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South Korea virus cases spike as Italy and Iran take drastic steps
February 23, 2020
South Korea virus cases spike as Italy and Iran take drastic steps
South Korea reported a sharp jump in coronavirus cases on Sunday, while Italy and Iran took drastic containment steps as…
Sanders wins big in Nevada, stretching lead in Democratic race
February 23, 2020
Sanders wins big in Nevada, stretching lead in Democratic race
Progressive firebrand Bernie Sanders earned a decisive victory Saturday in the Nevada caucuses, solidifying his frontrunner status in the race…
Partial truce mostly holds across Afghanistan on first day
February 23, 2020
Partial truce mostly holds across Afghanistan on first day
A partial truce marking a potential turning point in Afghanistan’s gruelling war appeared to be holding Saturday, with only isolated…
South Sudan’s rival leaders form coalition government
February 22, 2020
South Sudan’s rival leaders form coalition government
JUBA, South Sudan (AP) — South Sudan opened a new chapter in its fragile emergence from civil war Saturday as…
Second coronavirus death sparks fears, lockdown in Italian towns
February 22, 2020
Second coronavirus death sparks fears, lockdown in Italian towns
Two deaths from the new coronavirus sparked fears throughout northern Italy on Saturday, as towns shuttered shops and schools to…
Germany admits there’s a far-right problem, but what to do?
February 22, 2020
Germany admits there’s a far-right problem, but what to do?
BERLIN (AP) — As Germany’s president expressed his sympathy and shock during a candlelight vigil for nine people killed by…
Exiled Dalai Lama marks 80 years as Tibet’s spiritual leader
February 22, 2020
Exiled Dalai Lama marks 80 years as Tibet’s spiritual leader
The Dalai Lam on Saturday marked the 80th anniversary of his enthronement as the spiritual leader of Tibet, a position…
In Trump’s India rally, Modi bets on bolstering his image
February 22, 2020
In Trump’s India rally, Modi bets on bolstering his image
AHMEDABAD, India (AP) — A festive mood has enveloped Ahmedabad in India’s northwestern state of Gujarat ahead of Prime Minister…
China virus cases drop as foreign fears rise
February 22, 2020
China virus cases drop as foreign fears rise
Fears mounted Saturday over the rise of new cases and fatalities outside China from the new coronavirus outbreak, as the…
Lesotho PM is no-show for murder charge, ‘heads to S.Africa’
February 21, 2020
Lesotho PM is no-show for murder charge, ‘heads to S.Africa’
Lesotho premier Thomas Thabane failed to show up on Friday at a court where he was due to be charged…