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Trump’s heir? Some supporters eye DeSantis as alternative
February 2, 2022
Trump’s heir? Some supporters eye DeSantis as alternative
CONROE, Texas (AP) — There was something different next to the “TRUMP WON!” T-shirts, the “MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN” hats…
Virus infections for Olympic athletes, coaches rising faster
February 1, 2022
Virus infections for Olympic athletes, coaches rising faster
BEIJING (AP) — Athletes and team officials are testing positive for COVID-19 at much higher rates than other people arriving…
Ukraine-Russia crisis: What to know about rising fear of war
February 1, 2022
Ukraine-Russia crisis: What to know about rising fear of war
PARIS (AP) — A series of high level talks are in the works on Tuesday to avert the threat of…
On Lunar New Year, Chinese pray outside shut temples
February 1, 2022
On Lunar New Year, Chinese pray outside shut temples
BEIJING (AP) — Chinese people on Tuesday rang in the Lunar New Year despite pandemic restrictions, as small crowds gathered…
AP source: US urges Pfizer to apply for under-5 COVID shots
February 1, 2022
AP source: US urges Pfizer to apply for under-5 COVID shots
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. regulators are urging drugmaker Pfizer to apply for emergency authorization for a two-dose regimen of its…
Myanmar takeover anniversary marked by strike, int’l concern
February 1, 2022
Myanmar takeover anniversary marked by strike, int’l concern
BANGKOK (AP) — Opponents of military rule in Myanmar marked the one-year anniversary of the army’s seizure of power with…
A Uyghur gets death sentence, as China bans once OK’d books
February 1, 2022
A Uyghur gets death sentence, as China bans once OK’d books
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — As the Chinese government tightened its grip over its ethnic Uyghur population, it sentenced one man…
Bomb shelters, guerrilla war: Building Ukraine’s resistance
February 1, 2022
Bomb shelters, guerrilla war: Building Ukraine’s resistance
KHARKIV, Ukraine (AP) — The table tennis coach, the chaplain’s wife, the dentist and the firebrand nationalist have little in…
Britain warns Russia of sanctions on oligarchs if Ukraine is invaded
January 31, 2022
Britain warns Russia of sanctions on oligarchs if Ukraine is invaded
LONDON/MOSCOW, Jan 31 (Reuters) – Britain urged Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday to “step back from the brink” over…
Boris Johnson gets ‘partygate’ report but questions linger
January 31, 2022
Boris Johnson gets ‘partygate’ report but questions linger
LONDON (AP) — Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been handed an investigator’s long-awaited report into lockdown-breaching government parties, the government…