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Get the party started! Live audience for Eurovision final

Saturday, 22 May 2021, 11:12 Last update: about 6 years ago Associated Press

After more than a week of rehearsals, two semifinals and 53,000 COVID-19 tests for fans, staff and performers, the Eurovision Song Contest that was canceled last year because of the pandemic goes live...

Israel, Hamas agree to cease-fire to end bloody 11-day war

Friday, 21 May 2021, 07:48 Last update: about 6 years ago Associated Press

Israel and Hamas agreed to a cease-fire Thursday, halting a bruising 11-day war that caused widespread destruction in the Gaza Strip, brought life in much of Israel to a standstill and left more than...

EU lawmakers and nations reach compromise on COVID-19 passes

Friday, 21 May 2021, 07:23 Last update: about 6 years ago Associated Press

European Union citizens can start packing for summer vacations in the bloc's 27 nations without having to worry about quarantines: they soon should be able to travel freely across the...

EU takes big step toward relaxing travel for vaccinated

Thursday, 20 May 2021, 07:00 Last update: about 6 years ago Associated Press

The European Union took a step toward relaxing travel rules for tourists from outside the 27-nation bloc Wednesday when EU ambassadors agreed on measures to allow in fully vaccinated...

India reports record virus deaths as new cases dip

Wednesday, 19 May 2021, 07:34 Last update: about 6 years ago Associated Press

India has set another record for daily COVID-19 fatalities even as infections dipped further. The Health Ministry on Wednesday reported 4,529 deaths in the last 24 hours, driving the overall toll...

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