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U.S. Will Accept Mixed Doses Of Vaccines From International Travelers
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said late on Friday that it will accept mixeddose coronavirus vaccines from international travelers, a boost to travelers from Canada and other places.
Shooter Killed, 2 Wounded In Attack Near Mexico City Airport
One man died and two others were wounded Friday when a gunman on a motorcycle opened fire on a vehicle on an entrance road just outside the Mexico City airport.
Project Could Help Needy Mississippi Families Hold Onto Land
A nonprofit law firm announced a new project Thursday to help lowincome Mississippi families hold onto inherited land, an effort that advocates say would build wealth and preserve biological diversity by promoting better forest management.
Retired Diplomat Hill Is Biden's Choice For Envoy To Serbia
President Joe Biden on Thursday said he intends to nominate longtime diplomat Christopher Hill to be ambassador to Serbia.
Myanmar Issues Gag Order On Senior Lawyer Defending Suu Kyi
The main lawyer for Myanmars ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi, who is being tried on multiple criminal charges, said late Thursday he has been issued a gag order barring him from talking about her cases.
Police Fatally Shoot Armed Man In Southern California
Police shot and killed a man who was armed with a rifle early Thursday morning in Southern California, authorities said.
Nigerian Military Says Leader Of IS-linked Group Is Dead
Nigeria's military claimed Thursday that Abu Musab alBarnawi, the leader of an Islamic Statelinked extremist group blamed for killing hundreds in the northeast, is dead. There was no immediate confirmation from the militants.
Oil Prices Rise, As Saudis Dismiss Supply Concerns As Demand Grows
Oil prices rose 1% on Thursday after top oil producer Saudi Arabia dismissed calls for additional OPEC+ supply and the International Energy Agency said surging natural gas prices could boost demand for oil among power generators.
Britain Has 45,000 Daily Cases, Many Among Kids
Government figures on Thursday show 45,066 people tested positive for the coronavirus, the highest since July 20.
English School Return Spurred COVID In Children, But Cases Fell In Adults - Study
COVID19 infections in children in England rose in September after schools returned from summer holidays, helping to keep cases high even as there was a fall among adults, a large prevalence study showed on Thursday.
Argentine Stores To Freeze Some Food Prices For 90 Days
The Argentine government said on Wednesday it struck a deal with retailers to freeze the prices of 1,247 food and household products for 90 days to combat inflation as the country heads toward congressional elections next month.
Assailant Kills Several People With Bow And Arrows In Norway
A man armed with a bow and arrows killed several people and wounded others Wednesday near the Norwegian capital of Oslo before he was arrested, authorities said.
Chile President Sebastin Piera Decrees State of Emergency in Nation's South
Some 12% of Chiles 19 million people are Mapuches descended from the countrys original people
U.S. Considering Options For Responding To Crisis In Northern Ethiopia -State Dept
The United States is considering the full range of tools at its disposal, including the use of economic sanctions, to respond to the worsening crisis in northern Ethiopia, State Department spokesman Ned Price told reporters on Tuesday.
Iran Arrests 10 It Says Spied For Foreign Intel Agencies
Iran has arrested 10 people in a southern province it says are linked to foreign intelligence services, the official IRNA news agency reported Tuesday.
$50K Fine, No Prosecution For Ex-coach In College Scam Deal
Federal prosecutors have promised to drop their case against a former Wake Forest University coach charged in the college admissions bribery scandal if he pays a $50,000 fine and follows certain conditions, according to court documents unsealed Tuesday.
