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UN Says No Progress In Yemen Talks Over Prisoner Swap
Yemens warring sides did not achieve progress in their latest round of negotiations over a prisoner swap, the United Nations said on Sunday.
Somali President Challenged In His Bid To Secure New Term
Somalia's president, whose fouryear term expired this month, should not take part in talks aimed at resolving a dispute that has caused a delay in choosing a new head of state, two of Somalia's five regional governments said on Sunday.
‘Blacklist Pak, Keep China in Check’: Exiled Dissidents Urge FATF to Tighten Noose on Terror Financing
The Financial Action Task Force has in the past noted the lack of transparency in China sharing data on money laundering and terror financing cases.
Pope Pays Surprise Visit To Home Of Elderly Holocaust Survivor
Pope Francis paid a surprise visit on Saturday to the home of Edith Bruck, a Hungarianborn Holocaust survivor and author, and paid homage to all those killed by Nazi "insanity".
Two Killed in Myanmar City of Mandalay in Another Day of Protests
Opponents of the coup took to the streets in several Myanmar cities and towns with members of ethnic minorities, poets and transport workers among those demanding an end to military rule and the release of elected leader Aung San Suu Kyi and others.
Florida Governor: Flags Will Be At Half-staff For Limbaugh
In honor of conservative radio host Rush Limbaugh, Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday announced he would order flags in Florida to be flown at halfstaff when Limbaugh's body is laid to rest.
Protesters Throw Stones At Police And Neighbours Over Jailed Spanish Rapper
Police charged protesters who threw stones and bottles at officers and neigbours in Spanish cities on Friday in the fourth night of clashes after a rapper was jailed for glorifying terrorism and insulting royalty in his songs.
Citigroup Considering Divestiture Of Some Foreign Consumer Units - Bloomberg Law
Citigroup Inc is considering divesting some international consumer units, Bloomberg Law reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the matter.
More Charges Against Chinese Scientist In Visa Fraud Case
A Chinese researcher visiting Stanford University who was charged with visa fraud after she allegedly hid her military background is facing new charges, federal prosecutors said.
Former Baseball Player Johnny Damon Faces Resisting Charge
Former AllStar baseball player Johnny Damon was arrested Friday in central Florida on a charge of resisting an officer after he was pulled over for suspicion of driving under the influence, according to court and jail records.
Joe Biden to Debut at G7 With Vaccines, Economy and China in Focus
Joe Biden 'will focus on the global response to the pandemic, including vaccine production, distribution of supplies' and efforts to fight emerging infections, White House spokeswoman Jen Psaki said on Thursday.
Report Slams Chicago Response To Unrest After Floyd's Death
The Chicago Police Department was woefully unprepared for the violence that erupted in the city last year after George Floyd's death in Minneapolis police custody, and some officers took steps to cover up their actions during the unrest, a watchdog agency...
'A Complete Bungle': Texas' Energy Pride Goes Out With Cold
Anger over Texas' power grid failing in the face of a record winter freeze continued to mount Wednesday as millions of residents in the energy capital of the U.S. remained shivering with no assurances that their electricity and heat out since Monday in m...
CNN Shifting Daytime, Weekend Schedule After Baldwin Exit
CNN is shuffling its daytime and weekend lineups following the announcement by anchor Brooke Baldwin that she will be leaving the network after 13 years in April.
Canada's Largest City, Toronto, Wants Lockdown Extended
Canadas largest city asked the Ontario provincial government on Wednesday to extend a lockdown order to at least March 9.
US Govt Seizes Roughly 10M Phony N95 Masks In COVID-19 Probe
Federal agents have seized roughly 10 million fake 3M brand N95 masks in recent weeks, the result of an ongoing investigation into counterfeits sold in at least five states to hospitals, medical facilities and government agencies.