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Ousted Myanmar leader on trial; critics say charges bogus
June 14, 2021
Ousted Myanmar leader on trial; critics say charges bogus
BANGKOK (AP) — Myanmar’s ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi was set to go on trial Monday on charges that…
Pope demands food aid reach starving people of Tigray
June 13, 2021
Pope demands food aid reach starving people of Tigray
ROME (AP) — Pope Francis demanded Sunday that humanitarian aid reach hungry people in the war-torn Tigray region of northern…
Odds of settling US-EU trade rifts? Hope may outrun progress
June 13, 2021
Odds of settling US-EU trade rifts? Hope may outrun progress
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden has vowed to mend America’s trade relations with its European allies, which were stretched…
Swiss vote on whether to hike taxes to fight climate change
June 13, 2021
Swiss vote on whether to hike taxes to fight climate change
GENEVA (AP) — Swiss voters are casting ballots in a referendum on a proposed “carbon dioxide law” that would hike…
The Latest: Japanese airline starts crew vaccination drive
June 13, 2021
The Latest: Japanese airline starts crew vaccination drive
TOKYO — Japanese airline All Nippon Airways has begun vaccinating its pilots and cabin attendants on international flights. That makes…
As summit ends, G-7 urged to deliver on vaccines, climate
June 13, 2021
As summit ends, G-7 urged to deliver on vaccines, climate
FALMOUTH, England (AP) — The Group of Seven leaders aim to end their first summit in two years with a…
Rash of mass shootings stirs US fears heading into summer
June 13, 2021
Rash of mass shootings stirs US fears heading into summer
CHICAGO (AP) — Two people were killed and at least 30 others wounded in mass shootings overnight in three states,…
UK-EU Brexit spat over N Ireland clouds G7 leaders summit
June 12, 2021
UK-EU Brexit spat over N Ireland clouds G7 leaders summit
FALMOUTH, England (AP) — Turbulence from the divorce between the UK and the European Union provided an unwanted distraction at…
Go green or go bipartisan? Biden’s big infrastructure choice
June 12, 2021
Go green or go bipartisan? Biden’s big infrastructure choice
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden’s hopes of channeling billions of dollars into green infrastructure investments to fight climate change…
Putin says relations with US at lowest point in years
June 12, 2021
Putin says relations with US at lowest point in years
Russian President Vladimir Putin, in an interview with NBC News ahead of his meeting with US President Joe Biden next…