US-China spats rattle world, prompting calls for unity
World
July 28, 2020
US-China spats rattle world, prompting calls for unity
BEIJING (AP) — Antagonisms between the United States and China are rattling governments around the world, prompting a German official…
Stakes high as Depp’s libel case against UK tabloid closes
Culture
July 28, 2020
Stakes high as Depp’s libel case against UK tabloid closes
LONDON (AP) — Johnny Depp’s libel case against a British tabloid that accused him of abusing ex-wife Amber Heard was…
Iran fires missile at mock aircraft carrier amid US tensions
Middle East
July 28, 2020
Iran fires missile at mock aircraft carrier amid US tensions
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard fired a missile from a helicopter targeting a replica aircraft carrier in…
Qatar interested in bidding for 2032 Olympics, Paralympics
Middle East
July 28, 2020
Qatar interested in bidding for 2032 Olympics, Paralympics
Qatar is keen on on hosting the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The gas-rich Persian Gulf nation has expressed an…
UN: Libya’s Central Bank to undergo much-anticipated audit
Middle East
July 28, 2020
UN: Libya’s Central Bank to undergo much-anticipated audit
CAIRO (AP) — The United Nations announced on Monday that Libyan officials are allowing a long-sought external audit of the…
Officer challenges account of violent clearing of protesters
World
July 28, 2020
Officer challenges account of violent clearing of protesters
The US Park Police and Secret Service violently routed protesters from Lafayette Square last month without apparent provocation or adequate…
Israel says it thwarts Hezbollah infiltration attempt
Middle East
July 28, 2020
Israel says it thwarts Hezbollah infiltration attempt
JERUSALEM (AP) — The Israeli military on Monday said it thwarted an infiltration attempt by Hezbollah militants — setting off…
Experimental COVID-19 vaccine is put to its biggest test
World
July 28, 2020
Experimental COVID-19 vaccine is put to its biggest test
The biggest test yet of an experimental COVID-19 vaccine got underway Monday with the first of some 30,000 Americans rolling…
Virus exacts a heavy toll in Queens neighborhood of Corona
World
July 28, 2020
Virus exacts a heavy toll in Queens neighborhood of Corona
NEW YORK (AP) — Damiana Reyes is back at work at a busy Manhattan hair salon, making highlights, blowouts and…
Virus vaccine put to final test in thousands of volunteers
World
July 27, 2020
Virus vaccine put to final test in thousands of volunteers
The world’s biggest COVID-19 vaccine study got underway Monday with the first of 30,000 planned volunteers helping to test shots…