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…