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Belarus men holed up in Swedish embassy one year on
September 18, 2021
Belarus men holed up in Swedish embassy one year on
“If we had known it would take this long, we would have considered a different option, though you don’t know…
US Capitol: Security tight ahead of protest backing pro-Trump rioters
September 18, 2021
US Capitol: Security tight ahead of protest backing pro-Trump rioters
Police in Washington are bolstering security ahead of a planned rally in support of pro-Trump rioters on Saturday. Security agencies…
France recalls ambassadors from the US and Australia over submarine deal
September 18, 2021
France recalls ambassadors from the US and Australia over submarine deal
The French government on Friday announced it would recall its envoys from the United States and Australia. French Foreign Minister…
Ethiopia: Biden opens door for sanctions over Tigray conflict
September 17, 2021
Ethiopia: Biden opens door for sanctions over Tigray conflict
US President Joe Biden on Friday issued an executive order that allows for sanctions on parties “complicit in prolonging” the conflict…
Myanmar’s junta to put Aung San Suu Kyi on trial for corruption
September 17, 2021
Myanmar’s junta to put Aung San Suu Kyi on trial for corruption
Myanmar’s ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi will face a new trial for corruption by the country’s military junta, her lawyer…
South Africa: Top court upholds ex-president’s jail sentence
September 17, 2021
South Africa: Top court upholds ex-president’s jail sentence
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South Africa’s highest court on Friday denied an application by former president Jacob Zuma to rescind his…
Google, Apple remove Navalny’s tactical voting app as Russian polls open
September 17, 2021
Google, Apple remove Navalny’s tactical voting app as Russian polls open
Alphabet’s Google and Apple have removed jailed Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny’s tactical voting app from their stores, his team said on Friday.…
Biden angers France, EU with new Australia, UK initiative
September 17, 2021
Biden angers France, EU with new Australia, UK initiative
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden’s decision to form a strategic Indo-Pacific alliance with Australia and Britain to counter China…
US unemployment claims rise after hitting pandemic low
September 16, 2021
US unemployment claims rise after hitting pandemic low
WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits moved up last week to 332,000 from a pandemic low,…
Can kids be harmed wearing masks to protect against COVID?
September 16, 2021
Can kids be harmed wearing masks to protect against COVID?
Can kids be harmed wearing masks to protect against COVID? No, there is no scientific evidence showing masks cause harm…