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Democrats to ‘act big’ on $1.9T aid; GOP wants plan split
World
January 29, 2021
Democrats to ‘act big’ on $1.9T aid; GOP wants plan split
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats in Congress and the White House have rejected a Republican pitch to split President Joe Biden’s $1.9…
By Sea of Galilee, archaeologists find ruins of early mosque
Middle East
January 29, 2021
By Sea of Galilee, archaeologists find ruins of early mosque
TIBERIAS, Israel (AP) — Archaeologists in Israel say they have discovered the remnants of an early mosque — believed to…
Dubai blamed for virus cases abroad; questions swirl at home
Middle East
January 29, 2021
Dubai blamed for virus cases abroad; questions swirl at home
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — After opening itself to New Year’s revelers, Dubai is now being blamed by several…
Iran says production of enriched uranium exceeds goals
World
January 28, 2021
Iran says production of enriched uranium exceeds goals
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran has exceeded 17 kilograms of 20 percent enriched uranium within a month’s time, state TV…
Pakistani court: Release man accused in Daniel Pearl’s death
World
January 28, 2021
Pakistani court: Release man accused in Daniel Pearl’s death
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan’s Supreme Court ordered the release Thursday of a Pakistani-British man convicted and later acquitted in the…
‘Take every shift as it comes’: No respite for UK hospitals
World
January 28, 2021
‘Take every shift as it comes’: No respite for UK hospitals
LONDON (AP) — When the UK surpassed 100,000 coronavirus dead this week, it was much more than just a number…
Column: Athletes can get in line for vaccines like everyone
World
January 28, 2021
Column: Athletes can get in line for vaccines like everyone
The world may yet gather in Tokyo this summer for an Olympics already postponed once because of the pandemic. Listen…
How many variants of the coronavirus are there?
World
January 28, 2021
How many variants of the coronavirus are there?
How many variants of the coronavirus are there? There are many circulating around the world, but health experts are primarily…
Ultra-Orthodox unrest threatens Netanyahu re-election hopes
Middle East
January 28, 2021
Ultra-Orthodox unrest threatens Netanyahu re-election hopes
JERUSALEM (AP) — As he seeks reelection, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has turned to a straightforward strategy: Count on…
Virus aid package tests whether Biden, Congress can deliver
World
January 28, 2021
Virus aid package tests whether Biden, Congress can deliver
WASHINGTON (AP) — More than a sweeping national rescue plan, President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package presents a…