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Chile Faces Setback To Reopening As Coronavirus Cases Soar
Chilean health authorities said on Monday they would extend a COVID19 emergency through September to allow the government to impose restrictions, a setback in a country that has one of the highest vaccination rates in the world.
UN Official Accuses Eritrean Forces Of Deliberately Starving Tigray
The northern highlands of Ethiopia became a global byword for famine in the mid1980s, when drought and conflict combined to create a disaster that killed as many as one million people. Now hunger is stalking the Tigray region again, and a senior UN offici...
Islamist Party Makes Early Victory Claim In Algeria Election
A moderate Islamist party claimed victory Sunday in Algeria's legislative election even though results were not expected for several more days.
Israel's Designated PM Naftali Bennett Vows to Fight Iran Nuclear Deal
In a speech to parliament, Bennett said that Israel remains ready to act against Iran.
Soccer-Russia Look To Turn Page After Belgium Rout, Says Manager
Russia will look to turn the page and forget about a stinging 30 loss to Belgium in a tepid performance on home turf, manager Stanislav Cherchesov said after Saturday's match.
Hardline Pakistani Cleric Detained for Threating Malala Yousafzai Over Her Comments on Marriage
The issue was debated by MPs in her home province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, who said her comments were against Islam.
Sri Lanka Extends Covid-19 Lockdown Till June 21
Sri Lanka has witnessed an increase of positive cases and deaths since April, partly caused by celebrations and shopping during last month's traditional new year festival.
Palestinian Teen Shot Dead in Clashes with Israel Army, 6 Others Wounded: Medics
The Palestinian health ministry said six others had been wounded by live gunfire.
Joe Biden to Host Germany's Angela Merkel at White House Next Month
White House press secretary Jen Psaki announced Friday that Merkel, who is leaving office later this year, will visit Washington on July 15..
Blackwood Scores, Jamaican Women Beat Nigeria 1-0
Deneisha Blackwood scored early in the second half and Jamaica defeated Nigeria 10 to open the Summer Series on Thursday night.
U.S. Vows To Review Trade Cooperation With Nicaragua If Elections Unfair
The United States is prepared to review "traderelated activities" with Nicaragua, including Managua's participation in a Central America free trade agreement, if the country's coming elections are not free and fair, a senior State Department official said...
Iowa Governor Questions Migrant Flights Into Des Moines
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds complained in a letter sent Thursday that the federal government didn't notify her before flying migrant children into the Des Moines airport in April, then shuttling them to other cities as part of an effort to join them with relat...
Amazon Now Says Remote Work OK 2 Days A Week
Corporate and tech employees at Amazon wont have to work in offices full time after coronavirus restrictions are lifted.
Canada Takes Cautious Step Toward Lifting Border Restrictions, Businesses Fret
Canada on Wednesday took a cautious first step toward easing COVID19 border restrictions, saying it was prepared to relax quarantine protocols for fully vaccinated citizens returning home starting in early July.
DNA, Forensic Genealogy Close 65-year-old Double Homicide
DNA evidence preserved after a 1956 double homicide and the use of forensic genealogy has helped a Montana sheriffs office close the books on the 65yearold cold case, officials said.
Son Of Famed Michigan Coach Says Doctor Molested Him, Too
A son of legendary University of Michigan football coach Bo Schembechler was among the hundreds of men who were sexually assaulted by a campus doctor, and he will speak publicly about the abuse along with two players who also were victims in the 1970s and...