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Trump’s speedy impeachment trial heads toward Senate vote,
February 13, 2021
Trump’s speedy impeachment trial heads toward Senate vote,
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senators are poised to vote on whether Donald Trump will be held accountable for inciting the horrific…
Myanmar’s military: A state within a state
February 12, 2021
Myanmar’s military: A state within a state
Myanmar has witnessed widespread anti-coup protests this week where public anger at the military for toppling a democratically elected civilian government is…
Danish, German police arrest 14 over alleged terrorist attack plan
February 12, 2021
Danish, German police arrest 14 over alleged terrorist attack plan
COPENHAGEN (Reuters) – Danish police said they have arrested 13 people in the last week, while German police have arrested…
Attacks on older Asians stoke fear in Bay Area’s Chinatowns
February 12, 2021
Attacks on older Asians stoke fear in Bay Area’s Chinatowns
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Police are stepping up their patrols and volunteers are increasing their street presence after several violent…
BBC World News barred in mainland China, radio dropped by HK public broadcaster
February 12, 2021
BBC World News barred in mainland China, radio dropped by HK public broadcaster
BEIJING (Reuters) – China barred Britain’s BBC World News from its television networks on Friday and Hong Kong’s public broadcaster…
Russia ‘ready’ to break ties with EU if sanctions imposed — Lavrov
February 12, 2021
Russia ‘ready’ to break ties with EU if sanctions imposed — Lavrov
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Friday that Russia was prepared to break off relations with the European Union if…
Chad: Tensions rise over Deby’s presidential run
February 12, 2021
Chad: Tensions rise over Deby’s presidential run
President Idriss Deby has ruled Chad with an iron fist for the past 30 years. The former army chief came…
Presidents Biden and Xi hold first phone call amid tense US-China relations
February 11, 2021
Presidents Biden and Xi hold first phone call amid tense US-China relations
WASHINGTON/BEIJING (Reuters) – US President Joe Biden and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping held their first telephone call as leaders,…
Tokyo Olympics head Yoshiro Mori to resign over sexist remarks — reports
February 11, 2021
Tokyo Olympics head Yoshiro Mori to resign over sexist remarks — reports
Yoshiro Mori, president of the Tokyo Olympics organizing committee, is set to resign after facing backlash for sexist comments, Japanese…
Brazil: Relaxed gun laws could lead to more violence
February 11, 2021
Brazil: Relaxed gun laws could lead to more violence
Jair Bolsonaro pledged to relax Brazil’s gun laws in his election campaign. The idea was that citizens could fight the rampant crime…