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US Supreme Court blocks Trump rule limiting mail voting, sides with Dem states
Report finds lapses ahead of New Zealand mosque attack
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — There were no clear signs that an attack last year on two New Zealand mosques was imminent, but police should have done a better job vetting the lone gunman when he applied for a gun …
Pope makes surprise early morning prayer visit in rainy Rome
ROME (AP) — Pope Francis on Tuesday made a surprise early morning visit to the Spanish Steps in Rome to pray for people worldwide struggling in the pandemic.
Top Saudi diplomat on 1st Sudan visit since al-Bashir ouster
CAIRO (AP) — Saudi Arabia’s foreign minister arrived in Khartoum on Tuesday, Sudan’s state-run news agency reported, the first visit by the kingdom’s top diplomat since Sudan’s military overthrew former autocratic …
Avalanche warnings, power cuts after snowfall in Austria
BERLIN (AP) — Authorities in Austria issued avalanche warnings Tuesday for the east of the country as 4,000 homes there were without electricity and one man was injured while on a back-country skiing tour.
Germany commissions report that will address police racism
BERLIN (AP) — After a lengthy political standoff, Germany's top security official has commissioned a study into police work that will include examining the extent of racism in the force.
Capsule with asteroid samples arrives in Japan for research
TOKYO (AP) — Japanese space agency officials were delighted Tuesday by the return of a small capsule containing asteroid soil samples obtained by their Hayabusa2 spacecraft and were anxiously waiting to look inside…
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Iran's president vows to continue supporting Syria
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said Tuesday his country will continue to support Syria, urging Damascus to confront Israel in the occupied Golan Heights.
China condemns new US Hong Kong sanctions, Taiwan arms sale
BEIJING (AP) — China lashed out at the U.S. on Tuesday over new American sanctions against Chinese officials for their actions in Hong Kong, along with the sale of more U.S. military equipment to Taiwan, moves touc…
China and Nepal announce new agreed-on height for Mount Everest of 8,849 meters (29,032 feet), ending past discrepancy
BEIJING (AP) — China and Nepal announce new agreed-on height for Mount Everest of 8,849 meters (29,032 feet), ending past discrepancy.
China, Nepal say Everest a bit higher than past measurements
KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — China and Nepal jointly announced a new official height for Mount Everest on Tuesday, ending a discrepancy between the two nations.
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Gunmen kill TV cameraman in northwestern Pakistan
PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) — Unidentified gunmen shot and killed a journalist in the northwestern Pakistani city of Dera Ismail Khan, police said Tuesday.
'New start:' Medics juggle surgery backlogs and virus fight
PARIS (AP) — Chatting before they go under the knife, the two women picture their lives after surgery. Caroline Erganian hopes to be rid of her pain. Lolita Andela imagines being able to be active with her kids.