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Police in New Zealand kill “extremist” who stabbed six in supermarket

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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…
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