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FBI arrests Energy Department employee on charge of trying to support Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen
WASHINGTON (AP) — A Department of Energy electrical engineer has been arrested on charges of providing support to …
The Latest: China pushes back against 'Wuhan virus' label
The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people, but for some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe…
The Latest: Virus patients evacuated on medicalized train
The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people, but for some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe…
Israeli parliament to choose new speaker amid double crisis
JERUSALEM (AP) — The Israeli parliament will select a new speaker on Thursday after the Supreme Court forced the vote amid an unprecedented challenge to Israeli democracy and as the country is battling against the …
Senate unanimously passes massive coronavirus aid plan
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate passed an unparalleled
Tokyo Olympics: Looking for a new date for opening, closing
TOKYO (AP) — The Tokyo Olympics need new dates for the opening and closing ceremonies in 2021.
Global stocks lower after US Senate approves virus aid
BEIJING (AP) — Global stock markets and U.S. futures declined Thursday after the U.S. Senate approved a proposed $2.2 trillion virus aid package following a delay over its details and sent the measure to the House …
Jobless after virus lockdown, India's poor struggle to eat
NEW DELHI (AP) — Some of India's legions of poor and others suddenly thrown out of work by a nationwide stay-at-home order began receiving aid on Thursday, as both public and private groups worked to blunt the impa…
The Latest: Turkey restricts export of some medical devices
The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people, but for some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe…
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SKorea, Singapore get stimulus; casinos hammered
The outbreak of the coronavirus has dealt a shock to the global economy with unprecedented speed as it continues to spread across the world. Here is a look at some of the latest developments Thursday related to the…
The Latest: Virus concerns cancel Olympic cultural event
The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people, but for some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe…
Iraqi military says 2 rockets hit Baghdad's Green Zone
BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraq's military on Thursday said at least two rockets hit inside Baghdad's heavily fortified Green Zone, the seat of Iraq's government and home to the American Embassy, in the first attack following …
World leaders to meet virtually to coordinate virus response
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Leaders of the world's most powerful economies will convene virtually on Thursday to try and coordinate a response to the fast-spreading coronavirus, which has shuttered businesse…
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The Latest: Malaysia's king, queen under quarantine
The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people, but for some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe…