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21 Chicago Cops Put On 'No Pay Status' In Vaccine Standoff
Chicago Police Superintendent David Brown said Tuesday that 21 officers have been placed on no pay status for refusing to comply with the city's order to disclose their COVID19 vaccination status.
N.Korea Confirms Submarine Launch Of New Ballistic Missile
North Korea testfired a new, smaller ballistic missile from a submarine, state media confirmed on Wednesday, a move that analysts said could be aimed at more quickly fielding an operational missile submarine.
Prosecutors Rest; Giuliani Associate Considers Testifying
An associate of Rudy Giuliani must decide by Wednesday morning whether to testify at his trial on charges that he illegally enabled a Russian financier to contribute to U.S. politicians.
Montana Man Charged With Running Over, Killing Girlfriend
Prosecutors have charged a Montana man with killing his girlfriend by running over her in his pickup truck during an alcohol-fueled argument in a grocery store parking lot.
Biden Picks Career Diplomat For Top Posting In Pakistan
U.S. President Joe Biden plans to nominate Donald Blome, currently ambassador to Tunisia, as his top diplomat in Pakistan as Washington works to manage the situation in neighboring Afghanistan following the withdrawal of American troops.
U.S. Says It Made No Financing Offers To Turkey On F-16 Jets
The United States on Monday did not confirm Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan's comment that Washington had made an offer to Ankara for the sale of F16 fighter jets but added that it has not made Turkey a financing offer for the warplanes.
Judge Sets Arraignment Date For Venezuela Envoy Saab Accused Of Money Laundering
A U.S. judge on Monday set a Nov. 1 arraignment date for Alex Saab, a businessman accused of laundering money on behalf of Venezuela's government, in a case that pits the United States against the government of President Nicolas Maduro.
6 Killed, 2 Wounded In Shooting Outside Bar In Mexico
Six people were shot to death Monday outside a bar in the western Mexico state of Michoacan, and two others were wounded.
Russian Court Outlaws Racist, Sexist Extremist Group
A Russian court on Monday outlawed a radical online group that has become infamous for its racist and sexist views.
Haitians Protest Kidnappings As FBI Says It Will Assist In Effort To Find Missionaries
Haitians on Monday mounted a nationwide strike to protest a growing wave of kidnappings, days after the abduction of a group of missionaries prompted FBI involvement and fueled international concerns over gang violence in the crisisstricken Caribbean nati...
EXCLUSIVE | More Cracks in Taliban as Int'l Face Stanikzai Upset with Afghan Regime, Pak Meddling
According to sources, Stanikzai has told the Taliban regime that managing global diplomatic expectations is becoming demanding.
Missionary Group Confirms Kidnapping Of 16 Americans, One Canadian
A missionary group including 16 Americans and one Canadian were kidnapped in Haiti on Saturday while on a trip to an orphanage, the Ohiobased Christian Aid Ministries group said on Sunday.
Removed Robert E. Lee Statue Now On Display At Texas Resort
A statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee that the city of Dallas removed from a park and later sold in an online auction is now on display at a golf resort in West Texas.
Venezuelan Government Suspends Negotiations With Opposition
Venezuela on Saturday said it would suspend negotiations with the opposition that were set to resume this weekend, after Cape Verde extradited Colombian businessman Alex Saab to the United States on money laundering charges.
Russia Tops 1,000 Daily Covid Deaths for First Time With Jab Drive at Standstill, No Curbs in Place
The surging outbreak has come with just 31 percent of Russians fully inoculated as of Saturday, according to the Gogov website, which tallies Covid-19 data from the regions.
UN Extends Haiti Political Mission After US-China Dispute
The U.N. Security Council voted unanimously Friday evening to extend the U.N. political mission in Haiti after a dispute between China which has no diplomatic relations with Latin Americas poorest country and many other members who stressed the importance...