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Biden’s $1.9 trillion COVID-19 bill wins final approval in House

Biden’s $1.9 trillion COVID-19 bill wins final approval in House

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The US House of Representatives gave final approval on Wednesday to one of the largest economic stimulus…
Ten years on, Japan mourns victims of earthquake and Fukushima disaster

Ten years on, Japan mourns victims of earthquake and Fukushima disaster

IWAKI, Japan (Reuters) – With a moment of silence, prayers and anti-nuclear protests, Japan on Thursday mourned about 20,000 victims…
Myanmar: Several protesters reported killed

Myanmar: Several protesters reported killed

A anti coup protest in the central Myanmar town of Myaing turned deadly on Thursday, with staff at the local hospital reporting…
Mexico: Congress passes marijuana legalization bill

Mexico: Congress passes marijuana legalization bill

Mexico’s Chamber of Deputies on Wednesday passed legislation that would legalize marijuana for recreational, medical, and scientific uses. The bill…
US narrows in on organized extremists in Capitol siege probe

US narrows in on organized extremists in Capitol siege probe

As members of the Oath Keepers paramilitary group shouldered their way through the mob and up the steps to the…
Piers Morgan quits British TV program after Meghan comments

Piers Morgan quits British TV program after Meghan comments

LONDON (AP) — British television host Piers Morgan on Tuesday quit the “Good Morning Britain” program after making contentious comments…
EU responds to UK summons after fresh vaccine skirmish

EU responds to UK summons after fresh vaccine skirmish

BRUSSELS (Reuters) – The European Union responded on Wednesday to a summons from Britain in a dispute over accusations of…
Torch relay among final hurdles for postponed Tokyo Olympics

Torch relay among final hurdles for postponed Tokyo Olympics

TOKYO (AP) — The Olympic torch relay is yet another hurdle for the postponed Tokyo Games. It kicks off in…
Royals’ comments raise race issue in Commonwealth nations

Royals’ comments raise race issue in Commonwealth nations

CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — In countries with historic ties to Britain, allegations by Prince Harry and Meghan that…
The Latest: Alaska opens vaccines to all 16 or older

The Latest: Alaska opens vaccines to all 16 or older

JUNEAU, Alaska — Gov. Mike Dunleavy says Alaska will become the first state to drop eligibility requirements and allow anyone…
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