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Millions in Myanmar Struggle to Buy Food as Coup Price Hike Bites
Livelihoods have been lost after strikes and factory closures, fuel prices have shot up and those lucky enough to have bank savings face day-long queues to withdraw their cash.
Race Massacre Remembrance Event Canceled; Rescheduling Hoped
Next week's headline event marking the 100th anniversary of the Tulsa Race Massacre was canceled suddenly Thursday, with organizers citing unexpected circumstances with entertainers and speakers.
US Beats Latvia 4-2 In World Hockey Championship
Trevor Moore and 18yearold Matty Beniers scored in a 1:47 span midway through the second period to help the United States beat Latvia 42 on Thursday in the world hockey championship.
Granholm Sells Stock In Electric Bus Maker That Biden Touted
Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm has sold her ownership interest in an electric bus maker that President Joe Biden touted during a virtual visit last month.
Execution Date Set For Inmate Suing SC Over Firing Squad Law
The South Carolina Supreme Court on Thursday set an execution date for one of two death row prisoners suing the state over a new law forcing inmates to choose between dying by firing squad or electric chair.
Gov: Giuliani Associates Not Entitled To Raid Data For Trial
Prosecutors on Wednesday said they dont plan to use materials from recent raids on Rudy Giulianis home and office at an upcoming trial of two of his associates and another man on charges that they made illegal campaign contributions.
Australian Yang Hengjun To Face Court In Beijing On Espionage Charges
A Beijing court will hear an espionage case on Thursday against Australian blogger Yang Hengjun, detained by Chinese authorities two years ago as he arrived from New York, against a backdrop of worsening ties between the two nations.
9 NYC Jail Workers Charged In Bribery-contraband Scam
Nine current and former New York City Department of Correction workers were arrested Wednesday on charges alleging they took cash bribes to smuggle items including razor blades, drugs and alcohol into city jails in the last two years.
Somalia Reaches Agreement Paving Way For Elections -foreign Minister
Somalia's political leaders have reached an agreement that will pave way for elections, its foreign affairs minister said on Tuesday, ending months of deadlock that at times turned violent.
Hezbollah Leader: Breach Of Jerusalem Means Regional War
The leader of Lebanons militant group Hezbollah said Tuesday any violations of Jerusalem and the sites holy to Muslims and Christians would lead to a regional war.
EU Says Tensions With UK Stem From Brexit, Not N.Ireland Protocol
The European Union's tensions with former member Britain are not due to problems with the Northern Ireland protocol agreed by both sides, but Brexit itself, the head of the bloc's executive said on Tuesday.
US Judge: Saipan Casino Builder Must Pay 7 Ex-workers $5.4M
A judge on the U.S. Pacific island of Saipan on Monday ordered a Hong Kong company to pay seven Chinese construction workers a total of $5.4 million for forcing them to work long hours in dangerous conditions to build a casino, while they were denied medi...
Canada Loses To Germany, Falls To 0-3 At World Championship
Germany beat Canada 31 on Monday at the hockey world championship to remain undefeated through three games.
More Than Dozen Slain In Peru, Allegedly By Shining Path
More than a dozen people were slain in a remote area of central Peru by suspected members of the Shining Path rebel group, just two weeks ahead of the presidential runoff election, authorities said Monday.
New $1.7B Los Angeles International Airport Concourse Opens
A massive new $1.73 billion concourse with 15 gates opened Monday at Los Angeles International Airport.
Michigan Governor Apologizes For Social Distancing Blunder
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer apologized Sunday after apparently violating statemandated social distancing guidelines at an East Lansing bar and grill.