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New England’s success against COVID-19 could be a model
June 5, 2021
New England’s success against COVID-19 could be a model
BOSTON (AP) — For Dr. Jeremy Faust, the moment he realized the pandemic no longer dominated his workday came over…
Pilgrims return to Spain’s ‘El Camino’ paths after pandemic
June 5, 2021
Pilgrims return to Spain’s ‘El Camino’ paths after pandemic
SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA, Spain (AP) — Committing to the pilgrim’s path has for centuries been a source of renewal for…
Hundreds gather near Hong Kong park despite vigil ban
June 5, 2021
Hundreds gather near Hong Kong park despite vigil ban
HONG KONG (AP) — Hundreds of people gathered near a Hong Kong park Friday despite a ban on an annual…
Biden aims to restore species protections weakened by Trump
June 5, 2021
Biden aims to restore species protections weakened by Trump
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration says it is canceling or reviewing a host of actions by the Trump administration…
Cruise ships restart in Venice; protesters decry their risks
June 5, 2021
Cruise ships restart in Venice; protesters decry their risks
VENICE, Italy (AP) — The first cruise ship leaving Venice since the pandemic is set to depart Saturday amid protests…
Putin inks law to ban ‘extremists’ from elections amid Navalny crackdown
June 4, 2021
Putin inks law to ban ‘extremists’ from elections amid Navalny crackdown
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday signed legislation that bars members of “extremist” organizations from running for office, a move…
Belarus to cut US diplomatic staff over sanctions
June 4, 2021
Belarus to cut US diplomatic staff over sanctions
Belarus on Thursday announced that the United States would have to cut the number of diplomatic and administrative staff at…
Coronavirus: WHO warns Africa not ready for third wave
June 4, 2021
Coronavirus: WHO warns Africa not ready for third wave
The World Health Organization (WHO) on Thursday warned that the threat of a third wave of coronavirus hitting Africa is “real and…
Hong Kong cordons off annual Tiananmen vigil site, arrests organiser
June 4, 2021
Hong Kong cordons off annual Tiananmen vigil site, arrests organiser
Hong Kong closed off Victoria Park where tens of thousands gather annually to commemorate China’s 1989 Tiananmen crackdown and arrested…
Denmark passes law to process asylum seekers outside Europe
June 3, 2021
Denmark passes law to process asylum seekers outside Europe
Denmark on Thursday passed a law enabling it to process asylum seekers outside Europe, drawing anger from human rights advocates,…