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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 …
South Africa's 'upside down' house attracts tourists
HARTEBEESTPOORT, South Africa (AP) — With its roof on the ground and its floor in the air, an upside down house is attracting tourists who want to see the world from different perspective.
Man convicted of murder flees Alabama prison for second time
SPRINGVILLE, Ala. (AP) — A man serving a life sentence after being convicted of murder escaped an Alabama prison early Tuesday for the second time in less than 20 years.
SEC bans employees from Washington office after virus scare
WASHINGTON (AP) — Securities and Exchange Commission employees have been told to work remotely for the foreseeable future after a coronavirus scare at the agency's Washington headquarters.
Russian President Vladimir Putin supports proposed constitutional amendment allowing him to seek another term in power
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin supports proposed constitutional amendment allowing him to seek another term in power.
Putin backs amendment allowing him to remain in power
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday backed a proposed constitutional amendment that would allow him to seek re-election after his current term ends in 2024, ending uncertainty about his future…
Israeli court rejects Netanyahu request to delay trial
JERUSALEM (AP) — An Israeli court on Tuesday rejected Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's request to delay the start of his corruption trial, clearing the way for proceedings to begin as planned next week.
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Russian lawmaker suggests scrapping presidential term limits
MOSCOW (AP) — Valentina Tereshkova, the first woman to have flown in space and a lawmaker with Russia's ruling party, proposed Tuesday to scrap presidential term limits in order to allow Russia President Vladimir P…
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Global Forecast as of 23:00 GMT Tuesday, March 10, 2020
Holi festival subdued in India over coronavirus concerns
NEW DELHI (AP) — Hindus threw colored powder and sprayed water in massive celebrations of the festival of Holi in India on Tuesday, but the enthusiasm was subdued compared to previous years because of fears of the …
Police arrest 37 'fast & furious' theft suspects in Romania
BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — Romanian and French police arrested 37 people in Romania suspected of belonging to an organized criminal group which carried out over 150 highway cargo thefts from moving trucks, the Europ…
What's Happening: Italy under lockdown, stocks rebound
ROME (AP) — Italy enters its first day under a nationwide lockdown after a government decree extended restrictions on movement from the hard-hit north to the rest of the country. As Italy struggled with rising case…
Virus Outbreak, ADVISORY
Italian authorities say the number of coronavirus infections in the country has topped the 10,000 mark, hitting 10,149. They say the number of deaths from the virus rose to 631, up from 463 a day earlier. A sweepin…
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Kremlin says Trump not coming to Moscow for Victory Day
MOSCOW (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump will not be coming to Moscow for Victory Day celebrations on May 9, the Kremlin said Tuesday.