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He also has established mini libraries at intersections in some of the villages he visits, giving children and adults a place to share books. These involve installing a small steel box that can be opened from one side onto a wall or on a stand. So far, he has built four such facilities and aims to set up 20 in different villages. … [Read more...] about Books by bike: Sri Lankan man runs mobile library for kids

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Thursday that he will leave the White House if the Electoral College formalizes President-Elect Joe Biden's victory — even as he insisted such a decision would be a “mistake” — as he spent his Thanksgiving renewing baseless claims that “massive fraud” and crooked officials in battleground states caused his election defeat. … [Read more...] about Trump says he’ll leave if Electoral College seats Biden

The Diocese of Brooklyn and Agudath Israel of America have churches and synagogues in areas of Brooklyn and Queens previously designated red and orange zones. In those red and orange zones, the state had capped attendance at houses of worship at 10 and 25 people, respectively. But the those particular areas are now designated as yellow zones with less restrictive rules neither group challenged. … [Read more...] about High court blocks NY virus limits on houses of worship

As of Wednesday night, California instituted a nighttime curfew that bans nonessential work and gatherings for most of the state. LA County went even further. As of Wednesday night, restaurants must close for three weeks except for takeout, delivery and pickup. The rule aims to keep people indoors instead of eating and especially drinking at bars, wineries and restaurants. … [Read more...] about California faces worrying Thanksgiving as coronavirus surges

China, Australia’s biggest export market, stopped or imposed curbs on imports of Australian beef, barley, seafood, sugar and timber after its government supported calls for an investigation into the origin of the coronavirus pandemic, which began in China in December. … [Read more...] about China hikes taxes on Australian wine amid political tension