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In time for summer, Europe sees dramatic fall in virus cases
World
May 31, 2021
In time for summer, Europe sees dramatic fall in virus cases
ROME (AP) — When Italy won the Eurovision Song Contest with an over-the-top glam-rock performance, the victory signaled more than…
In post-pandemic Europe, migrants will face digital fortress
World
May 31, 2021
In post-pandemic Europe, migrants will face digital fortress
PEPLO, Greece (AP) — As the world begins to travel again, Europe is sending migrants a loud message: Stay away!…
The Latest: Two-thirds of NY adults have at least one shot
World
May 30, 2021
The Latest: Two-thirds of NY adults have at least one shot
ALBANY, N.Y. — The latest federal data shows that two-thirds of adults in New York state have received at least…
South Korea: Belgium recalls ambassador after wife attacks workers
World
May 28, 2021
South Korea: Belgium recalls ambassador after wife attacks workers
Belgium will end its ambassador’s three-year stay in South Korea after the diplomat’s wife allegedly attacked two shop staff. A video of the…
As Russia tensions simmer, NATO conducts massive war games
World
May 28, 2021
As Russia tensions simmer, NATO conducts massive war games
ABOARD HMS QUEEN ELIZABETH (AP) — As tensions with Russia simmer, thousands of NATO troops, several warships and dozens of…
Countries eager to reopen to travel as pandemic recedes
World
May 26, 2021
Countries eager to reopen to travel as pandemic recedes
Countries reliant on tourism are racing to reopen borders and revive economies decimated by the pandemic. The World Travel &…
Poland to become first NATO country to buy Turkish drones
Middle East
May 24, 2021
Poland to become first NATO country to buy Turkish drones
Poland will buy 24 armed drones from Turkey, the Polish defense minister said on Saturday, becoming the first NATO member…
Coronavirus: Greece is officially open — but will the tourists come?
Travel
May 20, 2021
Coronavirus: Greece is officially open — but will the tourists come?
With only 7.4 million visitors last year — compared to 34 million in 2019 — Greece is desperate to restart tourism,…
Spain’s migrant drama highlights EU outsourcing policy flaws
World
May 20, 2021
Spain’s migrant drama highlights EU outsourcing policy flaws
BRUSSELS (AP) — The sight of hundreds of migrants swimming or climbing fences separating the Spanish enclave of Ceuta from…
US and Russian foreign ministers to meet in Iceland in bid to ease friction
World
May 19, 2021
US and Russian foreign ministers to meet in Iceland in bid to ease friction
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov are due to hold talks on Wednesday night…