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'Join in!': German President Steinmeier Receives AstraZeneca Covid-19 Vaccine
He received the vaccine just two days after authorities recomended use of the controversial jab only for people aged 60 and over.
'United States Of Al' Puts War Buddies On Sitcom Footing
The makers of United States of Al are keenly aware they're treading on sensitive ground with the new CBS series about two survivors of war.
UN Condemns Palm Sunday `terrorist Act' On Indonesian Church
The U.N. Security Council late Tuesday condemned a bombing at an Indonesian church on Palm Sunday as a cowardly terrorist attack and called for the perpetrators, organizers, financiers and sponsors to be held accountable.
UN Takes No Action On Latest North Korea Missile Tests
The U.N. Security Council took no action after a brief meeting Tuesday on North Koreas latest ballistic missile tests, the first since U.S. President Joe Biden took office on Jan. 20 and a violation of U.N. sanctions.
Leaders Of Russia, France, Germany Discuss Global Crises
The leaders of Russia, France and Germany met by conference call Tuesday and discussed coronavirus vaccines, the Iranian nuclear standoff and the conflicts in eastern Ukraine, Libya and Syria, the Kremlin said.
In Stark Warning, Egypt Leader Says Nile Water 'UntoUchable'
Egypts president said Tuesday his countrys share of the Nile River's waters are untouchable" in a stark warning to Ethiopia, which is building a giant dam on the Nile's main tributary.
EXPLAINER: In Ex-cop's Trial, Defense Promises Video Too
Its clear video will be the central focus at the trial that began Monday for a white former Minneapolis police officer charged with killing George Floyd and not just the widely seen bystander video that set off nationwide protests last year. The defense...
Pfizer, Moderna Covid-19 Vaccines Highly Effective Even After First Shot in Real-world Use: Study
The study by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) evaluated the vaccines' ability to protect against infection, including infections that did not cause symptoms.
Dallas Street Renamed For Man Killed By Ex-cop In Apartment
Officials have renamed a portion of a Dallas street for Botham Jean, an unarmed Black man who was fatally shot in his apartment by a white former police officer who mistook his apartment for her own.
Suspected Suicide Bombing at Indonesian Church Wounds 14 People
The congregation had been inside the church on the island of Sulawesi at the time of the explosion, police said, just as the mass was ending.
Ukraine: 4 Soldiers Dead In Mortar Attack In Country's East
Ukraines military said four of its soldiers were killed Friday during a mortar attack in the eastern region where its forces have been fighting Russianbacked separatists since 2014.
Tornadoes Pummel Alabama, Killing At Least 3
Deadly tornadoes roared through Alabama on Thursday, toppling trees, demolishing homes and knocking out power to thousands, part of a broad swath of violent weather sweeping across the Deep South. At least three fatalities and an unknown number of injurie...
Italy Beats Northern Ireland 2-0 At Start Of WCup Qualifying
Italy started its World Cup qualifying campaign with a comfortable 2-0 win over Northern Ireland on Thursday as the Azzurri set out to rectify their failures from four years ago.
Biden Vows Action On Migrants As He Defends Border Policy
The U.S. will take steps to more quickly move hundreds of migrant children and teens out of cramped detention facilities along the Southwest border, President Joe Biden said Thursday as he pushed back hard against suggestions that his administration's pol...
Israeli Elections: A Look At The Final, Deadlocked Results
The final results from Israel's fourth election in two years show a nation deeply divided over whether Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu should remain in office, with neither side having secured a governing majority.
Michigan School Accused Of Failing To Respond To Assaults
Eastern Michigan University turned a blind eye to the sexual assault of students by other students, according to a lawsuit filed Wednesday by 11 women who said they were victims.