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Global Mining Industry Closely Monitors Greenland's Election

7:11am April 06, 2021

by Sidsel Overgaard

Voters in Greenland go to the polls on Tuesday in a parliamentary election that is dominated with questions about the future of rare earth mining, and greater independence from Denmark.

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News Brief: Chauvin Trial, Reviving Nuclear Talks, U.K. Slowly Reopens

6:11am April 06, 2021

Minneapolis' police chief testifies in Derek's Chauvin's trial. Talks aimed at bringing the U.S. and Iran back into the nuclear deal begin. After months of lockdown, the U.K. is reopening gradually.

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After Months Of Lockdown, The U.K. Is Slowly Reopening

6:11am April 06, 2021

by Frank Langfitt

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson says the pace of vaccinations means Britain can expect a major relaxation of restrictions next week, but summer travel rules have yet to be set.

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A staff person removes the Iranian flag from the stage after a group picture with representatives of the United States, Iran, China, Russia, Britain, Germany, France and the European Union during the Iran nuclear talks in July 2015 in Vienna.

Reviving The Iran Nuclear Deal: Here's What It Involves And Why It's Hard

7:35pm April 05, 2021

by Larry Kaplow

Before the U.S. pulled out, the deal gave Iran money and gave the world assurances that Iran wasn't trying to build nuclear weapons.

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson following a media briefing on COVID-19 in Downing Street, Monday in London.

England To Offer Free Twice-A-Week COVID-19 Tests

4:52pm April 05, 2021

by Jeannette Muhammad

The test roll-out is intended to ease the reopening of England's economy. But the move was met with critics who say rapid testing is a waste of money because it could result in many false positives.

This clandestine recording of a private luxury pop-up restaurant flouting COVID-19 restrictions in Paris has caused widespread outrage.

Undercover Video Of Clandestine Luxury Dinner In Paris Prompts Police Inquiry

3:37pm April 05, 2021

"Once you pass through the door, there's no more COVID," a man told a visitor to one exclusive pop-up dining spot. The high-priced menu included Champagne and foie gras.

Pope Francis speaks prior to delivering his Urbi et Orbi blessing after celebrating Easter Mass on Sunday at St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican.

In Easter Message, Pope Francis Urges Broad Access To Vaccines And An End To Conflicts

1:00pm April 04, 2021

by Jeannette Muhammad

During Sunday's ceremony, the pope had harsh words for armed forces, support for struggling countries, and urged the use of vaccinations to curb the pandemic.

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The Impact Of Brexit Is Being Felt Across Britain — Down To Oysters, Wine And Cheese

4:11pm April 02, 2021

by Frank Langfitt

Now that the U.K. has severed its final links with the EU, the effects of Brexit are starting to be felt across Britain — down to oysters, wine and cheese.

European Mediators Aim To Get The U.S. And Iran To Re-Enter The 2015 Nuclear Deal

4:11pm April 02, 2021

by Michele Kelemen

European mediators aim to hold talks next week to get the U.S. and Iran to re-enter the 2015 nuclear deal that the Trump administration broke.

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Michelle Obama Virtually Revisits UK School

7:03am April 02, 2021

When she was the First Lady, Michelle Obama visited two all-girls schools in the UK. She's kept in touch since leaving the White House.

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