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Too soon to say if English lockdown will end June 21, Hancock says
June 6, 2021
Too soon to say if English lockdown will end June 21, Hancock says
British health minister Matt Hancock said on Sunday it was too early to say whether the government would stick to…
Trump to GOP: Support candidates who ‘stand for our values’
June 6, 2021
Trump to GOP: Support candidates who ‘stand for our values’
Donald Trump on Saturday pushed Republicans to support candidates who are loyal to him in next year’s midterm elections as…
US senators promise vaccines for Taiwan amid China row
June 6, 2021
US senators promise vaccines for Taiwan amid China row
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — The US will give Taiwan 750,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccine, part of President Joe Biden’s move…
G7 nations strike deal to tax big companies and squeeze havens
June 5, 2021
G7 nations strike deal to tax big companies and squeeze havens
The United States, Britain and other leading nations reached a landmark deal on Saturday to pursue higher global taxation on…
New England’s success against COVID-19 could be a model
June 5, 2021
New England’s success against COVID-19 could be a model
BOSTON (AP) — For Dr. Jeremy Faust, the moment he realized the pandemic no longer dominated his workday came over…
Pilgrims return to Spain’s ‘El Camino’ paths after pandemic
June 5, 2021
Pilgrims return to Spain’s ‘El Camino’ paths after pandemic
SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA, Spain (AP) — Committing to the pilgrim’s path has for centuries been a source of renewal for…
Hundreds gather near Hong Kong park despite vigil ban
June 5, 2021
Hundreds gather near Hong Kong park despite vigil ban
HONG KONG (AP) — Hundreds of people gathered near a Hong Kong park Friday despite a ban on an annual…
Biden aims to restore species protections weakened by Trump
June 5, 2021
Biden aims to restore species protections weakened by Trump
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration says it is canceling or reviewing a host of actions by the Trump administration…
Cruise ships restart in Venice; protesters decry their risks
June 5, 2021
Cruise ships restart in Venice; protesters decry their risks
VENICE, Italy (AP) — The first cruise ship leaving Venice since the pandemic is set to depart Saturday amid protests…
Putin inks law to ban ‘extremists’ from elections amid Navalny crackdown
June 4, 2021
Putin inks law to ban ‘extremists’ from elections amid Navalny crackdown
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday signed legislation that bars members of “extremist” organizations from running for office, a move…