Tag: Asia
Moore scores twice, US beats Canada 5-1 in world hockey
RIGA, Latvia — Trevor Moore scored twice in the second period to help the United States beat Canada 5-1 on Sunday in the world...
EXPLAINER: Why ‘world’s pharmacy’ India is short on shots
NEW DELHI — Last year, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi told the United Nations his country would make enough COVID-19 vaccines “to help all...
Climbing guide says at least 100 virus cases on Everest
KATHMANDU, Nepal — An expert climbing guide said Saturday that a coronavirus outbreak on Mount Everest has infected at least 100 climbers and support...
Queen Elizabeth II visits carrier ahead of maiden deployment
LONDON — Queen Elizabeth II made a quick visit Saturday to the Royal Navy's flagship aircraft carrier that bears the name of her eponymous...
EXPLAINER: Much about US pullout from Afghanistan is unclear
WASHINGTON — When he pulled the plug on the American war in Afghanistan, President Joe Biden said the reasons for staying, 10 years after...
Defending champ Finland beats US 2-1 in world championship
RIGA, Latvia — Jussi Olkinuora made 29 saves, Iiro Pakarinen and Atte Ohtamaa scored and defending champion Finland beat the United States 2-1 on...
World Athletics approves 23 Russians to compete as neutrals
MONACO — World Athletics has declared 23 Russian track and field athletes eligible to compete under a neutral flag ahead of the Tokyo Olympics.
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Cricket gear donation brings joy to migrants stuck in Bosnia
SARAJEVO, Bosnia-Herzegovina — Joyful cheers echoed through an asylum-seekers camp in Bosnia this week as dozens of teenagers and young men put their daily...
Violence tests Biden’s pullback from Middle East hotspots
<p>Surges in violence and scenes of civilian suffering are testing President Joe Biden’s resolve to wrench America’s foreign policy focus and troops away from...
Tokyo organizers say Olympics are ‘safe’ — public disagrees
TOKYO — The IOC wraps up its final planning sessions on Friday with Tokyo Olympic organizers, just two months before the games are to...