Thousands evacuated as fire sweeps through French forests
By DANIEL COLE and ANGELA CHARLTON Associated Press LA GARDE-FREINET, France (AP) — Hundreds of firefighters are battling a wildfire that is racing…
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New Zealand to enter lockdown after single virus case found
By NICK PERRY Associated Press WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand’s government has taken drastic action by putting the entire nation into…
Continue ReadingNew Zealand to enter lockdown after single virus case found
By NICK PERRY Associated Press WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand’s government has taken drastic action by putting the entire nation into…
Continue ReadingSudoku maker Maki Kaji, who saw life’s joy in puzzles, dies
By YURI KAGEYAMA AP Business Writer TOKYO (AP) — Sudoku creator Maki Kaji, whose life’s work was spreading the joy of puzzles, has died at age 69…
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By YURI KAGEYAMA AP Business Writer TOKYO (AP) — Sudoku creator Maki Kaji, whose life’s work was spreading the joy of puzzles, has died at age 69…
Continue ReadingTaliban vow to respect women, despite history of oppression
By AHMAD SEIR, RAHIM FAIEZ, KATHY GANNON and JOSEPH KRAUSS Associated Press KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — The Taliban have vowed to respect women’s…
Continue ReadingAmong France’s poorest, once-lagging vaccine rates jump
By CONSTANTIN GOUVY Associated Press LE BOURGET, France (AP) — The poorest region in mainland France has managed to dramatically speed up its…
Continue ReadingAsian stock markets rebound after Wall St falls from record
By JOE McDONALD AP Business Writer BEIJING (AP) — Asian stock markets have rebounded after Wall Street fell on weak retail sales as investors…
Continue ReadingAsian stock markets rebound after Wall St falls from record
By JOE McDONALD AP Business Writer BEIJING (AP) — Asian stock markets have rebounded after Wall Street fell on weak retail sales as investors…
Continue ReadingDefense: Former Cambodian official not guilty of genocide
By SOPHENG CHEANG and DAVID RISING Associated Press PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — The defense team for the former head of state of Cambodia’s…
Continue ReadingFueled by winds, largest wildfire moves near California city
By TERENCE CHEA, ETHAN SWOPE and JOHN ANTCZAK Associated Press GRIZZLY FLATS, Calif. (AP) — Pacific Gas & Electric says it has begun shutting…
Continue ReadingFueled by winds, largest wildfire moves near California city
SUSANVILLE, Calif. (AP) — Firefighters face more dangerously windy weather as they struggle to keep the nation’s largest wildfire from moving…
Continue ReadingFueled by winds, largest wildfire moves near California city
By TERENCE CHEA, ETHAN SWOPE and JOHN ANTCZAK Associated Press GRIZZLY FLATS, Calif. (AP) — Pacific Gas & Electric says it has begun shutting…
Continue ReadingWinds drive nation’s largest wildfire toward California city
SUSANVILLE, Calif. (AP) — Firefighters face more dangerously windy weather as they struggle to keep the nation’s largest wildfire from moving…
Continue ReadingHong Kong leader: Groups crossing ‘red lines’ should disband
HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong’s leader Carrie Lam says organizations that cross “red lines” and disregard national security should disband,…
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HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong’s leader Carrie Lam says organizations that cross “red lines” and disregard national security should disband,…
Continue ReadingAsia Today: Hong Kong lengthens quarantines for 16 countries
HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong will tighten entry restrictions for travelers arriving from the United States and 15 other countries beginning Friday,…
Continue ReadingAsia Today: Hong Kong lengthens quarantines for 16 countries
HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong will tighten entry restrictions for travelers arriving from the United States and 15 other countries beginning Friday,…
Continue ReadingMalaysia king urges halt to bickering as he picks new PM
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Malaysia’s king is calling for an end to political bickering as he begins the process of selecting a new prime…
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B-17 ‘Flying Fortress’ Sentimental Journey to visit Madras Airport
The Airbase Arizona Flying Museum is bringing one of the most iconic warplanes from World War II to visit Madras Municipal Airport, August…
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