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Zeev Sternhell, dovish Israeli expert on fascism, dies at 85
Middle East

Zeev Sternhell, dovish Israeli expert on fascism, dies at 85

JERUSALEM (AP) — Zeev Sternhell, a prominent Israeli academic and expert in the study of fascism who issued dire warnings…
Long-dreaded virus increase hits Iraq as new cases soar
Middle East

Long-dreaded virus increase hits Iraq as new cases soar

BAGHDAD (AP) — In Baghdad’s vast exhibition grounds, masked workers lugged hospital beds into rows for makeshift coronavirus wards, as…
Virus cases surge in US, worldwide, but slow in China, Korea
World

Virus cases surge in US, worldwide, but slow in China, Korea

BANGKOK (AP) — The world saw the largest daily increases yet in coronavirus cases over the weekend, while infections slowed…
Because of the virus, dads mark Father’s Day from a distance
World

Because of the virus, dads mark Father’s Day from a distance

CHICAGO (AP) — Wake Sharp got to see his family on Father’s Day — see them, not hug them, not…
Trump rally highlights vulnerabilities heading into election
World

Trump rally highlights vulnerabilities heading into election

NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump’s return to the campaign trail was designed to show strength and enthusiasm heading…
Coronavirus lockdowns increase poaching in Asia, Africa
World

Coronavirus lockdowns increase poaching in Asia, Africa

NEW DELHI (AP) — A camera trap photo of an injured tigress and a forensic examination of its carcass revealed…
Yemen separatists consolidate grip in area of UNESCO site
Middle East

Yemen separatists consolidate grip in area of UNESCO site

SANAA, Yemen (AP) — Yemeni separatists funded by the United Arab Emirates on Saturday took control of military and police…
Statues toppled throughout US in protests against racism
World

Statues toppled throughout US in protests against racism

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Protesters tore down more statues across the United States, expanding the razing in a San Francisco…
Draft UN resolution calls for three aid crossings to Syria
Middle East

Draft UN resolution calls for three aid crossings to Syria

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — A draft UN resolution would maintain two border crossing points from Turkey to deliver humanitarian aid…
Trump comeback rally features empty seats, staff infections
World

Trump comeback rally features empty seats, staff infections

TULSA, Okla. (AP) — President Donald Trump launched his comeback rally Saturday by defining the upcoming election as a stark…
AP Interview: Ethiopia to fill disputed dam, deal or no deal
Egypt

AP Interview: Ethiopia to fill disputed dam, deal or no deal

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) — It’s a clash over water usage that Egypt calls an existential threat and Ethiopia calls…
Fighting reportedly erupts in Yemen’s UNESCO heritage site
Middle East

Fighting reportedly erupts in Yemen’s UNESCO heritage site

SANAA, Yemen (AP) — Fiery clashes convulsed Yemen’s remote Socotra archipelago, a UNESCO World Heritage site, on Friday as an…
Beijing sees drop in virus cases as Brazil passes 1 million
World

Beijing sees drop in virus cases as Brazil passes 1 million

BEIJING (AP) — Authorities in China appeared to be winning their battle against an outbreak of coronavirus in Beijing on…
Beyoncé drops surprise single ‘Black Parade’ on Juneteenth
Music

Beyoncé drops surprise single ‘Black Parade’ on Juneteenth

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Beyoncé did not let Juneteenth pass without dropping one of her signature surprises — a new…
US Embassy in Kabul battling COVID-19 infections
Middle East

US Embassy in Kabul battling COVID-19 infections

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — The US State Department says COVID-19 infections have been reported at its embassy in the Afghan…
Thunberg has hope for climate, despite leaders’ inaction
World

Thunberg has hope for climate, despite leaders’ inaction

BERLIN (AP) — Preparing for her appearance before the UN General Assembly last fall, Greta Thunberg found herself constantly interrupted…
Amid wave of cultural change, Trump tries to stir a backlash
World

Amid wave of cultural change, Trump tries to stir a backlash

WASHINGTON (AP) — It was June 2015, and Democrats felt the nation’s political and cultural winds blowing their way. The…
Cyprus to start random virus testing at its airports
World

Cyprus to start random virus testing at its airports

NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — Random coronavirus tests will be carried out on a proportion of travelers arriving at Cyprus’ airports…
India-China Himalayan standoff deadly for cashmere herds
World

India-China Himalayan standoff deadly for cashmere herds

SRINAGAR, India (AP) — Antagonisms between Indian and Chinese troops high in the Himalayas are taking a dire toll on…
Last batch of joint aid lands in Yemen amid UN funding cuts
Middle East

Last batch of joint aid lands in Yemen amid UN funding cuts

The last of three large shipments of medical supplies landed in Yemen on Friday, organizers of the cargo flights said,…
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