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Japan, US showcase alliance, resolve in dealing with China WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden and Japan Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga showcased the alliance between their two countries as well as their shared resolve in dealing with China as they met Friday at the White House in Biden's first face-to-face talks with a foreign leader as president. by Associated Press Published Apr. 17 2021 @ 12:05am

Biden to pull troops from Afghanistan WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden said Wednesday he will withdraw remaining U.S. troops from the "forever war" in Afghanistan, declaring the Sept. 11 terror attacks of 20 years ago cannot justify American forces still dying in the nation's longest war. by Associated Press Published Apr. 15 2021 @ 12:05am

US to withdraw all troops from Afghanistan by Sept 11 WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden will withdraw all U.S. troops from Afghanistan by Sept. 11, the 20th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on America that were coordinated from that country, several U.S. officials said Tuesday. by Associated Press Published Apr. 14 2021 @ 12:05am

Iran calls Natanz atomic site blackout ‘nuclear terrorism’ DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran on Sunday described a blackout at its underground Natanz atomic facility an act of “nuclear terrorism,” raising regional tensions as world powers and Tehran continue to negotiate over its tattered nuclear deal. Published Apr. 12 2021 @ 12:25am

Brazil’s virus outlook darkens amid vaccine supply snags RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — April is shaping up to be Brazil’s darkest month yet in the pandemic, with hospitals struggling with a crush of patients, deaths on track for record highs and few signs of a reprieve from a troubled vaccination program in Latin America’s largest nation. Published Apr. 12 2021 @ 12:20am

Aid group facilities targeted in northeast Nigeria LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) — Suspected Islamic extremists attacked the offices of several international aid groups, setting them ablaze and renewing concerns Sunday about the safety of humanitarian workers in Nigeria’s embattled northeast. Published Apr. 12 2021 @ 12:20am

Countries worldwide hit new records for virus cases, deaths Ambulances filled with breathless patients lined up in Brazil as nations around the world set new records Thursday for COVID-19 deaths and new coronavirus infections. by the Associated Press Published Apr. 11 2021 @ 12:05am

Countries hit new records for virus cases, deaths Ambulances filled with breathless patients lined up in Brazil as nations around the world set new records Thursday for COVID-19 deaths and new coronavirus infections. by Associated Press Published Apr. 9 2021 @ 12:05am

Holocaust survivors use social media to fight anti-Semitism BERLIN (AP) — Alarmed by a rise in online anti-Semitism during the pandemic, coupled with studies indicating younger generations lack even basic knowledge of the Nazi genocide, Holocaust survivors are taking to social media to share their experiences of how hate speech paved the way for mass murder. by Associated Press Published Apr. 9 2021 @ 12:05am

Vaccine reaches world's far corners After enduring 40-knot winds and freezing sea spray, jostled health care providers arrived wet and cold on two Maine islands in the North Atlantic late last month to conduct coronavirus vaccinations. by Associated Press Published Apr. 8 2021 @ 12:05am

Christians mark another pandemic Easter Christianity's most joyous feast day was celebrated worldwide with the faithful spaced apart in pews and singing choruses of "Hallelujah" through face coverings on a second Easter Sunday marked by pandemic precautions. by Associated Press Published Apr. 5 2021 @ 12:05am

UK: Benefits outweigh risks for AstraZeneca despite 7 deaths LONDON (AP) — Britain's medicines regulator is urging people to continue taking the AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine, despite revealing that seven people in the U. by Associated Press Published Apr. 4 2021 @ 12:05am