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One Killed as Myanmar Police Open Fire on Protesters: Witnesses
The young man was shot in the neck and died, media said.
COVID-19 Vaccine Confidence Grows As Side Effect Worries Fade
Confidence in COVID19 vaccines is growing, with people's willingness to have the shots increasing as they are rolled out across the world and concerns about possible side effects are fading, a 14country survey showed on Friday.
Evacuation Request Ignored At Guatemala's Pacaya Volcano
Guatemalas Pacaya volcano continued to spew columns of ash thousands of feet (meters) into the air Thursday, but residents of hamlets on the volcanos slopes have largely ignored a recommendation to evacuate, relying instead on folk traditions and their ow...
Biden Attempts Bipartisan Push For Infrastructure Package
President Joe Biden tried to maintain bipartisan momentum for a new infrastructure program by meeting Thursday with Republican and Democratic lawmakers at the White House.
California Legislature OKs Plan Aimed At In-person Learning
California lawmakers on Thursday approved a $6.6 billion plan aimed at pressuring school districts to return students to the classroom before the end of the school year.
Imran Khan Decided to Seek Vote of Confidence After Meet with Pak Army Officials, ISI Chief
He alleged the opposition parties had gained those votes through unfair means. The opposition denies the charge.
Right-wing Friendly Parler Again Sues Amazon
Parler, the rightwing friendly social network that was forced offline after supporters of thenPresident Donald Trump attacked the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, has filed a new lawsuit against Amazon.
EU Envoy Tells Serbia, Kosovo Dialogue Key For Entry Talks
The European Unions special envoy on Wednesday said that Serbia and Kosovo must resume talks on normalizing their relations if they want to advance toward bloc membership.
Meghan Markle 'Saddened' by Bullying Claims during Her Time at Britain's Kensington Palace
The Times newspaper made the claims against the wife of Prince Harry, which are alleged to date back to October 2018 and involve members of the royal household staff.
Top EU Official Pledges More Support For Ukraine
A top European Union official pledged more support for Ukraine on Tuesday as he visited the area near the separatist conflict in the country's east.
Germany to Extend Coronavirus Lockdown Until March 28, While Easing Some Restrictions: Report
Merkel is due to discuss lockdown and easing options with the 16 state heads on Wednesday.
CDC Chief Concerned over Spread of Covid Variants in US, Says All Recent Gains Will Be Lost
Rochelle Walensky asked the people to stay strong and continue wearing face masks and follow other protocols.
North Carolina-based Mystery Writer Maron Dies At 82
Margaret Maron, a prolific North Carolinabased mystery writer whose book series won her major awards and plaudits in the genre, has died at age 82, a family member said on Sunday.
Syria Reports Israeli Missile Attack Near Capital, Damascus
Syrian air defenses were activated in the capital Damascus and its southern suburbs Sunday night to repel an Israeli missile attack, state media reported. There was no word on casualties.
Iran Dismisses Idea Of Talks With EU And U.S. To Revive 2015 Nuclear Deal
Iran on Sunday ruled out holding an informal meeting with the United States and European powers to discuss ways to revive its 2015 nuclear deal with major powers, insisting that Washington must lift all its unilateral sanctions.
Indiana Official Apologizes For Blackface Halloween Costume
A northwestern Indiana City Council member and police officer has apologized after photos recently surfaced of him in blackface nearly 20 years ago at a Halloween party.