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Delta Variant Cases in Turkey Nearly Triple in a Week, Says Health Minister
Turkey eased most coronavirus-related restrictions on July 1 after daily cases tumbled from a peak above 60,000 in April to around 5,000
Senators Seek Medicaid-like Plan To Cover Holdout States
Three Democratic U.S. senators from states that have refused to expand Medicaid want the federal government to set up a mirror plan to provide health insurance coverage to people in those states.
Demonstrators In Havana Protest Shortages, Rising Prices
Thousands of Cubans marched on Havanas Malecon promenade and elsewhere on the island Sunday to protest food shortages and high prices amid the coronavirus crisis, in one of biggest anti-government demonstrations in memory.
Virgin Galactic Founder Richard Branson Takes Off for Space
A massive carrier plane made a horizontal take-off from Space Port, New Mexico at around 8:40 am Mountain Time.
Amid US Troop Withdrawal From Afghanistan, China Sees Opportunity in Chaos
China in fact has only increased its closeness to the Afghan insurgent groups, with last 20 years seeing several important Taliban visits to China.
President Biden Warns Putin on Ransomware Attack from Russia
Biden spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday about the ongoing ransomware attacks by criminals based in Russia that have impacted the US and other countries around the world, the White House said in a readout of the call.
Florida Condo Tower Death Toll Rises to 79
A 2018 report released by city officials revealed fears of "major structural damage" in the complex, from the concrete slab under the pool deck to columns and beams in the parking garage.
Why Were Colombian Ex-soldiers In Haiti? Experts Say They Are Popular Mercenaries
Highlytrained Colombian soldiers left at a loose end after retirement have frequently been tempted by opportunities to ply their trade abroad as private military contractors from Iraq to Yemen, military officials and experts said on Friday.
5 Arrested In Honduras For Brutal Mob Slaying Of Italian
Five residents of a town in Honduras were arrested Friday for the brutal mob slaying of an Italian man.
Woman Arrested In Freeway Crash That Killed Mother, 5 Kids
A fiery threevehicle crash in which six people were killed and five others injured occurred after one driver who had a flat tire told her friend driving a second vehicle to change directions by crossing a freeway median to pull over and get help, authorit...
Biden Presses Putin To Act On Ransomware Attacks, Hints At Retaliation
U.S. President Joe Biden increased pressure on Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday to move against ransomware groups operating in Russia, warning the United States is prepared to respond if cyberhacks are not stopped.
South Korea To Raise COVID-19 Curbs To Highest Level In Seoul, Says PM
South Korea will raise coronavirus restrictions to the highest level in capital Seoul and some neighbouring regions from Monday, Prime Minister Kim Bookyum said on Friday.
U.N. Security Council To Vote Friday On Syria Aid Access
Russia has proposed that the U.N. Security Council extend aid access into Syria from Turkey for six months in response to a rival bid by Western council members to renew the longrunning U.N. crossborder aid operation for 12 months, diplomats said.
Biden To Speak On Afghanistan Amid Taliban Gaining Territory
U.S. President Joe Biden said he will speak on Afghanistan on Thursday, days after American troops pulled out of their main military base 20 years after entering the country.
Can't Watch Fireworks At Home? Millions Choose NBC
More than 8 million people took in Fourth of July fireworks on television this year, watching NBC's coverage of the Macy's New York City celebration in one of two helpings.
Indiana Police Officer Fatally Shot Outside Federal Building
A western Indiana police office was fatally shot Wednesday, authorities said.
