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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 …
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Iran asks for billions in loans as virus deaths climb to 429
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran said Thursday it had asked for an emergency $5 billion loan from the International Monetary Fund to help fight the spread of a new virus that's swept across the country, infecting more than…
Iran says new coronavirus has killed 75 more people, raising death toll to 429 amid over 10,000 cases there.
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran says new coronavirus has killed 75 more people, raising death toll to 429 amid over 10,000 cases there.
EU slams Trump's "unilateral" travel ban from Europe
BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union has slammed the new anti-virus travel ban announced by U.S. President Donald Trump, lashing out at an "unilateral" decision taken "without consultation."
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European Union slams Trump's "unilateral" decision to ban most travel from Europe
BRUSSELS (AP) — European Union slams Trump's "unilateral" decision to ban most travel from Europe.
Myanmar repatriates suspected remains of US WWII servicemen
MANDALAY, Myanmar (AP) — The U.S. military on Thursday repatriated what may be the remains of service personnel who were lost in action in Myanmar during World War II.
EU assessing Trump's travel ban from Europe as virus spreads
BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union on Thursday will evaluate President Donald Trump’s decision to restrict travel from Europe to the United States amid deep concern over the economic impact of the move with markets…
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World walls off as leaders warn viral pandemic will worsen
European Central Bank expected to offer economic stimulus
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — The European Central Bank is expected to announce new measures to cushion the economy against the disruption from the virus outbreak when its top officials meet Thursday.
Guides say China is shutting Everest due to virus fears
KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — Expedition operators on Mount Everest said Thursday that Chinese mountaineering officials will not allow spring climbs from their side of the mountain due to fears of the coronavirus.
Iraq will investigate attack on base that killed US troops
BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraq's military said Thursday it opened an investigation into a rocket attack that killed three service members, including two Americans, at an Iraqi base housing coalition forces, igniting fears of …
Season-ending ski races canceled, Kilde wins World Cup title
LONDON (AP) — The season-ending men’s World Cup ski races were canceled Thursday to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, giving Norwegian skier Aleksander Aamodt Kilde his first overall title.
Australian highest court to rule on Cardinal's appeal later
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australia's highest court on Thursday said it will deliver a verdict at a later date on whether to overturn the convictions of the most senior Catholic to be found guilty of child sex abu…