Czech Republic imposes new restrictions as infections soar
PRAGUE (AP) — The Czech Republic has been hit by a steep rise in coronavirus infections that have reached levels unseen since late April. In…
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Hurry up and wait: Trump’s best legal shot at blocking the release of his January 6 docs
By Tierney Sneed, CNN The next few weeks will be pivotal if former President Donald Trump is hoping to bury the House’s request for January 6…
Continue ReadingGermany seeks to curb migrant crossings from Poland
BERLIN (AP) — Germany’s top security official plans to announce new measures to clamp down on migrants illegally crossing into the country from…
Continue ReadingA glorious way of eating in Greece
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN The Greek islands! It was a bucket list trip, made even more precious as a getaway after the long pandemic travel drought.…
Continue ReadingWHO: Europe the only region with rise in COVID-19 last week
LONDON (AP) — The World Health Organization says there has been a 7% rise in new coronavirus cases across Europe last week. It’s the only…
Continue ReadingWHO: Europe the only region with rise in COVID-19 last week
LONDON (AP) — The World Health Organization says there has been a 7% rise in new coronavirus cases across Europe last week. It’s the only…
Continue ReadingNew airstrikes hit capital of Ethiopia’s Tigray region
By CARA ANNA Associated Press NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Residents say new airstrikes have hit the capital of Ethiopia’s Tigray region as exclusive…
Continue ReadingAcross Africa, major churches strongly oppose LGBTQ rights
By KWASI GYAMFI ASIEDU, CHINEDU ASADU, RODNEY MUHUMUZA and MOGOMOTSI MAGOME Associated Press In the United States, Western Europe and various other…
Continue ReadingChina tells mines to produce ‘as much coal as possible’
Philip Wang, CNN Business The Chinese government has ordered the country’s coal mines to “produce as much coal as possible” as it…
Continue ReadingFloods and landslides kill at least 150 in India and Nepal
By Jessie Yeung and Esha Mitra, CNN Record-breaking rains and heavy flooding have killed at least 150 people in India and Nepal over the past few…
Continue ReadingMother of Taiwan slay victim blasts Hong Kong authorities
By ZEN SOO Associated Press HONG KONG (AP) — The Hong Kong mother whose daughter was killed in Taiwan in 2018 has lambasted authorities in the…
Continue ReadingCalifornia is under a statewide drought emergency as it sees its driest year in nearly a century
By Aya Elamroussi, CNN After California saw its driest year on record in nearly 100 years, the entire state is now under a drought emergency,…
Continue Reading46 dead after heavy rains, landslides in northern India
By BISWAJEET BANERJEE Associated Press LUCKNOW, India (AP) — At least 46 people have died and several are missing after floods triggered by heavy…
Continue ReadingCredit Suisse faces penalties over Mozambique loan deals
By JAMEY KEATEN Associated Press ZURICH (AP) — Credit Suisse has announced settlements with British, Swiss and U.S. authorities in connection with…
Continue ReadingCredit Suisse faces penalties over Mozambique loan deals
By JAMEY KEATEN Associated Press ZURICH (AP) — Credit Suisse has announced settlements totaling nearly $700 million with British, Swiss and U.S.…
Continue ReadingGermany detains 2 ex-soldiers trying to form mercenary group
BERLIN (AP) — German authorities have detained two former soldiers who are alleged to have tried to form a mercenary group that would have…
Continue ReadingGermany detains 2 ex-soldiers trying to form mercenary group
BERLIN (AP) — German authorities have detained two former soldiers who are alleged to have tried to form a mercenary group that would have…
Continue ReadingKarim Benzema and Mathieu Valbuena: A blackmail allegation and a sex tape — two French footballers face off in court
By Joseph Ataman, CNN A sex-tape, alleged blackmail and two French soccer stars: as the trial of French striker Karim Benzema kicks off today, it was…
Continue ReadingFlooding in Venice worsens off-season amid climate change
By COLLEEN BARRY Associated Press VENICE, Italy (AP) — Venice saw a record five exceptional floods over six weeks in late 2019 that triggered fears…
Continue ReadingFlooding in Venice worsens off-season amid climate change
By COLLEEN BARRY Associated Press VENICE, Italy (AP) — Venice saw a record five exceptional floods over six weeks in late 2019 that triggered fears…
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