Sao Paulo governor seeks tests of 1st Brazilian COVID-19 jab
SAO PAULO — The governor of Sao Paulo said on Friday he will seek federal approval for phase 1 and 2 trials of Brazil’s...
VW to seek damages from former executives for diesel scandal
<p>BERLIN — Volkswagen is seeking damages from two former top executives for their role in the diesel emissions scandal that cost the German automaker...
Migrant arrivals to Europe lower but deaths remain high
BARCELONA, Spain — The number of migrants and asylum-seekers who reached Europe in 2020 is the lowest it has been in the past decade,...
Cash-strapped Sudan clears overdue payments to World Bank
<p>CAIRO — The Sudanese government said Friday it cleared all of its overdue payments to the World Bank, a move that gives the highly-indebted...
Putin hails Russian military’s performance in Arctic drills
MOSCOW — Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday hailed the military's performance during recent Arctic drills, part of Moscow's efforts to expand its presence...
Report: Money key to reverse pandemic losses for poor
<p>UNITED NATIONS — More than 60 international agencies are calling for immediate financing to put gains for developing countries back on track after the...
UN renews mandate of North Korea experts, asks missile probe
UNITED NATIONS — The U.N. Security Council unanimously adopted a resolution Friday to renew the mandate of U.N. experts monitoring sanctions against North Korea...
Mexican agency bars candidate accused of rape from running
<p>MEXICO CITY — Mexico’s elections agency has withdrawn ballot registration for a candidate who was nominated despite accusations of rape against him. </p>
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Survey: Jump in German business optimism despite pandemic
FRANKFURT, Germany — German businesses grew more optimistic in March, despite a growing number of coronavirus cases and a looming tightening of pandemic restrictions,...
Northern Mozambique town attacked by rebels for third day
<p>JOHANNESBURG — The town of Palma in northern Mozambique remained under attack from insurgents for a third day Friday, with residents trying to flee...