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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: Prince Charles tests positive for coronavirus
The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic, which has infected more than 428,000 people and killed over 19,000. The COVID-19 illness causes mild or moderate symptoms in most people, but severe symptoms are more likely …
Aid group says Mideast lockdowns hinder humanitarian efforts
CAIRO (AP) — An international aid group said Wednesday that closures aimed at containing the coronavirus pandemic are preventing it from reaching 300,000 people in conflict zones across the Middle East, as the viru…
Britain's Prince Charles tests positive for the coronavirus
LONDON (AP) — Prince Charles, the heir to the British throne, has tested positive for the new coronavirus, royal officials confirmed Wednesday — touching off debate about whether his wealth and status gave him prio…
Bangladesh releases jailed ex-PM Zia for six months
DHAKA,Bangladesh (AP) — Bangladesh's government on Wednesday released imprisoned opposition leader and former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia for six months on condition that she stays at home and does not attempt to le…
Israel parliament speaker resigns in facing high court order
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel's parliament speaker resigned Wednesday after seven years on the job rather than comply with a Supreme Court order to convene a vote on his replacement, dealing a blow to Prime Minister Benj…
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Aid group: Mideast lockdowns hinder humanitarian efforts
CAIRO (AP) — An international aid group said Wednesday that closures aimed at containing the coronavirus pandemic are preventing it from reaching 300,000 people in conflict zones across the Middle East, after autho…
White House, Congress agree on $2 trillion virus rescue bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House and Senate leaders of both parties announced agreement early Wednesday on an unprecedented $2 trillion emergency bill to rush sweeping aid to businesses, workers and a health care …
Afghan officials say 25 killed in Kabul attack on Sikhs
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — A lone Islamic State gunman rampaged through a Sikh house of worship in the heart of the Afghan capital, Kabul, on Wednesday, killing 25 worshippers and wounding eight, Afghanistan's Inter…
Australia criticizes China's espionage case against writer
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australia on Wednesday criticized China for formally charging a Chinese-Australian writer with espionage during the coronavirus pandemic.
Boko Haram kills 92 soldiers in Chad in country's worst toll
N'DJAMENA, Chad (AP) — Boko Haram extremists have killed at least 92 Chadian soldiers in the deadliest attack on the nation’s forces, Chad’s president said.
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Trump, Congress agree on $2 trillion virus rescue bill
Afghan authorities raise death toll from Islamic State group's attack on Sikh place of worship in Kabul to 25 killed
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Afghan authorities raise death toll from Islamic State group's attack on Sikh place of worship in Kabul to 25 killed.
Some defy India's sweeping virus lockdown but most stay in
NEW DELHI (AP) — Indians woke up to deserted streets on Wednesday as the government began the gargantuan task of keeping 1.3 billion people indoors during a Hindu holiday season to prevent the coronavirus from rapi…
The Latest: Russia orders preparation for virus patients
The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic, which has infected more than 425,000 people and killed over 18,000. The COVID-19 illness causes mild or moderate symptoms in most people, but severe symptoms are more likely …