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Vietnam reports 1st ever virus death after renewed outbreakWorld NewsJul 31, 2020HANOI (AP) -- Vietnam on Friday reported its first-ever death of a person with the coronavirus as it struggles with a renewed outbreak after 99 days with no local cases. The Health Ministry said a 7... -
Trump floats election 'delay' amid claims of voting fraudWorld NewsJul 30, 2020President Donald Trump is for the first time floating a "delay" to November's presidential election, as he makes unsubstantiated allegations that increased mail-in voting will result in fraud. The d... -
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Ukraine hostage situation ends peacefully without casualtiesWorld NewsJul 22, 2020LUTSK (AP) -- An “unstable” armed man who seized more than a dozen hostages on a long-distance bus in Ukraine’s western city of Lutsk was detained late Tuesday after a standoff that lasted for over 1... -
Tokyo governor wins 2nd term, buoyed by handling of virusWorld NewsJul 5, 2020TOKYO (AP) -- Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike has won a second term to head the Japanese capital, buoyed to Sunday's election victory by public support for her coronavirus handling despite a recent rise in i... -
Rolling Stones threaten to sue Trump over using their songsWorld NewsJun 28, 2020LONDON (AP) -- The Rolling Stones are threatening President Donald Trump with legal action for using their songs at his rallies despite cease-and-desist directives. The Stones said in a statement Su... -
In NYC, marking 50th anniversary of Pride, no matter whatWorld NewsJun 28, 2020NEW YORK (AP) -- There will be protest, and rainbow flags and performances -- it is LGBTQ Pride, after all. But what is normally an outpouring on the streets of New York City is going to look a litt... -
Aid groups 'alarmed' by little US coronavirus assistanceWorld NewsJun 12, 2020JOHANNESBURG (AP) -- More than two dozen international aid organizations have told the US government they are "increasingly alarmed'' that "little to no US humanitarian assistance has reached those o... -
New York City curfew lifts early following peaceful protestsAsia News NetworkJun 7, 2020NEW YORK (AP) -- New York City is lifting its curfew spurred by protests against police brutality ahead of schedule, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Sunday morning. The 8 p.m. citywide curfew, New Yo... -
Mass gatherings, erosion of trust upend coronavirus controlWorld NewsJun 1, 2020NEW YORK (AP) -- Protests erupting across the nation over the past week -- and law enforcement's response to them -- are threatening to upend efforts by health officials to track and contain the spre... -
Lockdowns ease across Europe, Asia with new tourism rulesWorld NewsJun 1, 2020ROME (AP) -- The first day of June saw coronavirus restrictions ease from Asia to Europe on Monday, even as US protests against police brutality sparked fears of new outbreaks. The Colosseum opened i... -
Hong Kong blocks Tiananmen vigil; rush on for UK passportsWorld NewsJun 1, 2020HONG KONG (AP) -- Hong Kong police rejected an application Monday by organizers for an annual candlelight vigil marking the anniversary this week of the 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown, as residents ... -
Online graduations still bring stars to the virtual lecternWorld NewsMay 15, 2020As the coronavirus leaves colleges holding "virtual graduation" events online, many schools are recruiting famous figures to deliver speeches over their laptops instead of the lectern. This year's c... -
Saudi Aramco Q1 profits of $16b as virus impacts earningsWorld BusinessMay 12, 2020DUBAI (AP) -- Saudi Aramco, the kingdom's energy producer, announced on Tuesday a net income of $16.7 billion for the first three months of the year and dividends of $18.75 billion for shareholders. ...
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