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Biden’s $1.9 trillion COVID-19 bill wins final approval in House
March 11, 2021
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
March 11, 2021
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
March 11, 2021
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
March 11, 2021
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
March 10, 2021
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
March 10, 2021
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
March 10, 2021
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
March 10, 2021
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
March 10, 2021
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
March 10, 2021
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…