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Army takes custody of Gorge shooting suspect
MOSES LAKE — The Army has taken custody of the soldier accused of killing two people and injuring several others d…
Israel postpones Netanyahu's trial amid virus lockdown
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel has postponed the next hearing in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's corruption trial because of a tightened coronavirus lockdown that began Friday.
5 nations want Iran to deliver justice on downed plane
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — The countries whose citizens were killed when Iran accidentally shot down a Ukrainian jetliner said Friday they want Iran “to deliver justice and make sure Iran makes full reparations to …
Easing dispute, UAE announces reopening of borders to Qatar
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United Arab Emirates announced on Friday that it would reopen its borders and airspace to Qatar after boycotting the tiny energy-rich country alongside its Gulf allies since 2…
Swedish prime minister defends Christmas shopping mall trip
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Swedish Prime Minister Stefan Lofven on Friday defended his visit to a mall to buy a Christmas present for his wife despite Swedish authorities repeatedly urging people to stay away from …
EU doubles COVID-19 vaccine order with Pfizer-BioNTech
BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union's executive arm said Friday it has secured 300 million extra doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccine, a move that could ease criticism that the EU's executive arm has not…
Pakistani court sentences militant leader to 5 years in jail
MULTAN, Pakistan (AP) — A Pakistani court on Friday convicted and sentenced a senior militant leader to five years in jail in a case of terror financing, the country's counter-terrorism department in the eastern Pu…
Indonesia's top Islamic body OKs China's Sinovac vaccine
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesia's highest Islamic body on Friday gave its religious approval to China's Sinovac vaccine, paving the way for its distribution in the world's most populous Muslim nation.
Indonesia's top Islamic body gives religious approval to China’s Sinovac vaccine, paving the way for its distribution
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesia's top Islamic body gives religious approval to China’s Sinovac vaccine, paving the way for its distribution.
EU doubles COVID-19 vaccines order with Pfizer-BioNTech
BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Commission said Friday it has secured 300 million extra doses of the coronavirus Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine, a move that could ease criticism that the EU's executive arm has not done enoug…
Indonesian cleric who inspired Bali bombings freed from jail
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — A firebrand cleric who inspired bombings in Bali and other attacks walked free from an Indonesian prison Friday after completing his sentence for funding the training of Islamic militants.
Iran's top leader bans corona vaccines from US, Britain
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei Friday banned Iran from importing of American Pfizer-BioNTech and Britain’s Astrazeneca Covid-19 vaccines, a reflection of mistrust toward the West.
Angie Thomas Writers Scholarship to be awarded for 2nd time
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A private university in Mississippi is preparing to award a second scholarship to an incoming freshman who will major in creative writing.
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The Latest: EU secures 300 million more doses of vaccine
SINGAPORE —- Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong received a vaccine against the COVID-19 virus on Friday as the island nation started immunizing its small population.
The Latest: Thailand tightens domestic travel as cases rise
BANGKOK — Thailand reported 205 new virus cases, a slight dip from previous days as it tightened controls on domestic travel.