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COVID-19 coverage safety net has plenty of holes in US
World
October 11, 2020
COVID-19 coverage safety net has plenty of holes in US
COVID-19 can do more than torment patients physically. It also clobbers some financially. Even though many insurers and the U.S.…
Brazil reaches 150,000 deaths from COVID-19 milestone
World
October 11, 2020
Brazil reaches 150,000 deaths from COVID-19 milestone
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Brazil’s count of COVID-19 deaths surpassed 150,000 on Saturday night, despite signs the pandemic is…
In hurricane-ravaged Louisiana, residents dig out, again
World
October 11, 2020
In hurricane-ravaged Louisiana, residents dig out, again
LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — A blue tarp covered a hole in their roof, torn open when the last hurricane…
Biden hits Trump on economy in critical Pennsylvania county
World
October 11, 2020
Biden hits Trump on economy in critical Pennsylvania county
ERIE, Pa. (AP) — With the backdrop of a union facility in a key battleground county of Pennsylvania, Joe Biden…
India cases cross 7 million as experts warn of complacency
World
October 11, 2020
India cases cross 7 million as experts warn of complacency
NEW DELHI (AP) — India’s confirmed coronavirus toll crossed 7 million on Sunday with a number of new cases dipping…
Doctor says Trump won’t transmit virus, stays mum on tests
World
October 11, 2020
Doctor says Trump won’t transmit virus, stays mum on tests
WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House doctor said that President Donald Trump was no longer at risk of transmitting the…
Israeli protests against Netanyahu draw tens of thousands
Middle East
October 11, 2020
Israeli protests against Netanyahu draw tens of thousands
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Tens of thousands of Israelis calling on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to resign demonstrated across…
Aid group says Libyan militia is holding hostage 60 migrants
Middle East
October 11, 2020
Aid group says Libyan militia is holding hostage 60 migrants
CAIRO (AP) — A Libyan armed group is holding hostage at least 60 migrants, including two dozen children, in “appalling”…
Mideast wildfires kill 2, force thousands to flee homes
Middle East
October 10, 2020
Mideast wildfires kill 2, force thousands to flee homes
BEIRUT (AP) — Wildfires around the Middle East triggered by a heatwave hitting the region have killed two people, forced…
Armenia, Azerbaijan say Nagorno-Karabakh truce fails to hold
World
October 10, 2020
Armenia, Azerbaijan say Nagorno-Karabakh truce fails to hold
MOSCOW (AP) — Armenia and Azerbaijan agreed to a Russia-brokered cease-fire in Nagorno-Karabakh starting Saturday, but immediately accused each other…
Delta adds insult to injury in hurricane-ravaged Louisiana
World
October 10, 2020
Delta adds insult to injury in hurricane-ravaged Louisiana
LAFAYETTE, La. (AP) — Ripping tarps off damaged roofs and scattering massive piles of storm debris in the wind and…
Trump official says vaccine expected starting in January
World
October 10, 2020
Trump official says vaccine expected starting in January
Trump administration official leading the response to the coronavirus pandemic says the US can expect delivery of a vaccine starting…
Small explosion at bakery in Lebanese capital kills 4 people
Middle East
October 10, 2020
Small explosion at bakery in Lebanese capital kills 4 people
BEIRUT (AP) — A diesel tank exploded inside a Beirut building on Friday night, killing four people and injuring several…
WFP fights hunger in food-deprived places, crises, war zones
Middle East
October 10, 2020
WFP fights hunger in food-deprived places, crises, war zones
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The World Food Program won the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday for its efforts…
Lesson not learned: Europe unprepared as 2nd virus wave hits
World
October 10, 2020
Lesson not learned: Europe unprepared as 2nd virus wave hits
ROME (AP) — Europe’s second wave of coronavirus infections has struck well before flu season even started, with intensive care…
Trump restarting campaign with White House, Florida events
World
October 10, 2020
Trump restarting campaign with White House, Florida events
WASHINGTON (AP) — Looking to shove his campaign back on track, President Donald Trump and his team laid out an…
French hostage freed in Mali arrives home in France to hugs
World
October 9, 2020
French hostage freed in Mali arrives home in France to hugs
BAMAKO, Mali (AP) — A 75-year-old French aid worker held hostage for four years by Islamic extremists in Mali arrived…
Iran frees rights activist after more than 8 years in prison
Middle East
October 9, 2020
Iran frees rights activist after more than 8 years in prison
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran has released a prominent human rights activist who campaigned against the death penalty, Iranian media…
UAE sheikhdom hopes Bear Grylls camp draws pandemic tourists
Middle East
October 9, 2020
UAE sheikhdom hopes Bear Grylls camp draws pandemic tourists
JEBEL JAIS MOUNTAIN, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The northern-most sheikhdom in the United Arab Emirates hopes a new adventure…
Businesses shut in effort to contain virus in NYC hot spots
World
October 9, 2020
Businesses shut in effort to contain virus in NYC hot spots
NEW YORK (AP) — Hundreds of businesses and schools in New York City neighborhoods where coronavirus cases have spiked were…