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Winter’s wrath: Bitter cold, no power and a deadly tornado
February 16, 2021
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
February 16, 2021
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
February 16, 2021
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
February 16, 2021
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
February 16, 2021
‘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
February 16, 2021
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
February 16, 2021
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
February 16, 2021
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
February 15, 2021
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
February 15, 2021
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…