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Explainer: What's Behind the Crisis at Belarus-Poland Border
Belarus was rocked by months of massive protests following the August 2020 election that gave authoritarian President Alexander Lukashenko a sixth term in office.
U.N. Security Council Blacklists Three Houthis In Yemen
The United Nations Security Council blacklisted three Houthi leaders on Wednesday for threatening the peace, security and stability of Yemen, subjecting them to a global asset freeze and travel ban and a targeted arms embargo.
Bumble User Growth Slows As COVID-19 Chokes Spending
Bumble Inc forecast currentquarter revenue above estimates on Wednesday, but fresh COVID19 outbreaks in some markets hit user growth, sending its shares down over 6% in extended trading.
Crew Member Sues Alec Baldwin, Others Over 'Rust' Shooting
The head of lighting on the film Rust filed a lawsuit Wednesday over Alec Baldwin's fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the New Mexico set of the Western, alleging negligence that caused him severe emotional distress" that will haunt him...
Biden, Others Pay Tribute To Former Gov. Ruth Ann Minner
Mourners shared laughter, memories and tears Wednesday as they paid their last respects to former Delaware Gov. Ruth Ann Minner.
Collins, Riske Set Up All-American Semifinal In Linz
Alison Riske defeated Chinese qualifier Wang Xinyu 63, 75 on Wednesday to set up an allAmerican semifinal against Danielle Collins at the Upper Austria Ladies Linz.
Jill Biden Honors Kids Of Injured Troops As 'Hidden Heroes'
In her first solo White House event as first lady, Jill Biden went right into teacher mode Wednesday as she honored hidden heroes the children and caregivers of injured U.S. troops.
A Look At Key Points In Kyle Rittenhouse's Testimony
Kyle Rittenhouse took the stand in his murder trial Wednesday, testifying about how he shot three men during a protest against police brutality in Kenosha, Wisconsin, last year.
Australia Proposes New $738M Low Emissions Investment Fund
Australias prime minister on Wednesday launched a billion Australian dollar ($738 million) investment fund to fast track emerging low emissions technologies including carbon capture and storage as he bolsters his conservative governments green credentials...
Greece Sees New Infection Spike, Rules Out Drastic Measures
Greece on Tuesday hit a record high in new COVID19 cases for a second day running, with the government ruling out a lockdown or school closures but warning that it might need to mobilize private doctors in badly hit areas.
South Dakota House Votes To Launch Impeachment Probe Of AG
South Dakota's House launched an investigation Tuesday into whether the state's attorney general should be impeached for his conduct surrounding a car crash last year that killed a pedestrian.
Moderna Seeks EU Authorisation for Covid-19 Vaccine in Young Children
Moderna Inc delayed the U.S. application for children aged 6 to 11, while the FDA completes its review for the vaccine's use in the 12-17 age group.
AP FACT CHECK: Biden Hypes $1T Bill Impact On Electric Cars
Boasting about his $1 trillion infrastructure package, President Joe Biden overstated its reach by claiming it would result in 500,000 electric vehicle charging stations and meet his pledge to nudge half of U.S. drivers into EVs by decades end.
Five Dead, Over 4,000 Marooned in Torrential Rains in Sri Lanka
The fatalities were reported from north, central, south and northwestern regions of the country, National Disaster Management Centre said.
Tennis-Samsonova Leads Russia To Fifth Billie Jean King Cup Title
Russia claimed their fifth Billie Jean King Cup title on Saturday after Daria Kasatkina and Liudmila Samsonova handed them an unbeatable 20 lead over Switzerland on Saturday.
Children Under 12 Account for Over 20% of New Daily Covid Cases in Canada
Canada has ordered 2.9 million doses of Pfizer's vaccine for children. But it is still awaiting for approval from the Health Ministry.
