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Myanmar forces kill 7 as crackdown on protesters continues

Myanmar forces kill 7 as crackdown on protesters continues

MANDALAY, Myanmar — Security forces in Myanmar on Saturday again met protests against last month’s military takeover with lethal force, killing at least seven people by shooting live ammunition at demonstrators.
How Cuomo investigation, possible impeachment could play out

How Cuomo investigation, possible impeachment could play out

NEW YORK — Gov. Andrew Cuomo has urged New Yorkers to “wait for the facts." Patience, though, has grown thin. The state's two U.S. senators, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Sen.
Police detain participants in Russian opposition forum

Police detain participants in Russian opposition forum

MOSCOW — Police in Moscow detained about 200 people participating in a forum of independent members of municipal councils on Saturday, an action that came amid a multi-pronged crackdown on dissent by Russian authorities.
Jordan health minister steps down after deaths in virus ward

Jordan health minister steps down after deaths in virus ward

SALT, Jordan — Jordan’s health minister stepped down Saturday after at least seven patients in a hospital COVID-19 ward died due to a shortage of oxygen supplies, state media reported.
China aims to vaccinate 70-80% of population by mid-2022

China aims to vaccinate 70-80% of population by mid-2022

BEIJING — China is aiming to vaccinate 70-80% of its population by mid-2022, the head of the country's Center for Disease Control said Saturday.
New Zealand marks 2 years since Christchurch mosque killings

New Zealand marks 2 years since Christchurch mosque killings

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — New Zealand on Saturday marked the second anniversary of one of its most traumatic days, when 51 worshippers were killed at two Christchurch mosques by a white supremacist gunman.
Biden boosts US vaccine stockpile as world waits

Biden boosts US vaccine stockpile as world waits

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden has directed his administration to order another 100 million doses of the Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine, growing a likely U.S.
Biden played 'sheriff' on '09 aid, now salesman on COVID law

Biden played 'sheriff' on '09 aid, now salesman on COVID law

WASHINGTON — In 2009, then- Vice-President Joe Biden was "Sheriff Joe,” the enforcer making sure federal dollars from a massive economic aid package were getting to the right places and quickly.
UN urges Somalia to organize elections without delay

UN urges Somalia to organize elections without delay

CAMEROON, Cameroon — The U.N. Security Council urged Somalia’s government on Friday to organize elections “without delay” in a resolution that stressed the pressing threat to the country’s security from al-Shabab and armed opposition groups.
Ethiopia denies 'ethnic cleansing,' is open to outside probe

Ethiopia denies 'ethnic cleansing,' is open to outside probe

KAMPALA, Uganda — The Ethiopian government is disputing charges of ethnic cleansing in the Tigray conflict, calling allegations by the United States “unfounded.
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