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Biden to survey NY and NJ storm damage after deadly flooding
September 7, 2021
Biden to survey NY and NJ storm damage after deadly flooding
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden will survey damage in parts of the northeast that suffered catastrophic flash flooding from…
China’s esports powerhouse status undermined by tough new gaming rules for under 18s
September 7, 2021
China’s esports powerhouse status undermined by tough new gaming rules for under 18s
SHANGHAI, Sept 7 (Reuters) – In glass-paneled conference rooms, members of the Shanghai-based esports team Rogue Warriors tap away at…
Myanmar resistance movement calls for nationwide uprising
September 7, 2021
Myanmar resistance movement calls for nationwide uprising
BANGKOK (AP) — The main underground group coordinating resistance to Myanmar’s military government called for a nationwide uprising on Tuesday.…
Myanmar junta agrees to ASEAN call for ceasefire to distribute aid -Kyodo
September 6, 2021
Myanmar junta agrees to ASEAN call for ceasefire to distribute aid -Kyodo
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Sept 6 (Reuters) – Myanmar’s military rulers have agreed to an ASEAN call for a ceasefire until…
After unrelenting summer, Biden looks to get agenda on track
September 6, 2021
After unrelenting summer, Biden looks to get agenda on track
WASHINGTON (AP) — The collapse of the Afghan government, a surge of COVID-19 cases caused by the delta variant, devastating…
Louisiana residents thankful for small miracles after Ida
September 6, 2021
Louisiana residents thankful for small miracles after Ida
MARRERO, La. (AP) — Amid the devastation caused by Hurricane Ida, there was at least one bright light Sunday: Parishioners…
Japan’s COVID minister Kono popular with voters for PM, may get heavyweight backing – media
September 6, 2021
Japan’s COVID minister Kono popular with voters for PM, may get heavyweight backing – media
TOKYO, Sept 6 (Reuters) – Taro Kono, Japan’s minister in charge of fighting COVID-19 and a top choice of voters…
Volunteers help poorest survive Thailand’s worst COVID surge
September 6, 2021
Volunteers help poorest survive Thailand’s worst COVID surge
BANGKOK (AP) — For two months, carpenter Tun Nye hasn’t been able to send any money home to his parents…
Evacuations lifted for thousands in Tahoe as wildfire stalls
September 6, 2021
Evacuations lifted for thousands in Tahoe as wildfire stalls
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. (AP) — Tens of thousands of people who fled South Lake Tahoe in the teeth of…
Two anchors of COVID safety net ending, affecting millions
September 6, 2021
Two anchors of COVID safety net ending, affecting millions
WASHINGTON (AP) — Mary Taboniar went 15 months without a paycheck, thanks to the COVID pandemic. A housekeeper at the…