Officials In Australia's New South Wales Celebrate: 'All Fires Are Now Contained'
One of the most stubborn fires to be declared out this week was a 2,000-acre beast that had been burning since July.
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Yovanovitch Says State Department 'Is In Trouble' And Leaders Lack 'Moral Clarity'
"Foreign service officers are wondering if it is safe to express concerns about policy, even behind closed doors," the former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine said during remarks at Georgetown University.
Sudan Says It Is Settling Lawsuit From Families And Victims Of USS Cole Attack
The move is aimed at helping Sudan get off the U.S. list of state sponsors of terrorism. The guided missile destroyer was attacked in 2000 while refueling in Yemen. Seventeen people onboard died.
A Change In How 1 Chinese Province Reports Coronavirus Adds Thousands Of Cases
Hubei province has added "clinical cases" to the count — patients who exhibit all the symptoms of COVID-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus, but have either not been tested or tested negative.
Yovanovitch Makes 1st Public Appearance Since State Department Retirement
A key witness in President Trump's impeachment, the ex-ambassador to Ukraine, says her former State Department colleagues are wondering if it is safe to express concerns — even behind closed doors.
EU Considers Sanctions Against Poland For Overhauling Its Judiciary
Poland is under the threat of sanctions from the EU and might lose its voting rights in the bloc because of moves by the country's ruling party to restrict the independence of Polish judges.
German Farmer's Marriage Proposal Shows Up On Google Maps
Steffen Schwarz wrote "Will you marry me?" in German across his cornfield and then got his fiancee to fly a drone overhead. She said "yes." A satellite captured the field, and it's on Google Maps.
U.S. Response To China's Talent Plan Is Described As Heavy-Handed
The arrest of a Harvard researcher late last month has led to questions about a Chinese program to recruit American talent. Prosecutors say it's a form of economic espionage. Scientists disagree.
List Of Companies Working With Israeli Settlements Made Public
A U.N. agency released a list of more than 100 companies — including some from the U.S. and Europe — it says are operating in the Israeli-occupied West Bank and negatively impacting Palestinians.
In Coronavirus Quarantine, Diamond Princess Passengers Form Unique Online Community
The postings on Facebook, email and WhatsApp are mainly "just words of encouragement and a friendly ear." But they also share food reviews and news.