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New Zealand in coronavirus lockdown as UK variant cases reported
February 15, 2021
New Zealand in coronavirus lockdown as UK variant cases reported
WELLINGTON (Reuters) – A coronavirus outbreak that sent New Zealand’s biggest city into a snap lockdown over the weekend involved…
‘I am a child!’ Pepper spray reflects policing of Black kids
February 15, 2021
‘I am a child!’ Pepper spray reflects policing of Black kids
The nine-year-old Black girl sat handcuffed in the backseat of a police car, distraught and crying for her father as…
UK’s Johnson to judge COVID-19 lockdown exit this week, health minister says
February 15, 2021
UK’s Johnson to judge COVID-19 lockdown exit this week, health minister says
LONDON (Reuters) – British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will this week judge how fast England can exit COVID-19 lockdown but…
Suu Kyi detention extended as protests continue in Myanmar
February 15, 2021
Suu Kyi detention extended as protests continue in Myanmar
YANGON, Myanmar (AP) — Myanmar’s military leaders have extended their detention of deposed leader Aung San Suu Kyi, whose remand…
Impeachment isn’t the final word on Capitol riot for Trump
February 15, 2021
Impeachment isn’t the final word on Capitol riot for Trump
WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump’s acquittal at his second impeachment trial may not be the final word on whether he’s…
Japanese economy sees recovery from pandemic slump
February 15, 2021
Japanese economy sees recovery from pandemic slump
TOKYO (AP) — The Japanese economy grew at an annual rate of 12.7 percent in October-December, marking the second straight…
Women fleeing Burkina Faso violence face sexual assault
February 14, 2021
Women fleeing Burkina Faso violence face sexual assault
KAYA, Burkina Faso (AP) — A 20-year-old woman could no longer live in her village amid the rising violence caused…
Myanmar anti-coup protesters keep pressure on junta
February 14, 2021
Myanmar anti-coup protesters keep pressure on junta
YANGON, Myanmar (AP) — Vast numbers of people all over Myanmar flouted orders against demonstrations and marched again Sunday to…
Tight supply creates reluctance over federal vaccine sites
February 14, 2021
Tight supply creates reluctance over federal vaccine sites
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The Biden administration’s plan to open 100 vaccination sites by the end of the month was…
After impeachment acquittal, Trump remains dominant in GOP
February 14, 2021
After impeachment acquittal, Trump remains dominant in GOP
NEW YORK (AP) — The Republican Party still belongs to Donald Trump. After he incited a deadly riot at the…