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‘Speak out:’ Biden, Harris decry racism during Atlanta visit
World
March 20, 2021
‘Speak out:’ Biden, Harris decry racism during Atlanta visit
ATLANTA (AP) — President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris offered solace to Asian Americans and denounced the scourge…
UN official: Myanmar people want UN sanctions, peacekeepers
World
March 20, 2021
UN official: Myanmar people want UN sanctions, peacekeepers
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The people of Myanmar have huge expectations from the United Nations and the international community following…
Fallout from riot, virus leaves toxic mood on Capitol Hill
World
March 20, 2021
Fallout from riot, virus leaves toxic mood on Capitol Hill
WASHINGTON (AP) — The mood is so bad at the U.S. Capitol that a Democratic congressman recently let an elevator…
UN says no international staff left in North Korea
World
March 20, 2021
UN says no international staff left in North Korea
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — A UN spokesman said the world body in North Korea has been left with no…
A New Year in Iran, but the country’s crises remain the same
Middle East
March 20, 2021
A New Year in Iran, but the country’s crises remain the same
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — The Persian New Year, Nowruz, begins on the first day of spring and celebrates all things…
Tokyo Olympics ready to announce ban on fans from abroad
Egypt
March 19, 2021
Tokyo Olympics ready to announce ban on fans from abroad
TOKYO (AP) — Tokyo organizers and the International Olympic Committee are poised to finally make it official that most fans…
Lebanese are gripped by worry as economic meltdown speeds up
Middle East
March 19, 2021
Lebanese are gripped by worry as economic meltdown speeds up
BEIRUT (AP) — Shops closing, companies going bankrupt and pharmacies with shelves emptying — in Lebanon these days, fistfights erupt…
After N. Korea cuts ties, Malaysia orders its diplomats out
World
March 19, 2021
After N. Korea cuts ties, Malaysia orders its diplomats out
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Malaysia said Friday it will order all North Korean diplomats to leave the country within…
Final polls: Israeli PM’s fate rests on razor-thin margins
Middle East
March 19, 2021
Final polls: Israeli PM’s fate rests on razor-thin margins
JERUSALEM (AP) — A final batch of polls by Israeli media outlets on Friday showed a razor-thin election, with Prime…
Europe pause of AstraZeneca sends ripple of doubt elsewhere
Egypt
March 19, 2021
Europe pause of AstraZeneca sends ripple of doubt elsewhere
KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — The suspension of the AstraZeneca vaccine in several European countries over the past week could fuel…