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Powerful Japan quake sets off landslide, minor injuries
February 14, 2021
Powerful Japan quake sets off landslide, minor injuries
TOKYO (AP) — Residents in northeastern Japan on Sunday cleaned up clutter and debris in stores and homes after a…
A bleak Valentine’s Day, lovers find hope in roses, vaccines
February 14, 2021
A bleak Valentine’s Day, lovers find hope in roses, vaccines
The notecards poking from bouquets rushing out of a Chicago florist all carry similar messages: “looking forward to celebrating in…
Beijing smog casts gloom over China’s Lunar New Year holiday
February 13, 2021
Beijing smog casts gloom over China’s Lunar New Year holiday
BEIJING (Reuters) – Beijing was once again shrouded in smog on Saturday after several days of heavy pollution which have…
The Latest: Oxford University testing vaccine in children
February 13, 2021
The Latest: Oxford University testing vaccine in children
LONDON — The University of Oxford plans to test its COVID-19 vaccine in children for the first time, becoming the…
Some Europeans get choosy about which vaccines they want
February 13, 2021
Some Europeans get choosy about which vaccines they want
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Many Europeans are desperate for a coronavirus vaccine. But not just any vaccine. As AstraZeneca shots…
Ethiopia confirms rapes ‘without a doubt’ in Tigray conflict
February 13, 2021
Ethiopia confirms rapes ‘without a doubt’ in Tigray conflict
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Rape has occurred “conclusively and without a doubt” in Ethiopia’s embattled Tigray region, the country’s minister…
Tensions high as mass protests in Myanmar enter second week
February 13, 2021
Tensions high as mass protests in Myanmar enter second week
YANGON, Myanmar (AP) — Mass street demonstrations in Myanmar entered their second week Saturday with neither protesters nor the military…
Trump’s speedy impeachment trial heads toward Senate vote,
February 13, 2021
Trump’s speedy impeachment trial heads toward Senate vote,
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senators are poised to vote on whether Donald Trump will be held accountable for inciting the horrific…
Myanmar’s military: A state within a state
February 12, 2021
Myanmar’s military: A state within a state
Myanmar has witnessed widespread anti-coup protests this week where public anger at the military for toppling a democratically elected civilian government is…
Danish, German police arrest 14 over alleged terrorist attack plan
February 12, 2021
Danish, German police arrest 14 over alleged terrorist attack plan
COPENHAGEN (Reuters) – Danish police said they have arrested 13 people in the last week, while German police have arrested…