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Fresh Setback for Nepal Prime Minister Oli, Loses Vote of Confidence after CPN Withdraws Support
Oli, 69, required at least 136 votes in the 275-member House of Representatives to win the confidence motion as four members are currently under suspension.
Under Fire for Covid Handling, Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro Leads Motorcycle Rally of Supporters
Brazil is one of the worst hit countries in the world by the pandemic having suffered 420,000 deaths.
Authorities: 4 Dead, 1 Hurt After Shooting, Fire In Maryland
Four people were killed and at least one was injured in a shooting and fire early Saturday morning in Maryland, according to authorities, who said the suspect was shot by police and was among the dead.
Good Samaritan Recalls Jumping From Bridge To Save Girl, 2
A Maryland man is being hailed as a hero for leaping off a bridge into a bay to save a 2yearold girl who had been ejected from a wrecked vehicle into the waters below.
Kabul Blast: Death Toll in Car Bombing at Afghan School Rises to 55, Over 150 Injured
A senior security official told Reuters on condition of anonymity that most of the casualties were students coming out of the Sayed ul Shuhada school.
Ex-Guatemalan Soldier Deported, Faces 1982 Massacre Charges
The United States on Friday deported back to Guatemala a former soldier suspected of helping carry out a massacre during the Central American country's civil war.
EXPLAINER: How Activists Target CDC Vaccine Tracking System
Once, getting vaccinated was all but routine. But since the heightened public awareness around the new COVID-19 vaccines, its a different story. Now, it means check-ins with family and friends about possible arm soreness or mild symptoms.
Defense: Utah Man Charged With Killing Wife Had Brain Injury
A Utah man awaiting sentencing after pleading guilty to seconddegree murder in the beating death of his wife on an Alaska cruise had brain abnormalities a defense expert deemed consistent with injuries caused by playing contact sports, according to a cour...
Big Pharma Says Vaccine Patent Waiver Sets Dangerous Precedent
Moderna in October promised not to defend vaccine patents it holds, while Johnson & Johnson and AstraZeneca have pledged to sell the vaccine at cost.
Opposition Grows To 4th Cruise Ship Dock In Mexico's Cozumel
With tourism shattered by the pandemic, critics say yet another cruise ship dock is the last thing that Mexicos Caribbean island of Cozumel needs.
Airlines, British Holidaymakers Brace For Limited Travel Restart
Airlines, holiday companies, tourists and vast swathes of southern Europe are looking forward to hearing the UK's plan to relaunch travel but only a limited number of countries are set to be declared safe to visit.
Arizona Bill Banning 'Biased' Topics In Schools Advances
The Arizona House of Representatives has advanced a bill with a lastminute amendment that would ban racist, sexist, politicized or other controversial topics in schools and penalize teachers with fines.
R&B Singer Aaron Neville, 80, Retires From Touring
Fans of the sweet, melodic sounds of New Orleans' legendary vocalist Aaron Neville won't have many opportunities to hear him live from now on.
Wide Gaps As Iran Nuclear Deal Talks Set To Resume In Vienna
U.S., Iranian and European officials said on Thursday there were wide gaps between Washington and Tehran on resuming compliance with the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, though a U.S. official said an accord was possible within weeks if Iran decided it wanted one.
Spain Backs Vaccine Patent Waiver, Calls For More International Cooperation
The Spanish government on Thursday said a U.S. proposal to waive patents on coronavirus vaccines signals the "way forward" but will not be enough to guarantee supplies to developing countries.
Pentagon Chief Says Removal Of All Contractors From Afghanistan Under Way
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said on Thursday the process of removing all contractors from Afghanistan working with the United States was under way as part of President Joe Biden's withdrawal of forces from the country.