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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 …
Abe: Flex hours, work style among key steps to fight virus
TOKYO (AP) — Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said Tuesday that companies should allow employees to work from home and hospitals must expand their treatment capacity in order for Japan to control its virus outbre…
'Are you still alive?' Virus fears grip South Korean city
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — A woman wearing vinyl gloves on a subway train. Guests donning masks at a sparsely attended wedding ceremony. People feverishly stocking up on instant noodles and rice. Friends calling eac…
United Arab Emirates civil aviation officials ban all flights from Iran for at least a week amid coronavirus outbreak
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — United Arab Emirates civil aviation officials ban all flights from Iran for at least a week amid coronavirus outbreak.
Trump expresses optimism about eventual US-India trade deal
NEW DELHI (AP) — President Donald Trump said Tuesday he's optimistic about the prospects of inking a trade deal with India despite moves by both sides that created doubt about the ability to reach an agreement.
Turkey says 2 Turkish soldiers killed in Libya
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Two Turkish soldiers have been killed in fighting in Libya, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Tuesday as he also defended Ankara's move to also send Syrian opposition fighters to the…
Virus cases in SKorea delays table tennis team world champs
BUSAN, South Korea (AP) — The team world championships in table tennis scheduled in South Korea is the latest sports event postponed because of the virus outbreak from China.
IOC senior member: 3 months to decide fate of Tokyo Olympics
TOKYO (AP) — Dick Pound, the longest-serving member of the IOC, estimates there's a three-month window to decide the fate of the Tokyo Olympics, which are being threatened by the fast-spreading virus from China.
EU to approve tough negotiating mandate for UK trade talks
BRUSSELS (AP) — European Union ministers are set to approve a tough mandate for its negotiations with the United Kingdom on a free trade deal in the wake of Britain's departure last month from the bloc.
South Korea reports 84 more cases of new virus, bringing total number of infections to 977
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea reports 84 more cases of new virus, bringing total number of infections to 977.
35 remain hospitalized in Germany after Carnival crash
BERLIN (AP) — Thirty-five people, around half of whom are children, remained hospitalized Tuesday, a day after a man drove his car into a crowd celebrating Carnival in central Germany. Police continued to look for …
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Turkey, Russia to hold more talks to reduce Syria tensions
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkey's president announced Tuesday that a Russian delegation would arrive the following day to resume talks aimed at easing tensions in northwestern Syria. He also said no consensus was reac…
The Latest: Trump says India to buy $3B military equipment
NEW DELHI (AP) — The Latest on President Donald Trump's visit to India (all times local):
Forest fire near I-80, Appalachian Trail mostly contained
HARDWICK TOWNSHIP, N.J. (AP) — A forest fire burning through a popular hiking area that is crossed by the Appalachian Trail and a major interstate highway was about 80% contained by Monday afternoon, New Jersey fir…
East Timor's premier offers resignation after budget fails
DILI, East Timor (AP) — East Timor's prime minister offered his resignation Tuesday after the budget failed to pass in Parliament.