Tag: Government and politics
AP Interview: Myanmar troops said to be moving to cities
UNITED NATIONS — The U.N. independent investigator on Myanmar said Wednesday that “hardened” troops are being deployed from a number of border areas in...
Indiana voucher plan could take 1/3 of school funding boost
INDIANAPOLIS — More than one-third of the proposed state funding hike for Indiana schools could go toward the state’s private school voucher program under...
Lawyer: Central African Republic soccer chief is innocent
<p>THE HAGUE, Netherlands — The former head of Central African Republic's soccer federation used the popular sport to foster peace and unity in his...
Applications for asylum in Europe drop sharply amid pandemic
BRUSSELS — Applications for asylum in the European Union dropped by more than 30% in 2020 compared to the previous year, reaching their lowest...
Algerian president dissolves parliament, frees prisoners
ALGIERS, Algeria — Algeria’s president announced Thursday he would reshuffle the government and dissolve parliament to pave the way for new elections, and ordered...
EU commission condemns Slovenia PM for insulting journalists
<p>BRUSSELS — The European Union's executive arm on Thursday condemned Slovenia's right-wing prime minister for a series of aggressive comments about journalists.</p>
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Black Indiana lawmakers face Republican boos during debate
<p>INDIANAPOLIS — Tempers flared among Indiana legislators during a debate Thursday when Black lawmakers were shouted down and booed by some Republicans and two...
Lawyer: Central African Republic soccer chief is innocent
THE HAGUE, Netherlands — The former head of Central African Republic's soccer federation used the popular sport to foster peace and unity in his...
Biden rolling out plan for $4 billion global vaccine effort
WASHINGTON — Joe Biden will use his first big presidential moment on the global stage at Friday’s Group of Seven meeting of world leaders...
Palestinian president’s rival promises vaccines for Gaza
<p>GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip — The United Arab Emirates is sending 20,000 doses of the Russian coronavirus vaccine to the Gaza Strip, a rival...