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UK judge refuses US extradition of WikiLeaks founder Assange

UK judge refuses US extradition of WikiLeaks founder Assange

LONDON — A British judge on Monday rejected the United States’ request to extradite WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to face espionage charges over the publication of secret U.S.
Trump-appointed US attorney resigns in Georgia

Trump-appointed US attorney resigns in Georgia

ATLANTA — The top federal prosecutor in Atlanta left his position Monday, a day after an audio recording was made public in which President Donald Trump called him a “never-Trumper." Byung J.
GA election officials reject Trump call to 'find' more votes

GA election officials reject Trump call to 'find' more votes

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump pressured Georgia's Republican secretary of state to “find” enough votes to overturn Joe Biden's win in the state's presidential election, repeatedly citing disproven claims of fraud and raising the prospect of a “
Central African Republic president Touadera reelected

Central African Republic president Touadera reelected

BANGUI, Central African Republic — Central African Republic President Faustin-Archange Touadera has won a second term in office, according to provisional results announced by the electoral commission Monday.
UK prime minister orders new virus lockdown for England

UK prime minister orders new virus lockdown for England

LONDON — Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced on Monday a new national lockdown for England until at least mid-February to combat a fast-spreading new variant of the coronavirus, even as Britain ramped up its vaccination program by becoming the fir
Google workers form new labour union, a tech industry rarity

Google workers form new labour union, a tech industry rarity

A group of Google engineers and other workers announced Monday they have formed a union, creating a rare foothold for the labour movement in the tech industry.
US construction spending increases solid 0.9% in November

US construction spending increases solid 0.9% in November

WASHINGTON — Spending on U.S. construction projects increased 0.9% in November as strength in home building offset weakness in other parts of the construction industry. The November gain followed a bigger 1.
Fiat Chrysler, Peugeot shareholders approve merger

Fiat Chrysler, Peugeot shareholders approve merger

MILAN — Shareholders of Fiat Chrysler and PSA Peugeot voted Monday to merge and create the world’s fourth-largest auto company which, its architects hope, can more readily take on an enormous technological shift in the industry.
Ted Danson and Holly Hunter combine for comedy 'Mr. Mayor'

Ted Danson and Holly Hunter combine for comedy 'Mr. Mayor'

NEW YORK — There’s a government office right there in the very title of Ted Danson’s new series, but the new NBC comedy “Mr. Mayor” is anything but political.
‘Wonder Woman 1984’ adds $5.5 million in 2nd US weekend

‘Wonder Woman 1984’ adds $5.5 million in 2nd US weekend

In its second weekend in U.S. theatres , “Wonder Woman 1984” earned an estimated $5.5 million in ticket sales according to studio estimates Sunday.