The government in Spain’s Catalonia region has re-imposed coronavirus controls on an area of 210,000 people after a sharp rise in infections. President Quim Torra said no-one would be allowed to enter or leave Segrià, an agricultural area west of
Russia says China would be needed in expanded G7 summit: TASS
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North Korea says no need to sit down with U.S. for talks
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End of the runway for 747 jumbo as Boeing placed final part orders
SEATTLE (Reuters) – Boeing Co (BA.N) and suppliers set the final number of parts it would need for the 747 jumbo jet program at least a year ago, signaling the end for a plane that democratized global air travel in
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We will use your email address only for sending you newsletters. Please see our Privacy Notice for details of your data protection rights. Donald Trump’s poses for photographs may be completely down to the “influence” of his wife, Melania, according
Hong Kong man accused of 'terrorism' under new Chinese law
Tong Ying-kit first person to face charges of inciting secession and ‘terrorism’ under national security law. A man carrying a “Liberate Hong Kong” sign as he drove a motorcycle into police at a protest against the territory’s Chinese rulers has
Selma 'Bloody Sunday' bridge renaming efforts cause divides
Residents of Selma have criticised moves to rename the bridge where voting rights marchers were beaten in 1965. Thousands gathered in Selma, Alabama, a United States river city in 1940 to dedicate a new bridge in honour of white supremacist
UPDATE 2-German Bunds on course for worst week in a month
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Pakistani foreign minister tests positive for COVID-19
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