fears that a drawn-out conflict could put their...

Posted by The Analyst | December 9, 2020 | Business
High court takes on Fannie, Freddie presidential power case

The Supreme Court is hearing a case Wednesday that could make it easier for the president to fire the head of the agency that oversees government-controlled mortgage giants Fannie Mae...

Posted by The Analyst | December 9, 2020 | Business
High court takes on Fannie, Freddie presidential power case

The Supreme Court is hearing a case Wednesday that could make it easier for the president to fire the head of the agency that oversees government-controlled mortgage giants Fannie Mae...

Posted by The Analyst | December 9, 2020 | Business
Iraqis slowly rebuild Mosul, with little aid from government

Anan Yasoun rebuilt her home with yellow cement slabs amid the rubble of Mosul, a brightly colored manifestation of resilience in a city that for many remains synonymous with the...

Posted by The Analyst | December 9, 2020 | Business
Iraqis slowly rebuild Mosul, with little aid from government

Anan Yasoun rebuilt her home with yellow cement slabs amid the rubble of Mosul, a brightly colored manifestation of resilience in a city that for many remains synonymous with the...

Posted by The Analyst | December 9, 2020 | Business
House approves defense policy bill with a veto-proof margin

The Democratic-controlled House easily approved a wide-ranging defense policy bill, defying a veto threat from President Donald Trump and setting up a possible showdown with the Republican president in the...

Posted by The Analyst | December 9, 2020 | Business
House approves defense policy bill with a veto-proof margin

The Democratic-controlled House easily approved a wide-ranging defense policy bill, defying a veto threat from President Donald Trump and setting up a possible showdown with the Republican president in the...

Posted by The Analyst | December 9, 2020 | Business
Stocks open mostly higher on Wall Street, but Big Tech lags

Stocks are off to a mostly higher start on Wall Street, keeping several indexes near record highs, but weakness in some Big Tech shares kept the gains in check. The...

Posted by The Analyst | December 9, 2020 | Business
Stocks open mostly higher on Wall Street, but Big Tech lags

Stocks are off to a mostly higher start on Wall Street, keeping several indexes near record highs, but weakness in some Big Tech shares kept the gains in check. The...

Posted by The Analyst | December 9, 2020 | Business
Stocks open mostly higher on Wall Street, but Big Tech lags

Stocks are off to a mostly higher start on Wall Street, keeping several indexes near record highs, but weakness in some Big Tech shares kept the gains in check. The...

Posted by The Analyst | December 9, 2020 | Foreign Affairs
Asia Today: S. Korea sees 686 new cases, 2nd-biggest spike

South Korea has reported 686 new cases of the coronavirus, tying its second-highest daily jump since the emergence of the pandemic, as a resurgence driven by the greater capital area...

Posted by The Analyst | December 9, 2020 | Foreign Affairs
Asia Today: S. Korea sees 686 new cases, 2nd-biggest spike

South Korea has reported 686 new cases of the coronavirus, tying its second-highest daily jump since the emergence of the pandemic, as a resurgence driven by the greater capital area...

Posted by The Analyst | December 9, 2020 | Foreign Affairs
Asia Today: S. Korea sees 686 new cases, 2nd-biggest spike

South Korea has reported 686 new cases of the coronavirus, tying its second-highest daily jump since the emergence of the pandemic, as a resurgence driven by the greater capital area...

Posted by The Analyst | December 9, 2020 | Politics
Illinois Editorial Roundup:

Here are excerpts of editorials published in Illinois newspapers. December 8, 2020 Chicago Sun-Times Take if from April Ibanez and small business owners: We'll get through this pandemic better together...

Posted by The Analyst | December 9, 2020 | Politics
Illinois Editorial Roundup:

Here are excerpts of editorials published in Illinois newspapers. December 8, 2020 Chicago Sun-Times Take if from April Ibanez and small business owners: We'll get through this pandemic better together...

Posted by The Analyst | December 9, 2020 | Business
The Latest: Hong Kong re-imposes restaurant dining bans

HONG KONG — Hong Kong is re-imposing a ban on in-restaurant dining after 6:00 p.m. and closing gyms, beauty parlors and other businesses and public venues as it tries to...

Posted by The Analyst | December 9, 2020 | Business
The Latest: Hong Kong re-imposes restaurant dining bans

HONG KONG — Hong Kong is re-imposing a ban on in-restaurant dining after 6:00 p.m. and closing gyms, beauty parlors and other businesses and public venues as it tries to...

Posted by The Analyst | December 9, 2020 | Business
The Latest: Hong Kong re-imposes restaurant dining bans

HONG KONG — Hong Kong is re-imposing a ban on in-restaurant dining after 6:00 p.m. and closing gyms, beauty parlors and other businesses and public venues as it tries to...

Posted by The Analyst | December 9, 2020 | Politics
Competitive CNN shows post-election surge in viewership

Since the presidential election, CNN has been on one of its best competitive rolls in almost two decades, enough that it is taking out newspaper ads touting its success. Between...

Posted by The Analyst | December 9, 2020 | Politics
Competitive CNN shows post-election surge in viewership

Since the presidential election, CNN has been on one of its best competitive rolls in almost two decades, enough that it is taking out newspaper ads touting its success. Between...

Posted by The Analyst | December 9, 2020 | Foreign Affairs
Ethiopia’s forces shoot at, detain UN staffers in Tigray

Ethiopia's security forces shot at and detained United Nations staffers as they tried to reach part of the embattled Tigray region, a senior official said Tuesday, and he blamed the...

Posted by The Analyst | December 9, 2020 | Foreign Affairs
Ethiopia’s forces shoot at, detain UN staffers in Tigray

Ethiopia's security forces shot at and detained United Nations staffers as they tried to reach part of the embattled Tigray region, a senior official said Tuesday, and he blamed the...

Posted by The Analyst | December 9, 2020 | Foreign Affairs
Ethiopia’s forces shoot at, detain UN staffers in Tigray

Ethiopia's security forces shot at and detained United Nations staffers as they tried to reach part of the embattled Tigray region, a senior official said Tuesday, and he blamed the...

Posted by The Analyst | December 9, 2020 | Foreign Affairs
Ethiopia’s forces shoot at, detain UN staffers in Tigray

Ethiopia's security forces shot at and detained United Nations staffers as they tried to reach part of the embattled Tigray region, a senior official said Tuesday, and he blamed the...

Posted by The Analyst | December 9, 2020 | Foreign Affairs
Ethiopia’s forces shoot at, detain UN staffers in Tigray

Ethiopia's security forces shot at and detained United Nations staffers as they tried to reach part of the embattled Tigray region, a senior official said Tuesday, and he blamed the...

Posted by The Analyst | December 9, 2020 | Politics
House approves defense bill with veto-proof margin

The Democratic-controlled House on Tuesday easily approved a wide-ranging defense policy bill, defying a veto threat from President Donald Trump and setting up a possible showdown with the Republican president...

Posted by The Analyst | December 9, 2020 | Politics
House approves defense bill with veto-proof margin

The Democratic-controlled House on Tuesday easily approved a wide-ranging defense policy bill, defying a veto threat from President Donald Trump and setting up a possible showdown with the Republican president...

Posted by The Analyst | December 9, 2020 | Politics
GameStop: Fiscal 3Q Earnings Snapshot

GameStop Corp. (GME) on Tuesday reported a loss of $18.8 million in its fiscal third quarter. The Grapevine, Texas-based company said it had a loss of 29 cents per share....

Posted by The Analyst | December 9, 2020 | Politics
GameStop: Fiscal 3Q Earnings Snapshot

GameStop Corp. (GME) on Tuesday reported a loss of $18.8 million in its fiscal third quarter. The Grapevine, Texas-based company said it had a loss of 29 cents per share....