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Police Say British Woman Found Dead In Pakistani Lahore City
A British woman of Pakistani origin has been found dead after being shot at a home in the eastern city of Lahore, police said Tuesday.
Biden Says Hopes To Meet Putin During June Trip To Europe
U.S. President Joe Biden said on Tuesday he would like to hold his proposed summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin during his June trip to Europe.
Gunmen Kill Dozens In Attack In Eastern Burkina Faso
At least 30 people were killed by gunmen in eastern Burkina Faso Monday, according to the government.
European Union Mulls Easing Travel Restrictions on Fully Vaccinated Tourists from Next Month
The European Commission is recommending EU member states agree to restart the bloc's vital tourist industry in time for the European summer after a wipe-out season last year.
Venezuela Gives US Oilmen House Arrest In Gesture To Biden
Six American oil executives jailed in Venezuela more than three years ago on corruption charges were granted house arrest on Friday in a gesture of goodwill toward the Biden administration as it reviews its policy toward the politically turbulent South Am...
Arizona Farmers To Bear Brunt Of Cuts From Colorado River
Arizona is prepared to lose about onefifth of the water the state gets from the Colorado River in what could be the first federally declared shortage in the river that supplies millions of people in the U.S. West and Mexico, state officials said Thursday.
Thousands Of Czechs Rally Against President Zeman Over Russia Views
About 10,000 Czechs rallied against President Milos Zeman in central Prague on Thursday, calling for his removal from office for what they say are proRussian views that have no place in a European Union nation.
Pakistan Calls for Responsible Drawdown of International Troops from Afghanistan
Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi made the remarks during a meeting with his German counterpart Heiko Maas, who paid a brief visit to Islamabad, the Foreign Office said in a statement.
Stressing Diplomacy, Biden Says Not Seeking Conflict with China, Russia
In a speech focused on selling major investments at home, Biden told lawmakers that they needed to show democracy can work.
Top US Senators Ask Pfizer, Moderna, J&J For Global Access To Vaccines, Including In India
Five top Democratic senators wrote to Pfizer, Moderna, and Johnson & Johnson, seeking global access to vaccines, including technology transfer.
Ex-wildlife Managers Want Veto Of Idaho Wolf-killing Bill
Nearly 30 retired state, federal and tribal wildlife managers sent a letter Wednesday to Idaho Republican Gov. Brad Little asking him to veto a bill backed by agricultural interests that could cut the state's wolf population by 90%.
Exclusive: Government, Industry Push Bitcoin Regulation To Fight Ransomware Scourge
Government and industry officials confronting an epidemic of ransomware, where hackers freeze the computers of a target and demand a payoff, are zeroing in on cryptocurrency regulation as the key to combating the scourge, sources familiar with the work of...
West Virginia Transgender Athlete Bill Signed By Governor
West Virginia's governor signed a bill Wednesday that bans transgender athletes from competing in female sports in middle and high schools and colleges.
Ukraine To Pass Laws Needed For New IMF Loans By June 1, Ruling Party Leader Says
The Ukrainian parliament is on track to pass legislation by June 1 to unlock loans from the International Monetary Fund under a $5 billion programme, the parliamentary faction chief of President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's party told Reuters on Wednesday.
Judge Nixes Plea Deal For 2 Accused Of Super Bowl Field Run
A Florida judge rejected a proposed plea deal Tuesday for two men accused of running onto the field during the final quarter of Super Bowl LV in February.
Judge Has Doubts On Voter Privacy In Arizona Recount
A judge hearing a challenge to voter privacy policies during the Republicancontrolled Arizona Senate's recount of 2.1 million 2020 election ballots in the county that includes metro Phoenix said Tuesday he is not convinced voter secrecy is being upheld.