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Ship ‘partially refloated,’ but still stuck in Suez Canal

SUEZ, Egypt (AP) — Engineers on Monday “partially refloated” the colossal container ship that continues to block traffic through the Suez Canal, a canal services firm said, without providing further details about when the vessel would be fully set free. Satellite data from MarineTraffic.com showed that the ship’s bulbous bow,

Myanmar forces kill scores in deadliest day since coup

YANGON, Myanmar, March 27, 2021 (AP) — As Myanmar’s military celebrated the annual Armed Forces Day holiday with a parade

Israel voters take fourth shot at deciding Netanyahu’s fate

JERUSALEM, March 23, 2021 (AFP) – Israelis were voting Tuesday in their fourth election in less than two years, with

Pakistan PM Imran Khan receives COVID-19 vaccine

ISLAMABAD — Days after Pakistani president received a Sinopharm vaccine jab, Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday also received

Biden tells migrants ‘don’t come’ as criticism grows

WASHINGTON(AFP) – US President Joe Biden urged migrants not to come to the United States on Tuesday, as criticism mounted

Beyonce makes history, Taylor wins top prize and Megan slays…

NEW YORK/LOS ANGELES, March 15, 2021 (AFP) – Women won every major Grammy at Sunday’s history-making gala, a joyful night

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Powerful Japan quake sets off landslide, minor injuries

TOKYO (AP) — Residents in northeastern Japan on Sunday cleaned up clutter and debris in stores and homes after a

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Nepali Peacekeepers Safeguarding Fragile Peace in South Sudan

KATHMANDU: Nepali peacekeeper continues to play a crucial role in maintaining peace and stability in the war-torn nation, South Sudan,

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What happens when the US increases its minimum wage?

NEW YORK (AFP/RSS) – Progressive lawmakers this week formally launched an effort to hike the US minimum wage, introducing legislation

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Republican senators signal opposition to Trump impeachment

WASHINGTON (AFP/RSS) – US Democrats’ efforts to convict Donald Trump at his impeachment trial suffered a fresh blow Tuesday when