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March 21, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Fraud and sex abuse probes in UN peace operations increase

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N.’s internal oversight body says in a report on U.N. peace operations that the number of fraud cases it decided to investigate last year increased nearly 80% from 2018, while the number of sexual exploitation and abuse cases rose 40%.

Local legislators reserving judgment on Shea report
December 23, 2019 10:18 p.m.

Local legislators reserving judgment on Shea report

MOSES LAKE — Local legislators, though expressing concern, are reserving judgment until they can further review a state House report that accuses Rep. Matt Shea, R-Spokane Valley, of engaging in “domestic terrorism.”

August 20, 2020 10:27 a.m.

The Latest: WHO urges African governments to reopen schools

JOHANNESBURG -- The World Health Organization has urged African governments to accelerate the reopening of schools, saying that the continent’s youths will suffer from prolonged closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

September 6, 2020 4:27 a.m.

The Latest: Berlusconi in 'most delicate phase' of the virus

ROME — Silvio Berlusconi’s doctor says that the hospitalized former Italian premier is responding “optimally” to COVID-19 treatment, but that he belongs to the most vulnerable category of patients and is in “the most delicate phase” of the virus.

August 20, 2020 5:27 a.m.

Belarus' prosecutors open probe against opposition activists

MINSK, Belarus (AP) — Prosecutors in Belarus opened a criminal investigation Thursday against opposition activists who set up a council to negotiate a democratic transition of power amid massive protests against official election results that extended the 26-year rule of the country’s authoritarian leader.

August 21, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Belarus' prosecutors open probe against opposition activists

MINSK, Belarus (AP) — Prosecutors in Belarus opened a criminal investigation Thursday against opposition activists who set up a council to negotiate a democratic transition of power amid massive protests against official election results that extended the 26-year rule of the country’s authoritarian leader.

May 11, 2021 7:24 a.m.

Rockets kill 2 Israelis as Israeli strikes kill 26 in Gaza

GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israel unleashed new airstrikes on Gaza early Tuesday, hitting a pair of high-rise buildings believed to be housing militants, as Hamas and other armed groups bombarded southern Israel with hundreds of rockets. The escalation was sparked by weeks of tensions in contested Jerusalem.

July 5, 2020 6:27 p.m.

AP News in Brief at 9:09 p.m. EDT

Debates turn emotional as schools decide how and if to open

September 13, 2020 12:03 p.m.

The Latest: Jaguars undrafted rookie back sets NFL record

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September 13, 2020 11:27 p.m.

The Latest: Parliament opens in India, global virus hot spot

NEW DELHI — India reopened its Parliament after more than five months Monday even as the country continues to report the most daily new infections of the coronavirus in the world and daily virus deaths remain above 1,000.

September 14, 2020 12:03 a.m.

The Latest: Parliament opens in India, global virus hot spot

NEW DELHI — India reopened its Parliament after more than five months Monday even as the country continues to report the most daily new infections of the coronavirus in the world and daily virus deaths remain above 1,000.

December 22, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Asia Today: Seoul area curbing public gatherings

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Gatherings of more than five people will be banned in South Korea’s capital region as an elevated step to suppress what authorities call an “explosive” surge in coronavirus infections.

December 21, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Asia Today: Seoul area curbing public gatherings

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Gatherings of more than five people will be banned in South Korea’s capital region as an elevated step to suppress what authorities call an “explosive” surge in coronavirus infections.

January 7, 2021 12:06 a.m.

Governors scramble to speed vaccine effort after slow start

New York’s governor threatened to fine hospitals if they don't use their allotment of COVID-19 vaccine fast enough. His South Carolina counterpart warned health care workers they have until Jan. 15 to get a shot or move to the back of the line. California’s governor wants to use dentists to vaccinate people.

January 6, 2021 7:27 a.m.

Governors scramble to speed vaccine effort after slow start

New York’s governor threatened to fine hospitals if they don't use their allotment of COVID-19 vaccine fast enough. His South Carolina counterpart warned health care workers they have until Jan. 15 to get a shot or move to the back of the line. California’s governor wants to use dentists to vaccinate people.

January 12, 2020 7:05 p.m.

Lava gushes from Philippine volcano as ash spreads to Manila

TAGAYTAY, Philippines (AP) — Red-hot lava gushed out of a Philippine volcano Monday after a sudden eruption of ash and steam that forced villagers to flee en masse and shut down Manila’s international airport, offices and schools.

March 3, 2020 7:05 a.m.

Tornado hits downtown Nashville, at least 9 die in Tennessee

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tornadoes ripped across Tennessee early Tuesday, shredding at least 40 buildings and killing at least nine people. One of the twisters caused severe damage across downtown Nashville.

December 9, 2020 12:09 a.m.

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January 24, 2021 10:09 a.m.

The Latest: Turkey's COVID-19 death toll tops 25,000

ANKARA, Turkey - Turkey on Sunday passed 25,000 Covid-19-related deaths since the start of the outbreak in March, the health ministry said.

June 14, 2020 10:03 a.m.

The Latest: 7 Minneapolis officers quit in wake of protests

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