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India locks down Kashmir after top separatist leader’s death
September 2, 2021
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
September 2, 2021
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
September 2, 2021
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
September 2, 2021
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
September 1, 2021
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
September 1, 2021
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
September 1, 2021
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
September 1, 2021
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
September 1, 2021
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
September 1, 2021
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…