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Winter’s wrath: Bitter cold, no power and a deadly tornado

Winter’s wrath: Bitter cold, no power and a deadly tornado

At least three people were killed when a tornado tore through a seaside town in North Carolina, one of many…
Woman alleges raped in Australian parliament, PM apologises for way complaint handled

Woman alleges raped in Australian parliament, PM apologises for way complaint handled

CANBERRA (Reuters) – Australia’s Prime Minister Scott Morrison apologised on Tuesday to a woman who alleged that she was raped…
Students in Delhi protest against environmentalist’s detention

Students in Delhi protest against environmentalist’s detention

NEW DELHI (Reuters) – Students chanted slogans outside the Delhi police headquarters on Tuesday demanding the release of a 22-year-old…
Vigorous preparation returns as Biden calls other leaders

Vigorous preparation returns as Biden calls other leaders

WASHINGTON (AP) — A new-old ritual is taking shape in the Biden White House, one that starts with bulky briefing…
‘Hotel Rwanda’ hero faces trial as family fears for his life

‘Hotel Rwanda’ hero faces trial as family fears for his life

KIGALI, Rwanda (AP) — As the terrorism trial for Paul Rusesabagina, whose story inspired the film “Hotel Rwanda,” is set…
India’s dramatic fall in virus cases leaves experts stumped

India’s dramatic fall in virus cases leaves experts stumped

NEW DELHI (AP) — When the coronavirus pandemic took hold in India, there were fears it would sink the fragile…
Hospitals still ration medical N95 masks as stockpiles swell

Hospitals still ration medical N95 masks as stockpiles swell

Mike Bowen’s warehouse outside Fort Worth, Texas, was piled high with cases of medical-grade N95 face masks. His company, Prestige…
South Africa’s health care workers eager for first vaccines

South Africa’s health care workers eager for first vaccines

ELANDSDOORN, South Africa (AP) — After testing thousands of people for coronavirus, South African nurse Asnath Masango says she can’t…
South Africa’s Zuma could be jailed after no-show at corruption inquiry

South Africa’s Zuma could be jailed after no-show at corruption inquiry

JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) – A South African inquiry into corruption during Jacob Zuma’s time as president will ask the constitutional court…
Activists fear Biden’s commitment to higher minimum wage

Activists fear Biden’s commitment to higher minimum wage

WASHINGTON (AP) — Union activist Terrance Wise recalls being laughed at when he began pushing for a national $15 per…
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