Tag: Government and politics
Going abroad? US government says passport waits top 3 months
WASHINGTON — Americans hoping to travel abroad this summer may have to delay their plans if they need new or renewed passports.
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Katherine Roush: Libraries can meet needs in unexpected ways
Last year, my coworker lost her ring while working in the yard.
She and her children searched everywhere, but had no luck. Fortunately, the Greenwood...
Iran’s president warns weapons-grade enrichment possible
TEHRAN, Iran — Iran's outgoing president on Wednesday warned his country could enrich uranium at weapons-grade levels of 90% if it chose, though it...
Spain’s top court rules pandemic lockdown unconstitutional
MADRID — Spain’s Constitutional Court ruled Wednesday that last year’s strict stay-at-home lockdown order by the government under a state of emergency was unconstitutional.
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US to begin evacuation of Afghans who aided US military
WASHINGTON — The Biden administration is set to begin evacuations of Afghans who aided the U.S. military effort in the nearly 20-year war during...
Merkel brings message of stability to US on farewell visit
BERLIN — German Chancellor Angela Merkel left Wednesday for Washington on what is likely to be her last official visit , carrying a bag...
Iran foreign ministry: Iran kidnap plot is ‘imaginary story’
NEW YORK — An Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson said Wednesday that accusations by U.S. authorities that Iran is plotting to kidnap Iranians abroad who...
Brazilian leader evaluated for possible emergency surgery
RIO DE JANEIRO — Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was being evaluated Wednesday for possible emergency surgery for an intestinal obstruction, his office said.
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Iran foreign ministry: Iran kidnap plot is ‘imaginary story’
NEW YORK — An Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman said Wednesday that accusations by U.S. authorities that Iran is plotting to kidnap Iranians abroad who...
Biden heads to Capitol to firm up Dem support for spending
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden stepped up his bid to push his multitrillion-dollar domestic plans through Congress Wednesday, scheduling a lunch with Senate Democrats...