Secrecy shrouds Afghan refugees sent by US to base in Kosovo
Middle East
October 23, 2021
Secrecy shrouds Afghan refugees sent by US to base in Kosovo
WASHINGTON (AP) — The US is welcoming tens of thousands of Afghans airlifted out of Kabul but has disclosed little…
Amid the Capitol riot, Facebook faced its own insurrection
World
October 23, 2021
Amid the Capitol riot, Facebook faced its own insurrection
WASHINGTON (AP) — As supporters of Donald Trump stormed the US Capitol on Jan. 6th, battling police and forcing lawmakers…
Where are the workers? Cutoff of jobless aid spurs no influx
World
October 23, 2021
Where are the workers? Cutoff of jobless aid spurs no influx
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Earlier this year, an insistent cry arose from business leaders and Republican governors: Cut off a $300-a-week…
Syria says it executed 24 for igniting deadly wildfires
Middle East
October 22, 2021
Syria says it executed 24 for igniting deadly wildfires
DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — Syria has executed 24 people after convicting them on terrorism charges for igniting last year’s devastating…
COVID vaccine: CDC expands booster rollout, OKs mixing shots
World
October 22, 2021
COVID vaccine: CDC expands booster rollout, OKs mixing shots
WASHINGTON (AP) — Millions more Americans can get a COVID-19 booster and choose a different company’s vaccine for that next…
With Xi-Biden meeting, U.S. aims to show responsible handling of China ties
World
October 22, 2021
With Xi-Biden meeting, U.S. aims to show responsible handling of China ties
WASHINGTON, Oct 21 (Reuters) – White House officials are gearing up for a virtual meeting between President Joe Biden and…
From exile, female former Afghan leader keeps fighting
Middle East
October 22, 2021
From exile, female former Afghan leader keeps fighting
NEW YORK (AP) — Two months after the Taliban seized power in Afghanistan, one of the country’s once-prominent female leaders…
For sleepy Hong Kong residents, 5-hour bus tour is a snooze
World
October 21, 2021
For sleepy Hong Kong residents, 5-hour bus tour is a snooze
HONG KONG (AP) — Travel-starved, sleep-deprived residents might find a new Hong Kong bus tour to be a snooze. The…
Syria, UAE leaders discuss closer relations in rare call
Middle East
October 21, 2021
Syria, UAE leaders discuss closer relations in rare call
DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — The United Arab Emirates’ crown prince received a rare telephone call from Syrian President Bashar Assad…
Strong winds cause damage, disruptions in western Europe
World
October 21, 2021
Strong winds cause damage, disruptions in western Europe
PARIS (AP) — A powerful autumn storm, named Aurore, blasted parts of western Europe on Thursday, knocking out power to…