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US aims to mediate Russia-Ukraine conflict
May 5, 2021
US aims to mediate Russia-Ukraine conflict
There are new signs of hope in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. Russian President Vladimir Putin has signaled that…
Far-right crime hits record high in Germany
May 5, 2021
Far-right crime hits record high in Germany
Germany saw a big jump last year in politically motivated crimes, and offences committed by far-right supporters hit a record…
Mexico promises justice after metro train line collapse kills 24
May 5, 2021
Mexico promises justice after metro train line collapse kills 24
Mexico will punish those responsible for an overpass collapse that killed at least 24 people and injured dozens when a…
Some immigrants, hard hit by economic fallout, lose homes
May 4, 2021
Some immigrants, hard hit by economic fallout, lose homes
NEW YORK (AP) — Sotero Cirilo sleeps in a small blue tent under a train track bridge in Elmhurst, Queens.…
Ethiopia ‘at a crossroads’ amid spiraling ethnic conflict
May 4, 2021
Ethiopia ‘at a crossroads’ amid spiraling ethnic conflict
GONDAR, Ethiopia (AP) — Aba Yosief Desta preferred not to discuss the ethnicities of victims in the widening conflicts threatening…
The Latest: NKorea bows out of soccer matches, citing virus
May 4, 2021
The Latest: NKorea bows out of soccer matches, citing virus
SEOUL, South Korea — South Korean officials say North Korea has told Asia’s soccer governing body it would not participate…
Is it over yet? Still no recession end date as US economy hums along
May 4, 2021
Is it over yet? Still no recession end date as US economy hums along
The US economy is growing at its fastest rate since the early 1980s while household bank accounts are bulging with…
G7 foreign ministers meet face-to-face after pandemic pause
May 4, 2021
G7 foreign ministers meet face-to-face after pandemic pause
LONDON (AP) — Foreign ministers from the Group of Seven wealthy industrialized nations are gathering Tuesday in London – their…
Biden quadruples Trump refugee cap after delay backlash
May 4, 2021
Biden quadruples Trump refugee cap after delay backlash
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden formally raised the nation’s cap on refugee admissions to 62,500 this year, weeks after…
Madrid election centers on virus response, rise of far right
May 4, 2021
Madrid election centers on virus response, rise of far right
MADRID (AP) — Madrid residents are voting Tuesday for a new regional assembly in an election that tests the depths…