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India locks down Kashmir after top separatist leader’s death

India locks down Kashmir after top separatist leader’s death

SRINAGAR, India (AP) — Indian authorities cracked down on public movement and imposed a near-total communications blackout in disputed Kashmir…
New York, New Jersey declare emergencies, at least 9 reported dead in record rains

New York, New Jersey declare emergencies, at least 9 reported dead in record rains

Sept 2 (Reuters) – The governors of New York and New Jersey declared a state of emergency late on Wednesday…
Germany: Bosses can’t ask about employees’ coronavirus vaccination status

Germany: Bosses can’t ask about employees’ coronavirus vaccination status

The German government was set to pass a new workplace coronavirus hygiene ordinance on Wednesday but rejected the suggestion to give…
High court divides 5-4 to leave Texas abortion law in place

High court divides 5-4 to leave Texas abortion law in place

WASHINGTON (AP) — A deeply divided Supreme Court is allowing a Texas law that bans most abortions to remain in…
Taiwan says China can ‘paralyze’ its defenses, threat worsening

Taiwan says China can ‘paralyze’ its defenses, threat worsening

TAIPEI, Sept 1 (Reuters) – China’s armed forces can “paralyses” Taiwan’s defenses and are able to fully monitor its deployments,…
Strong winds push California wildfire closer to Lake Tahoe

Strong winds push California wildfire closer to Lake Tahoe

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. (AP) — Flames raced across treetops and through drought-stricken vegetation as firefighters scrambled Wednesday to keep…
In Ida’s aftermath, no quick relief in sight for Louisiana

In Ida’s aftermath, no quick relief in sight for Louisiana

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Louisiana residents still reeling from flooding and damage caused by Hurricane Ida scrambled for food, gas,…
Australia aims to ‘live with virus’ instead of eliminating it

Australia aims to ‘live with virus’ instead of eliminating it

SYDNEY, Sept 1 (Reuters) – Australian authorities on Wednesday extended the COVID-19 lockdown in Melbourne for another three weeks, as…
Vaccinations in rural India increase amid supply concerns

Vaccinations in rural India increase amid supply concerns

NEW DELHI (AP) — India has dramatically increased COVID-19 vaccination rates in its vast rural hinterland, where around 65 percent…
Black US farmers awaiting billions in promised debt relief

Black US farmers awaiting billions in promised debt relief

BOYDTON, Va. (AP) — There was a time when Black farms prospered. Just two generations out of slavery, by 1910…
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