West African court allows extradition to US of Venezuelan
LISBON, Portugal — Cape Verde’s Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that a businessman close to Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro who was arrested last year in...
EU chief says AstraZeneca shortfalls slow vaccine campaign
<p>BRUSSELS — The European Union's chief executive criticized Anglo-Swedish vaccine-maker AstraZeneca on Wednesday, accusing the embattled pharmaceutical company of delaying Europe's coronavirus vaccination campaign...
Pope says he symbolically kneels in plea for Myanmar peace
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis on Wednesday appealed for bloodshed to end and dialogue to prevail in Myanmar, saying he symbolically kneels in that...
UK expects significant reduction in vaccine supply in April
LONDON — Public health officials in England said Wednesday that the number of people getting their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine will be...
Jihadists on motorbikes ambush Mali’s military, 33 killed
<p>BAMAKO, Mali — About 100 suspected Islamic extremists on motorcycles ambushed the Malian military convoy in the country's volatile north, killing at least 33...
Greece issues 30-year bond to smooth debt costs
ATHENS, Greece — Greece on Wednesday launched a 30-year government bond auction, hoping to take advantage of low interest rates to improve its debt...
Berlin theater manager quits after harassment claims
<p>BERLIN — The manager of a prominent Berlin theater has stepped down in the wake of accusations by women of bullying and sexual harassment....
Top US officials weigh North Korea options in talks in Seoul
SEOUL, South Korea — Fresh off a stop in Tokyo, President Joe Biden’s top diplomat and defense chief traveled to South Korea on Wednesday,...
Experts: Virus surge in Europe a cautionary tale for US
Optimism is spreading in the U.S. as COVID-19 deaths plummet and states ease restrictions and open vaccinations to younger adults. But across Europe, dread...
South Africa headmaster charged for sending boy into latrine
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<p>A school headmaster in South Africa has been...