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Egypt releases Khaled Dawoud after 18 months
Egypt releases Khaled Dawoud after 18 months CAIRO (AP) — Egyptian authorities Tuesday released an activist known for his outspoken criticism of the government after he spent more than a year and a half in pre-trial detention, his lawyer said. Khaled Dawoud, an opposition leader and former head of the liberal Dostour, or Constitution party,…
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Egyptian authorities impounded a massive cargo vessel
Egyptian authorities impounded a massive cargo vessel CAIRO (AP) — Egyptian authorities impounded a massive cargo vessel that blocked the Suez Canal last month amid a financial dispute with its owner, the canal chief and a judicial official said Tuesday. Lt. Gen. Osama Rabie said the hulking Ever Given would not be allowed to leave…
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J.Lo and Selena Gomez, for the world’s poorest countries
J.Lo and Selena Gomez, for the world’s poorest countries NEW YORK (AP) — Backed by an international concert hosted by Selena Gomez and headlined by Jennifer Lopez, Global Citizen is unveiling an ambitious campaign to help medical workers in the world’s poorest countries quickly receive COVID-19 vaccines. The anti-poverty organization is announcing the musical event…
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Police chief resign 2 days after Black motorist’s death
Police chief resign 2 days after Black motorist’s death BROOKLYN CENTER, Minn. (AP) — A white police officer who fatally shot a Black man during a traffic stop in a Minneapolis suburb resigned Tuesday, as did the city’s police chief — moves that the mayor said he hoped would help heal the community and lead…
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U.S. should not allow Israel to sabotage returning to JCPOA
U.S. should not allow Israel to sabotage returning to JCPOA In another reckless move last Sunday, April 13, 2021, Israel has struck the Iranian nuclear facility at Natanz, south east of the capital Tehran, apparently causing fire and power outage at the alleged uranium enrichment facility. Details are scarce, with the New York Times reporting…
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J&J shots paused; Biden says it’s a sign of safety
Federal regulators have recommended pausing the distribution of Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine shots after six women developed unusual blood clots. One died and another remains hospitalized. The Associated Press has the story: Biden assures Americans that temporarily halting the Johnson & Johnson vaccine is a good sign WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden’s COVID-19…
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Former cop appeals prison sentence for killing black man
After finding out his attorney never told him about a potential plea deal, a former South Carolina police officer sentenced to 20 years in prison for killing a black man is appealing his sentence. Attorney Andy Savage admitted he never told Michael Slager about the plea deal because it was worse than what he thought…
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How COVID-19 restrictions are affecting Ramadan
As Ramadan begins Tuesday, COVID-19 restrictions are affecting Muslim communities around the world in different ways. The spike in coronavirus cases in several countries has affected “iftar” gatherings and how prayers in mosques are conducted. The Associated Press has the story: Muslims begin Ramadan amid lingering COVID-19 restrictions MECCA, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Muslims in…
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Police and Islamists clash in Pakistan, 4 killed
Clashes between the Pakistanian Islamist party Tehreek-e-Labiak, led by Saad Rizv, and police increased after authorities arrested Rizv. That party and other Islamist parties have clashed with the government over issues involving Islam, most recently demanding that the government expel France’s ambassador over depictions of Islam”s Prophet Muhammad. The Associated Press has the story: Police…