Category: Top Story
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Biden admin considering joining Iran deal again
As expected, the Biden administration is considering rejoining the Iran nuclear deal that President Trump had exited. At the same time, it is becoming more generous than the Trump administration in granting Iraq extensions of time to continue using power from Iran. The Associated Press has the story: Biden administration exploring ways to renew Iran…
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Belgium party broken up by police with hoses
Partiers continue to violate coronavirus restrictions around the world, most recently in Belgium, sparking police intervention. The Belgium party attracted up to 2,000, and resulted in 22 arrests and multiple injuries. The Associated Press has the story: Belgian police disperse large party in Brussels, resulting in arrests and injuries BRUSSELS (AP) — Clashes between Belgian…
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Cherry Blossom Festival only partially opening up
As D.C. remains partially locked down, its famous Cherry Blossom Festival will take place in part remotely again like last year. Tourists can visit areas like the Tidal Basin, but their numbers may be limited if too many people show up. The Associated Press has the story: Washington D.C.’s famous Cherry Blossom Festival comes up…
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Va. Supreme Court approves Confederate statues’ removal
Across the country, symbols of the Confederacy are being dismantled as societal attitudes change, feeling they represent slavery. The latest effort is taking place in Virginia, where the state supreme court ruled Confederate general statues may be removed. The Associated Press has the story: Statues of Confederate generals Robert E. Lee and Thomas ‘Stonewall’ Jackson…
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Saudis not ready to increase oil production yet
Due to ongoing uncertainty about the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, Saudi Arabia’s energy minister said OPEC needs to be very cautious about resuming pre-pandemic oil production levels, because raising them too soon could depress prices. Russia, on the other hand, is more eager to increase production because its budget can handle a price drop…
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WHO concerned about Europe’s slow immunization rate
COVID-19 immunization shots have only reached about 5.6% of people in the European Union. Dr. Hans Kluge, WHO’s regional director for Europe, is concerned that the slow rollout of vaccines risks prolonging the pandemic. The Associated Press has the story: WHO’s regional director for Europe says immunization campaigns there are ‘unacceptably slow’ LONDON (AP) —…
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SCOTUS upholds FCC relaxing media ownership restrictions
Due to times changing with internet and cable companies growing and taking readers and viewers away from traditional media, the FCC has relaxed some restrictions on traditional media. The Supreme Court unanimously upheld the move, which prohibited a company from owning a radio or TV station and a daily newspaper in the same media market.…
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Russia says relations with U.S. hit bottom
Relations with Russia continue to deteriorate, as Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said they’ve “hit the bottom.” The remarks come after Russia withdrew its ambassador from the U.S., in retaliation for President Biden calling Russian President Vladimir Putin a “killer.” The Associated Press has the story: Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov dismayed about deterioration of…
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U.S. Opposes Nord Stream 2. Said Norman Roule
U.S. Opposes Nord Stream 2 Russian Gas Pipeline U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken told his German counterpart that sanctions against the Nord Stream 2 natural gas Russian pipeline were a real possibility and American opposition to its construction is clear. The United States and eastern European Union countries contend that Nord Stream 2 is…