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PoliticsHuffPostDemocrats Have A Leg Up In The Political Fight Over Amy Coney Barrett
Democrats are developing a clear advantage in the political fight overPresident Donald Trump's nomination of Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court,with public polling showing opposition to the Senate rushing her confirmation,the focus of the fight shifting to friendlier political terrain andRepublicans openly wishing for Democratic missteps.
NewsAgence-France PresseMacron ready to meet Belarus opposition leader
French President Emmanuel Macron is ready to meet with Belarus opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya on a visit to Lithuania, a government spokesman said Monday, in what would be a major show of support for the activist.
NewsAgence-France PresseGoing it alone on Covid-19 brings 'greater disaster': China foreign minister
The coronavirus is a wake-up call for the world, and trading blame "will only bring greater disaster", China's foreign minister said Monday.
BusinessAgence-France PresseUber wins new London licence after appeal
Uber on Monday won a London court appeal, allowing the US ride-hailing giant to operate in the British capital for the next 18 months, after a judge ruled it was a "fit and proper" firm despite safety concerns.
SportAgence-France PresseLampard says Chelsea need time to gel
Frank Lampard says he is struggling to find the time to work with his new-look Chelsea team on the training pitch as the fixtures come thick and fast.
NewsAgence-France PresseTop Spain court upholds Catalan president's disqualification
Spain's top court on Monday upheld a court ruling disqualifying Catalan separatist president Quim Torra from office for disobedience, triggering immediate calls for protests in the wealthy northeastern region.
BusinessAgence-France PresseStock markets surge, pound in focus
Global markets surged ahead Monday, as bargain-buyers moved in following sell-offs triggered by virus spikes and the reimposition of economically damaging containment measures.
NewsAgence-France PresseHong Kong bans China National Day protest
Hong Kong authorities on Monday banned a pro-democracy group from holding a rally on China's National Day, the latest refusal in the semi-autonomous city where protest has been all but outlawed.
NewsAgence-France PresseBritain to return looted 4,000-year-old plaque to Iraq
Britain will hand back a 4,000-year-old sculpture to Iraq after an investigation found that it had been looted, the British Museum said on Monday.
SportAgence-France PresseThiem aces tough French Open test as Nadal, Serena pursue records
US Open winner Dominic Thiem navigated a testing first-round French Open tie against former major champion Marin Cilic on Monday, with Rafael Nadal and Serena Williams set to begin their assault on Grand Slam records.
NewsAgence-France PresseFrance unveils big budget as virus cases worsen
France launched a free-spending budget plan on Monday, saying a fresh spike in new Covid-19 cases justified its unprecedented loosening of the purse strings.
NewsHuffPostLabour MP Claudia Webbe Charged With Harassment, Says CPS
Claudia Webbe, the Labour MP for Leicester East, has been charged with anoffence of harassment against one female, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS)said.
CelebrityAgence-France PresseRoma legend Totti visits girl awakened from coma by his voice
Roma legend Francesco Totti on Monday visited a teenage girl in hospital who emerged from a nine-month coma after hearing a recording of the former Italian football star's voice.
NewsHuffPostNo.10 Rejects Call For 9pm Ban On Shops Selling Alcohol
Downing Street has rejected calls for a nationwide ban on shops sellingalcohol after 9pm.
NewsHuffPostNo.10 'Expects' University Students Will Be Allowed To Go Home For Christmas
Downing Street has said it "expects" that university students will be able togo home for Christmas despite coronavirus outbreaks on campuses.
NewsAgence-France PresseFrench prosecutors probe child rape claims against Elite Models ex-boss
French prosecutors said Monday that they had opened an investigation against Gerald Marie, former European boss of the Elite Models agency, on allegations of rape, including of a minor.
SportAgence-France PresseStewards acted fairly against Hamilton: FIA
Race director Michael Masi has hit back at Lewis Hamilton’s claim that Formula One’s rulers are trying to stop him winning races -- and said Sunday’s Russian Grand Prix stewards acted fairly by penalising him.
SportAgence-France PresseAfrican leagues: Raja lead thrilling Moroccan title chase
Triple African champions Raja Casablanca took a two-point lead at the weekend in a thrilling three-club chase for the Moroccan title.
SportAgence-France PresseMessi among goals, Bayern humbled, Wagner out: European football talking points
Lionel Messi put his summer transfer dispute behind him, Cristiano Ronaldo defied gravity, and Mauro Icardi got back on track for Paris Saint-Germain, but there was a stunning defeat for Bayern Munich on a big weekend in Germany.
BusinessAgence-France PresseUber wins London licence after appeal
Uber on Monday won a London court appeal, allowing the US ride-hailing giant to operate in the capital for the next 18 months, after a judge ruled it was a "fit and proper" firm despite safety concerns.
NewsAgence-France PresseRescuers dig through Indian trash dump for 12-year-old 'rag picker'
Rescuers searched frantically Monday for a 12-year-old girl believed buried for two days under a vast garbage heap which collapsed while she was scavenging in western India.
NewsHuffPostAnti-Brexit Campaign Urges Left-Wing To 'Wake Up'
A left-wing pro-free movement campaign is urging supporters to "wake up" andjoin protests against the US-UK trade deal and Boris Johnson's "vicious anti-migrant policy".
PoliticsHuffPostTrump Mocked 'F**king Stupid' IRS After Reaping Huge Refund: Michael Cohen
Donald Trump once gleefully mocked the "f**king stupid" IRS after getting a$10 million tax refund check, according to his former personal attorneyMichael Cohen.
SportAgence-France PresseKyrgios tells Wilander 'to shut up' over Murray blast
Australian star Nick Kyrgios told Mats Wilander to "shut up" and that nobody cares what he thinks after the seven-time major winner controversially told Andy Murray to retire from tennis.
NewsAgence-France PressePakistan opposition leader arrested after protest vow
Pakistani anti-corruption officials arrested the country's opposition leader on Monday, days after he vowed to help lead efforts to dislodge Prime Minister Imran Khan's government.
