Tag: Holidays
Virus surge in crowded Gaza threatens to overwhelm hospitals
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip — More than a year into the coronavirus pandemic, some of the worst fears are coming true in the crowded...
Alabama, Mississippi mark Confederate Memorial Day
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — State offices were closed Monday in Alabama and Mississippi for Confederate Memorial Day, which a watchdog group used to call for...
NH hosts mass vaccine site; MA awards business relief funds
<p>A mass COVID-19 vaccination site in New Hampshire aimed to deliver thousands of doses this weekend, with a focus on teachers, childcare providers and...
NH hosts mass vaccine site; MA awards business relief funds
A mass COVID-19 vaccination site in New Hampshire aimed to deliver thousands of doses this weekend, with a focus on teachers, childcare providers and...
Greek police set up checkpoints, turn back Easter travelers
ATHENS, Greece — Greek police set up checkpoints Friday along highways leading out of Athens to enforce a travel ban tightened for Orthodox Easter...
Greek police set up checkpoints, turn back Easter travelers
<p>ATHENS, Greece — Greek police set up checkpoints Friday along highways leading out of Athens to enforce a travel ban tightened for Orthodox Easter...
Greek Church to allow worshippers at Easter Week services
ATHENS, Greece — The powerful Church of Greece said Tuesday it would allow the faithful to take part in Orthodox Easter services next week...
Greek Church to allow worshippers at Easter Week services
<p>ATHENS, Greece — The powerful Church of Greece said Tuesday it would allow the faithful to take part in Orthodox Easter services next week...
‘No Sweets’: For Syrian refugees in Lebanon, a tough Ramadan
BHANNINE, Lebanon — It was messy and hectic in Aisha al-Abed’s kitchen, as the first day of Ramadan often is. Food had to be...
Indianapolis July 4th fireworks show needs new launch site
INDIANAPOLIS — Organizers of a fireworks show that lights up downtown Indianapolis each July Fourth are looking for a new pyrotechnics launch site a...