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Biden: We’ll ‘manage the hell’ out of feds’ COVID response
World
January 16, 2021
Biden: We’ll ‘manage the hell’ out of feds’ COVID response
WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — President-elect Joe Biden has pledged to boost supplies of coronavirus vaccine and set up new vaccination…
Trump’s presidency not just a blip in US foreign policy
World
January 16, 2021
Trump’s presidency not just a blip in US foreign policy
WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Joe Biden’s plan to scrap President Donald Trump’s vision of “America First” in favor of “diplomacy…
Governors complain over pace of COVID-19 vaccine shipments
World
January 16, 2021
Governors complain over pace of COVID-19 vaccine shipments
Governors bitterly accused the Trump administration Friday of deceiving the states about the amount of COVID-19 vaccine they can expect…
US calls Bahrain, UAE ‘major security partners’
Middle East
January 16, 2021
US calls Bahrain, UAE ‘major security partners’
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United States called Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates “major security partners” early…
States declare emergencies, close capitols ahead of rallies
World
January 16, 2021
States declare emergencies, close capitols ahead of rallies
Responding to warnings of potentially violent demonstrations, governors across the nation are calling out National Guard troops, declaring states of…
‘This is not a game’: Global virus death toll hits 2 million
World
January 16, 2021
‘This is not a game’: Global virus death toll hits 2 million
MEXICO CITY (AP) — The global death toll from COVID-19 topped two million Friday, crossing the threshold amid a vaccine…
2 Egyptian women to stand new trial over TikTok dance videos
Egypt
January 15, 2021
2 Egyptian women to stand new trial over TikTok dance videos
An Egyptian judge overturned an acquittal verdict of two young women who were jailed last year for posting “indecent” videos…
AP Interview: Netanyahu challenger pledges change with Biden
Middle East
January 15, 2021
AP Interview: Netanyahu challenger pledges change with Biden
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s top challenger in upcoming elections is promising a tough line…
Spain rejects virus confinement as most of Europe stays home
World
January 15, 2021
Spain rejects virus confinement as most of Europe stays home
MADRID (AP) — While most of Europe kicked off 2021 with earlier curfews or stay-at-home orders, authorities in Spain insist…
US down to 2,500 troops in Afghanistan, as ordered by Trump
Middle East
January 15, 2021
US down to 2,500 troops in Afghanistan, as ordered by Trump
WASHINGTON (AP) — The US military has met its goal of reducing the number of troops in Afghanistan to about…