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Former Pentagon Chief Says U.S. Should Deploy Troops Along Black Sea
Former Secretary of Defense Mark Esper says the United States should deploy more troops along the Black Sea in Bulgaria and Romania to deter potential aggression from Russia as tensions between Moscow and Washington heat up.
I Got The Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine. Now What?
I got the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine. Now what?
Snippets from UK: After a Damp Squib in 2020, Baisakahi Fervour Returns as Covid Eases
From the British government extolling Sikhs to the Cairn Energy vs GoI case dragging on, a roundup of what's making news today.
Lin-Manuel Miranda, Mayor Open New Times Square Vaccine Site
Hamilton creator LinManuel Miranda joined New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio on Monday at the grand opening of a Times Square COVID19 vaccination site intended to jumpstart the city's entertainment industry.
Russian Prison Threatens to Force Feed Hunger-striking Kremlin Critic Alexei Navalny: Allies
Navalny, whom the West says has been wrongly jailed and should be freed, was moved to a prison clinic earlier this month
No. 15 Seed Kudermetova, Kovinic Set For Volvo Car Final
Veronikia Kudermetova of Russia and Danka Kovinic of Montenegro will play for their first WTA title Sunday in the Volvo Car Open championship.
Myanmar Security Forces with Rifle Grenades Kill Over 80 Anti-coup Protesters: Report
Death toll details in Bago town were not initially available as security forces piled up bodies in the Zeyar Muni pagoda compound and cordoned off the area.
6.0 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Celebes Sea, Near Philippines: Seismological Centre
An earthquake of magnitude 6.0 struck in the ocean 214 km (132 miles) southsouthwest of Sarangi, Philippines, the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre said on Saturday.
12 Injured as Hardline Islamist Activists Attack Devotees Inside Mosque in Bangladesh
The incident took place on Friday at the mosque in the Gaibandha district when self-proclaimed Hefazat-e-Islam activists snatched the mic from the Imam and preached about the organisation, Dhaka Tribune reported.
Officer Who Stuffed Snow In Man's Mouth During Arrest Quits
An Ohio police officer who stuffed snow into the mouth of a man being arrested for domestic violence has resigned, interim Akron Police Chief Mike Caprez said during a Thursday news conference.
Mexico Expects A 'Constant And Growing' Flow Of Migrants
Mexicos top diplomat said Thursday his country expects to see constant and growing flows of migrants in coming years and estimated the United States must spend $2 billion per year in development aid to stem the tide.
$50M Suit Alleges Retaliation Over Allegations Against Coach
In a $50 million federal racketeering lawsuit, an associate athletic director at Louisiana State University accuses university officials of retaliating against her for reporting racist remarks and inappropriate sexual behavior by former head football coac...
Background Checks No Longer Required For Tennessee Gunowners
Tennessee has become the latest state to allow most adults 21 and older carry handguns without first clearing a background check and training after Gov. Bill Lee on Thursday signed the measure into law.
COVAX Vaccines Reach More Than 100 Countries, Despite Supply Snags
The programme offers a lifeline to low-income countries in particular, allowing them in the first instance to inoculate health workers and others at high risk,.
Beijing Trumps New York City to Become Home to Most Billionaires, Mumbai 8th on Forbes List, See Top 10 Cities
Mumbai featured in the Forbes list with 48 dollar billionaires as it added 10 billionaires last year.
Puerto Rico To Open Vaccinations To All Amid COVID-19 Spike
Puerto Ricos governor announced Wednesday that officials will start vaccinating all those 16 years and older beginning Monday, prompting celebrations across a U.S. territory facing a spike in COVID19 cases.
