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Defence Department: Alaska-based soldier dies in Iraq
FORT WAINWRIGHT, Alaska – A U.S. Army soldier who was based at Fort Wainwright in…
High-rise tower catches fire in United Arab Emirates
SHARJAH, United Arab Emirates – A high-rise tower caught fire late Tuesday in the United…
The Latest: Mandan nursing home reports 9 new COVID-19 cases
MANDAN, N.D. – The Latest on the coronavirus outbreak in North Dakota (all times local):…
Brazil’s Bolsonaro accused of meddling in Rio federal police
SAO PAULO – President Jair Bolsonaro was in a stir again Tuesday after Brazil’s former…
Judge restores NY Democratic presidential primary on June 23
NEW YORK – The New York Democratic presidential primary must take place June 23 because…
In push for normalcy, industries, nations test the waters
The outbreak of the coronavirus has dealt a shock to the global economy with unprecedented…
Federal judge orders more execution details from Oklahoma
OKLAHOMA CITY – A federal judge in Oklahoma on Tuesday gave the state one month…
5 things to know today – that aren’t about the virus
Your daily look at nonvirus stories in the news: 1. CALIFORNIA SUES UBER AND LYFT:…
Northeastern Brazil city is nation’s first to enter lockdown
SAO PAULO – The capital of tropical Maranhão state ground largely to a halt Tuesday,…
Intel nominee faces skeptics, vows to resist Trump pressure
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump’s nominee for national intelligence director sought at his confirmation hearing…
Giant cinnamon rolls raise money, feed ‘bellies and souls’
WINTER PARK, Fla. – Scared for friends who had contracted the new coronavirus and worried…
Prosecutor says ICC is working on new Libya arrest warrants
TANZANIA, Tanzania – The International Criminal Court’s prosecutor said Tuesday her office is working on…
US infection rate rising outside New York as states open up
Take the New York metropolitan area’s progress against the coronavirus out of the equation and…
Asian stocks mixed after Wall Street gains on recovery hopes
Asian stock markets were mixed Wednesday as hopes for a global economic recovery rose after…
“It feels heavy,” a hospital chaplain sees death after death
ALBANY, Ga. – The doctors and nurses gathered at the door asked if he was…
UK’s ‘Captain Tom’ inspires campaign by 97-year-old Russian
ST. PETERSBURG, Russia – Inspired by 99-year-old Briton Tom Moore’s multi-million pound charity walk, a…
Palestinians fear outbreak in Jerusalem’s ‘no man’s land’
JERUSALEM – As the coronavirus pandemic gathered strength last month, community leaders in a Palestinian…
Israel responds to 1st Gaza rocket fire in more than a month
JERUSALEM – The Israeli military said it struck three Hamas militant posts in Gaza early…
Liberian girl’s song about COVID-19 being played on radio
MONROVIA, Liberia – The voice is strong, and the words are resolute: “Let’s protect ourselves…
Samsung’s Lee apologizes over management, union busting
SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of – Samsung heir Lee Jae-yong on Wednesday expressed remorse but did…
Seoul reports panic buying in N Korea amid economic woes
SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of – The coronavirus pandemic has likely taken a heavy toll on…
Iraqi military says 3 rockets strike near Baghdad airport
BAGHDAD – Three Katyusha rockets struck near the military sector of the Baghdad airport early…
Astronomers find closest black hole to Earth, hints of more
Meet your new but shy galactic neighbour: A black hole left over from the death…
Disney profit sinks amid shuttered parks, movies and sports
NEW YORK – The House of Mouse is struggling amid the coronavirus pandemic. Disney reported…