German minister laments choice of Syria for WHO board seat
BERLIN — Germany’s health minister says he is “anything but happy” that Syria’s government — which has waged a devastating, deadly decade-long war against...
Biden calls out 2 Democratic lawmakers for blocking agenda
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden called out two fellow Democrats on Tuesday in explaining why he hasn’t enacted some of the most ambitious elements...
Germany, UN to host conference on Libya in Berlin on June 23
BERLIN — Germany and the United Nations plan to host a conference on Libya in Berlin on June 23, a gathering that aims to...
Florida governor bans transgender women from school sports
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida's Republican governor signed a bill Tuesday barring transgender females from playing on public school teams intended for student athletes born...
Judge tosses lawsuit from ex-Marine who was jailed in Iran
WASHINGTON — A judge has thrown out a lawsuit from a former Marine who was jailed in Iran for more than four years and...
Germany eyes possible fraud after surge in testing centers
BERLIN — German authorities are investigating allegations of fraud involving the massive rollout of free coronavirus tests, which are being carried out now in...
Patient influx from other states increases Kansas abortions
TOPEKA, Kan. — The number of abortions performed in Kansas increased by 9.1% last year, largely because more women traveled from other states to...
Belarusian activist tries to kill himself in court
KYIV, Ukraine — A Belarusian activist stabbed himself in the neck during a court hearing Tuesday to protest political repression and authorities' threats to...
Algeria partially reopens air travel after 14-month shutdown
ALGIERS, Algeria — Algeria partially reopened its skies to flights on Tuesday after a 14-month shutdown to try to keep out the coronavirus, with...
‘Past the point of no return’? Iowa Dems feel hopes fading
KEOKUK, Iowa — Democrats lost last year's election for Iowa's 2nd Congressional District by the narrowest margin in a House race in almost 40...