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2020’s alternative universe is not going away

2020’s alternative universe is not going away

At a recent Saturday protest outside London’s Stratford train station — comprised of bindi-wearing hippies, conspiracy theorists in balaclavas, and…
At least 70 killed in suspected militant attacks in Niger – security sources

At least 70 killed in suspected militant attacks in Niger – security sources

NIAMEY (Reuters) -At least 70 civilians were killed in simultaneous attacks on two villages by suspected Islamist militants in Niger,…
India approves AstraZeneca and local COVID vaccines, rollout in weeks

India approves AstraZeneca and local COVID vaccines, rollout in weeks

NEW DELHI (Reuters) – India’s drugs regulator on Sunday gave final approval for the emergency-use of two coronavirus vaccines, one…
Austria calls for European register of Muslim imams

Austria calls for European register of Muslim imams

Since the start of 2021, Austria has required the registration of all imams in the country. The mandate was one…
France’s COVID curfew-busting rave finally busted

France’s COVID curfew-busting rave finally busted

An illegal New Year’s rave in northwestern France has been broken up by police, some 36 hours after it began, Interior…
Chicago ends 2020 with 769 homicides as gun violence surges

Chicago ends 2020 with 769 homicides as gun violence surges

CHICAGO (AP) — The number of homicides and shootings in Chicago spiked dramatically in 2020, ending with more bloodshed than…
In a first, Congress overrides Trump veto of defense bill

In a first, Congress overrides Trump veto of defense bill

WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress on Friday overrode President Donald Trump’s veto of a defense policy bill, a first by lawmakers…
UK reactivates emergency COVID-19 hospitals, closes London primary schools

UK reactivates emergency COVID-19 hospitals, closes London primary schools

LONDON (Reuters) – Britain reactivated emergency hospitals built at the start of the pandemic and shut primary schools in London…
Pope reappears after pain flare-up, calls for peace in New Year message

Pope reappears after pain flare-up, calls for peace in New Year message

VATICAN CITY (Reuters) – Pope Francis reappeared on Friday after chronic sciatic pain forced him to miss the Church’s New…
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