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Police in New Zealand kill “extremist” who stabbed six in supermarket
September 3, 2021
Police in New Zealand kill “extremist” who stabbed six in supermarket
WELLINGTON, Sept 3 (Reuters) – New Zealand police on Friday shot and killed a knife-wielding “extremist” who was known to…
With no tourist handouts, hungry Bali monkeys raid homes
September 3, 2021
With no tourist handouts, hungry Bali monkeys raid homes
SANGEH, Indonesia (AP) — Deprived of their preferred food source — the bananas, peanuts and other goodies brought in by…
NASA’s Perseverance rover succeeds in Mars rock collection
September 3, 2021
NASA’s Perseverance rover succeeds in Mars rock collection
NASA announced the Perseverance rover exploring Mars succeeded on in scooping up Martian rock on its second try. The first effort was a…
Ida’s record rain floods New York-area homes, subways; at least 44 dead
September 3, 2021
Ida’s record rain floods New York-area homes, subways; at least 44 dead
MAPLEWOOD, N.J., Sept 2 (Reuters) – Flash flooding killed at least 44 people in four Northeastern states as remnants of…
Vaccines made in South Africa to stay in Africa, says envoy
September 2, 2021
Vaccines made in South Africa to stay in Africa, says envoy
KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — Vaccine doses produced by a plant in South Africa will no longer be exported to Europe…
US jobless claims reach a pandemic low as hiring strengthens
September 2, 2021
US jobless claims reach a pandemic low as hiring strengthens
WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell last week to 340,000, a pandemic low, another sign…
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…