U.K. Judge Rejects Julian Assange's Bail Request, Citing Flight Risk
District Judge Vanessa Baraitser ruled that the WikiLeaks founder must be held in custody while the U.S. government appeals an extradition request.
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Trump Orders Ban On Chinese Software Apps, Citing Potential Espionage
The order, which takes effect in 45 days, says the apps use "personal electronic devices such as smartphones, tablets, and computers" to "access and capture vast swaths of information from users."
Europeans Criticize The Slow Start To COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout In EU
There's growing concern in Germany about the slow start to the campaign. German politicians blame EU leaders for moving too slowly, and for wanting to control the rollout for its 27 member states.
Trump Administration Adds Tariffs To Some Merchandise Out Of France
The U.S. is slapping new tariffs on French handbags, cognac and other products. The import taxes are the latest weapons in trans-Atlantic trade disputes involving Internet companies and jet makers.
In Dramatic Sweep, Police In Hong Kong Arrest Dozens Of Opposition Figures
The action, which falls under a strict new Beijing-imposed national security law imposed on Hong Kong, comes in response to an unauthorized, independent primary held in July.
French Government Is Criticized For Slow Rollout Of COVID-19 Vaccine
Government officials in France are under fire for the slow rollout of the coronavirus vaccine. The country has one of the highest death tolls from the pandemic in Europe — more than 66,000.
Saudi Arabia and Qatar Lower Tensions in US-Backed Agreement
After three years of disagreement and rising frustrations between the two U.S. allies, Saudi and Qatari leaders met Tuesday to sign an agreement that lifts current restrictions on Qatar.
U.S. Security Agencies: Massive Computer Hack Is 'Likely Russian'
In its most detailed comment so far, the U.S. government says the breach of government and private company computer networks "will require a sustained and dedicated effort to remediate."
Saudi Arabia To Reopen Borders With Qatar
The U.S. has brokered a deal between Saudi Arabia and Qatar, ending a long feud that undermined the Trump administration's strategy in the Persian Gulf.
Germany To Extend Lockdown As COVID-19 Deaths Continue To Rise
While daily new infections have declined somewhat, more than 1,000 Germans are dying per day. All 16 German states are in favor of keeping restrictions in place.