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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 …
Global economic coordination lacking in virus crisis
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — With the global economy melting down after the failure of Lehman Brothers in 2008, world leaders swiftly created an international forum that committed to boost economies by spending more a…
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UN agency says over 400 migrants intercepted off Libya coast
CAIRO (AP) — Libya’s coast guard intercepted over 400 Europe-bound migrants off the country’s Mediterranean coast and returned them to the capital of Tripoli over the past 24 hours, the U.N. migration agency said S…
The Latest: UK to unveil emergency powers on virus this week
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The Latest: Austria limits movement nationwide amid virus
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Iran reports 113 more deaths from virus, death toll now 724
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran has reported 113 more deaths from the coronavirus pandemic, bringing the country's death toll to 724 amid 13,938 confirmed cases. Iran has the worst outbreak in the Middle East and one of t…
The Latest: Austria’s Tyrol province orders lockdown
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Iran says coronavirus has killed another 113 people, raising overall death toll to 724 amid over 13,900 confirmed cases
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran says coronavirus has killed another 113 people, raising overall death toll to 724 amid over 13,900 confirmed cases.
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Countries around the world announce more virus restrictions
Americans return to long waits for screenings at airports
Weary travelers returning to the U.S. amid coronavirus-related travel restrictions are being greeted by long lines and hourslong waits for required medical screenings at airports.
Americans brace for new life of no school and growing dread
Millions of Americans braced for the week ahead with no school for their children for many days to come, no clue how to effectively do their jobs without child care, and a growing sense of dread about how to stay s…
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Muslim officials: Al-Aqsa mosque, third holiest site in Islam, closes over virus concerns, prayers to continue outside
JERUSALEM (AP) — Muslim officials: Al-Aqsa mosque, third holiest site in Islam, closes over virus concerns, prayers to continue outside.
France holds local elections despite virus lockdown
PARIS (AP) — France is holding nationwide elections Sunday to choose all of its mayors and other local leaders despite a crackdown on public gatherings because of the new virus.