Category: World
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Indian scientists appeal to PM for COVID-19 data
As COVID-19 cases surge in India, Indian scientists are appealing to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to release data on the virus. They say they have been unable to get information that would allow them predict how many beds, oxygen or intensive care facilities would be needed. The Associated Press has the story: Facing humanitarian crisis…
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Israel Religious festival stampede kills 44 and hurts dozens
Israel Religious festival stampede kills 44 JERUSALEM (AP) — A stampede at a religious festival attended by tens of thousands of ultra-Orthodox Jews in northern Israel killed at least 44 people and injured about 150 early Friday, medical officials said. It was one of the country’s deadliest civilian disasters. The stampede began when large numbers…
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Indians desperate, turning to black market for COVID-19
As India sets another global record in new virus cases Thursday, those infected are looking to the black market for treatment due to overwhelmed hospitals. Medications like remdesivir and steroids are scarce. The Associated Press has the story: Surge of COVID-19 in India has patients obtaining drugs from the black market NEW DELHI (AP) —…
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Khartoum Tel-Aviv from 3 NO’s to possible Direct flights
Khartoum Tel-Aviv from 3 NO’s to possible Direct flights Historical background In December 2020, ending more than seven decades of enmity, Sudan and Israel reached an agreement to normalize their relations. Sudan was the third country (out of four) to move toward normalization with Israel during the latter half of 2020 but compared to the…
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Israeli soccer referee: I am transgender
Sapir Berman, an Israeli soccer referee, has decided to come out as transgender. Israel is generally progressive on LGBTQ rights, but some soccer matches are played in more conservative communities. The Associated Press has the story: Sapir Berman, soccer referee in Israel, comes out as transgender RAMAT GAN, Israel (AP) — An Israeli soccer referee…
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Russian court freezes Navalny’s anti-corruption org
Imprisoned Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny had his anti-corruption group Foundation for Fighting Corruption hit by a court injunction on Monday. The order suspends the organization’s offices from conducting activity. The Associated Press has the story: Russian court grants injunction suspending imprisoned opposition leader Alexei Navalny’s organization from operating MOSCOW (AP) — A Moscow court…
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EU chief complains Turkish leader was sexist
A meeting between Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen resulted in complaints by von der Leyen about sexism. Only two chairs were set up for the meeting in Ankara, and one of them had already been taken by European Council President Charles Michel. The Associated Press has the…
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Myanmar protests continue despite peace agreement
Although Southeast Asian leaders recently came to a “five-point consensus” on the violence in Myanmar, young people continue to defiantly rally in the streets of Yangon. Myanmar’s shadow National Unity Government was not included in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations’ junta. The Associated Press has the story: Demonstrations continue in Myanmar despite ASEAN junta…
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Tribute to French police official killed by terrorist
On Monday, over 1,000 attended a tribute for a French police official killed inside her police station by a terrorist from Tunisia. A group of imams organized another small tribute in Rambouillet on Monday to honor the slain official and show their support for police and national unity. The Associated Press has the story: France…
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Analysis: New round of violence in Jerusalem
Tensions increased in Jerusalem after Israel barricaded a plaza outside of Jerusalem’s Old City during the holy month of Ramadan. Although the barricades were suddenly removed Sunday, the violence has continued. The Associated Press has the story: Barricades in Jerusalem set off new round of violence JERUSALEM (AP) — The holy city of Jerusalem, a…