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Ethiopia Postpones Vote In Two Regions Citing Irregularities
Ethiopia’s electoral board announced on Thursday that elections in two regional states would be postponed, citing irregularities and problems with the printing of ballot papers.
Myanmar Military Plane Crash Kills 12, Including Senior Monk
The plane was carrying six military personnel in addition to two monks and six devotees to Pyin Oo Lwin for a ceremony to lay the foundation for a new monastery.
Biden Arrives In UK For G7 Summit, Part Of 8-day Europe Trip
U.S. President Joe Biden arrived in Britain on Wednesday on his first trip abroad since taking office, an eightday mission to rebuild transAtlantic ties strained during the Trump era and to reframe relations with Russia.
Mom Committed, Husband Pleads Not Guilty To Kids' Murders
A woman charged with conspiring with her new husband to kill her two children has been committed to a mental health facility for treatment, and her husband has pleaded not guilty to the crimes.
Sardinia Charity Linked To Ousted Vatican Cardinal Searched
Italian police searched the offices of a Sardinian charity and diocese on Wednesday on behalf of Vatican prosecutors who are investigating a oncepowerful cardinal on alleged embezzlement charges.
Los Angeles Nun To Plea Guilty To $835,000 School Theft
A Los Angeles nun who took a vow of poverty has agreed to plea guilty to federal charges for stealing more than $800,000 to pay for a gambling habit, prosecutors announced Tuesday.
New Faces Enter Fray As California Recall Slowly Takes Shape
Six weeks after California officials announced that Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom would face an almost certain recall election that could drive him from office, the contest continues to be roiled by uncertainty and questions even the date when it might ta...
Syrian Defenses Intercept Israeli Missile Strike Over Damascus -state Media
Syrian air defenses on Tuesday intercepted an Israeli missile strike over Damascus, the Syrian capital, state media reported, while military defectors said the missiles may have targeted Iranianbacked militias.
Rural Arizona Residents Wait As Wildfire Spreads Uncontained
Firefighters in Arizona were fighting Tuesday to gain a foothold into a massive wildfire, one of two that has forced thousands of evacuations in rural towns and closed almost every major highway out of the area.
France To Host Mid-June Meeting To Gather Support For Lebanese Army
France will convene a virtual meeting of countries on June 17 to drum up support for the Lebanese army as it seeks to weather an economic crisis that has put the military on the verge of collapse, France's armed forces ministry said on Tuesday.
Portugal To Welcome Vaccinated U.S. Tourists, Hopes To Salvage Summer
Portugal will allow vaccinated U.S. tourists into the country, which is trying to salvage its summer holiday season that has been badly affected by the pandemic.
Security Guard in Pakistan Performs Surgery on Hospital Patient, Arrested After Woman Dies
He said it was unclear what type of surgery the imposter had performed in the operating theatre, where a qualified technician was also present.
US to Continue to Press China to Be Transparent and Forthcoming on Covid-19, Says Sullivan
This would be also one of the topics of discussion with foreign leaders as President Joe Biden departs on his maiden overseas trip
Facebook to Bar Politicians From Posting Deceptive, Abusive Content: Report
The controversial exemption, given to politicians under the auspices of their posts being newsworthy, could end as soon as this week on the leading social network.
Trump Permanently Shuts Down His Social Media Site After a Month; May Join Another
The page titled From the Desk of Donald J. Trump has been removed from Trump's website after going live less than a month earlier,
Bill to Remove Per Country Cap on Green Card Introduced in US Congress
The bipartisan EAGLE Act moves our country toward a system that de-emphasises birthplace and better serves America.