Bosnian ski resorts benefit from lax anti-virus measures
World
December 12, 2021
Bosnian ski resorts benefit from lax anti-virus measures
SARAJEVO, Bosnia-Herzegovina (AP) — As most European nations impose new restrictions to curb the spread of the omicron variant, Bosnia…
Capitol rioters’ social media posts influencing sentencings
World
December 12, 2021
Capitol rioters’ social media posts influencing sentencings
For many rioters who stormed the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, self-incriminating messages, photos and videos that they broadcast on…
‘The internet’s on fire’ as techs race to fix software flaw
Technology
December 12, 2021
‘The internet’s on fire’ as techs race to fix software flaw
OSTON (AP) — A critical vulnerability in a widely used software tool — one quickly exploited in the online game…
Some 400,000 Palestinians vote in rare municipal elections
Middle East
December 12, 2021
Some 400,000 Palestinians vote in rare municipal elections
RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) — Palestinians took part in rare municipal elections across the occupied West Bank on Saturday, following…
UK scientists urge more restrictions to fight omicron surge
World
December 12, 2021
UK scientists urge more restrictions to fight omicron surge
LONDON (AP) — The British government may need to introduce tougher restrictions to slow the growth of the omicron variant…
In storm’s aftermath, Kentucky residents struggle with loss
World
December 12, 2021
In storm’s aftermath, Kentucky residents struggle with loss
MAYFIELD, Ky. (AP) — Jarred Holmes was supposed to have been working inside a candle factory when it was ripped…
Pandemic mystery: Scientists focus on COVID’s animal origins
World
December 11, 2021
Pandemic mystery: Scientists focus on COVID’s animal origins
Nearly two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, the origin of the virus tormenting the world remains shrouded in mystery. Most…
Japan’s Nintendo game console pioneer Uemura dies at 78
World
December 11, 2021
Japan’s Nintendo game console pioneer Uemura dies at 78
TOKYO (AP) — Masayuki Uemura, a Japanese home computer game pioneer whose Nintendo consoles sold millions of units worldwide, has…
Saudi sovereign fund PIF set to raise $3.2 bln in Saudi Telecom stake sale
Middle East
December 11, 2021
Saudi sovereign fund PIF set to raise $3.2 bln in Saudi Telecom stake sale
DUBAI, Dec 10 (Reuters) – The Public Investment Fund (PIF), Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund, is set raise 12 billion…
World powers test Iran’s commitment to talks, Tehran stays firm
Middle East
December 11, 2021
World powers test Iran’s commitment to talks, Tehran stays firm
VIENNA, Dec 10 (Reuters) – World powers and Iran were locked in talks on reviving their nuclear deal on Friday,…