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‘Hotel Rwanda’ hero faces trial as family fears for his life

‘Hotel Rwanda’ hero faces trial as family fears for his life

KIGALI, Rwanda (AP) — As the terrorism trial for Paul Rusesabagina, whose story inspired the film “Hotel Rwanda,” is set…
India’s dramatic fall in virus cases leaves experts stumped

India’s dramatic fall in virus cases leaves experts stumped

NEW DELHI (AP) — When the coronavirus pandemic took hold in India, there were fears it would sink the fragile…
Hospitals still ration medical N95 masks as stockpiles swell

Hospitals still ration medical N95 masks as stockpiles swell

Mike Bowen’s warehouse outside Fort Worth, Texas, was piled high with cases of medical-grade N95 face masks. His company, Prestige…
South Africa’s health care workers eager for first vaccines

South Africa’s health care workers eager for first vaccines

ELANDSDOORN, South Africa (AP) — After testing thousands of people for coronavirus, South African nurse Asnath Masango says she can’t…
South Africa’s Zuma could be jailed after no-show at corruption inquiry

South Africa’s Zuma could be jailed after no-show at corruption inquiry

JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) – A South African inquiry into corruption during Jacob Zuma’s time as president will ask the constitutional court…
Activists fear Biden’s commitment to higher minimum wage

Activists fear Biden’s commitment to higher minimum wage

WASHINGTON (AP) — Union activist Terrance Wise recalls being laughed at when he began pushing for a national $15 per…
New Zealand in coronavirus lockdown as UK variant cases reported

New Zealand in coronavirus lockdown as UK variant cases reported

WELLINGTON (Reuters) – A coronavirus outbreak that sent New Zealand’s biggest city into a snap lockdown over the weekend involved…
‘I am a child!’ Pepper spray reflects policing of Black kids

‘I am a child!’ Pepper spray reflects policing of Black kids

The nine-year-old Black girl sat handcuffed in the backseat of a police car, distraught and crying for her father as…
UK’s Johnson to judge COVID-19 lockdown exit this week, health minister says

UK’s Johnson to judge COVID-19 lockdown exit this week, health minister says

LONDON (Reuters) – British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will this week judge how fast England can exit COVID-19 lockdown but…
Suu Kyi detention extended as protests continue in Myanmar

Suu Kyi detention extended as protests continue in Myanmar

YANGON, Myanmar (AP) — Myanmar’s military leaders have extended their detention of deposed leader Aung San Suu Kyi, whose remand…
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