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Ex-Facebook employee bringing sharp criticisms to Congress
World
October 5, 2021
Ex-Facebook employee bringing sharp criticisms to Congress
WASHINGTON (AP) — A former Facebook data scientist has stunned lawmakers and the public with revelations of the company’s awareness…
Taiwan says it needs to be alert to ‘over the top’ military activities by China
World
October 5, 2021
Taiwan says it needs to be alert to ‘over the top’ military activities by China
TAIPEI, Oct 5 (Reuters) – Taiwan needs to be on alert for China’s “over the top” military activities, the premier…
Muslims recall questionable detentions that followed 9/11
World
October 4, 2021
Muslims recall questionable detentions that followed 9/11
WASHINGTON (AP) — Around New York City in the weeks after the Sept. 11 attacks, as an eerie quiet settled…
Can Democrats hold together? Biden’s agenda depends on it
World
October 4, 2021
Can Democrats hold together? Biden’s agenda depends on it
WASHINGTON (AP) — It’s one of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s favorite sayings, a guidepost for Democrats in trying times: “Our…
Egyptians in US donate $362,000 to ‘Hayah Karima’ initiative
Egypt
October 4, 2021
Egyptians in US donate $362,000 to ‘Hayah Karima’ initiative
Egyptian expatriates in the US have so far donated US$362,000 to the ongoing “Hayah Karima” (Dignified Life) initiative, Minister of…
Leaked records open a ‘Pandora’ box of financial secrets
World
October 4, 2021
Leaked records open a ‘Pandora’ box of financial secrets
Hundreds of world leaders, powerful politicians, billionaires, celebrities, religious leaders and drug dealers have been hiding their investments in mansions,…
Koreas talk on hotline restored after North’s missile tests
World
October 4, 2021
Koreas talk on hotline restored after North’s missile tests
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea restored dormant communication hotlines with South Korea in a small, fragile reconciliation step…
Taliban-style security welcomed by some, feared by others
Middle East
October 4, 2021
Taliban-style security welcomed by some, feared by others
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — It wasn’t 7 a.m. yet and already the line outside the police station’s gates was long,…
North Korea accuses U.N. of double standards over missile tests, warns of consequences
World
October 3, 2021
North Korea accuses U.N. of double standards over missile tests, warns of consequences
SEOUL, Oct 3 (Reuters) – North Korea said on Sunday the United Nations Security Council applied double standards over military…
Why Democrats’ climate goals may test their Latino appeal
World
October 3, 2021
Why Democrats’ climate goals may test their Latino appeal
BROWNSVILLE, Texas (AP) — At a recent house party near the US-Mexico border, the conversation with Democratic congressional candidate Rochelle…