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Six dead, 30 missing in Germany as houses collapse in floods
July 15, 2021
Six dead, 30 missing in Germany as houses collapse in floods
SCHULD, Germany, July 15 (Reuters) – Four people died on Thursday and many were missing as flooding in western Germany…
EU aims to “give humanity a fighting chance” with catch-all climate plan
July 14, 2021
EU aims to “give humanity a fighting chance” with catch-all climate plan
BRUSSELS, July 14 (Reuters) – European Union policymakers on Wednesday unveiled their most ambitious plan yet to tackle climate change,…
Indonesia reports 54,000 virus cases, becomes Asian hotspot
July 14, 2021
Indonesia reports 54,000 virus cases, becomes Asian hotspot
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesia reported more than 54,000 new coronavirus cases for the first time Wednesday, surpassing recent daily…
Cuba, Haiti stir fresh political pressures for US president
July 14, 2021
Cuba, Haiti stir fresh political pressures for US president
WASHINGTON (AP) — They are two tiny Caribbean states whose intractable problems have vexed US presidents for decades. Now, Haiti…
Lithuanian parliament votes to allow mass detention of asylum seekers
July 14, 2021
Lithuanian parliament votes to allow mass detention of asylum seekers
VILNIUS, July 13 (Reuters) – Lithuania’s parliament on Tuesday approved the mass detention of migrants and curbed their right of…
South African crowds rampage overnight, defying calls for end to violence, looting
July 14, 2021
South African crowds rampage overnight, defying calls for end to violence, looting
JOHANNESBURG, July 14 (Reuters) – Crowds looted shops and businesses in South Africa on Wednesday, defying government calls for an…
In Seoul center, N Korean defectors find solace with locals
July 14, 2021
In Seoul center, N Korean defectors find solace with locals
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — A small group of North Korean defectors gather at a sleek seven-story building in Seoul.…
Western wildfires threatening American Indian tribal lands
July 14, 2021
Western wildfires threatening American Indian tribal lands
BLY, Ore. (AP) — Fierce wildfires in the northwest are threatening American Indian tribal lands that already are struggling to…
US COVID-19 cases rising again, doubling over three weeks
July 14, 2021
US COVID-19 cases rising again, doubling over three weeks
The COVID-19 curve in the US is rising again after months of decline, with the number of new cases per…
Greece to require vaccination or negative test at indoor restaurants
July 13, 2021
Greece to require vaccination or negative test at indoor restaurants
ATHENS, July 13 (Reuters) – Greece will require customers at indoor restaurants, bars and cafes to prove they have been…