International

West African court allows extradition to US of Venezuelan

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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

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<p>BRUSSELS &mdash; 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

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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

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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

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<p>BAMAKO, Mali &mdash; 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

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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

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<p>BERLIN &mdash; 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

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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

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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>JOHANNESBURG &mdash; </p> <p>A school headmaster in South Africa has been...