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Trump acquitted, denounced in second impeachment trial

Sunday, 14 February 2021, 08:02 Last update: about 7 years ago Associated Press

Donald Trump was acquitted of inciting the horrific attack on the U.S. Capitol, concluding a historic impeachment trial that spared him the first-ever conviction of a current or former U.S....

EU calls on China to reverse ban on BBC World News channel

Sunday, 14 February 2021, 07:02 Last update: about 7 years ago Associated Press

The European Union on Saturday called on China to reverse its ban on the BBC World News television channel imposed in apparent retaliation for Britain’s pulling of the license of state-owned...

As new variants spread in France, some want a 3rd lockdown

Sunday, 14 February 2021, 06:59 Last update: about 7 years ago Associated Press

New virus variants are spreading fast in multiple regions of France, causing local authorities to order tougher mask rules and a curfew crackdown around the English Channel coast, and prompting...

A bleak Valentine's Day, lovers find hope in roses, vaccines

Sunday, 14 February 2021, 06:58 Last update: about 7 years ago Associated Press

The notecards poking from bouquets rushing out of a Chicago florist all carry similar messages: “looking forward to celebrating in person.” “The notes aren’t sad,”...

Draghi takes helm in Italy, focused on pandemic recovery aid

Saturday, 13 February 2021, 18:39 Last update: about 7 years ago Associated Press

Mario Draghi, the man largely credited with saving the euro currency, took the helm as Italy's premier Saturday after assembling a government of economic experts and other technocrats along with...

WHO chief warns of complacency as global virus cases drop

Saturday, 13 February 2021, 06:29 Last update: about 7 years ago Associated Press

The head of the World Health Organization said Friday that the drop in confirmed COVID-19 infections around the world was encouraging, but cautioned against relaxing restrictions that have helped curb...

France recommends 1-shot vaccine for people who had virus

Saturday, 13 February 2021, 06:27 Last update: about 7 years ago Associated Press

France’s highest health authority recommended Friday that people who have had COVID-19 receive only one dose of a vaccine against the coronavirus. The High Authority of Health, or HAS, said...

Woman gives birth outdoors in freezing temperatures in Germany

Friday, 12 February 2021, 11:52 Last update: about 7 years ago Associated Press

A homeless woman gave birth outdoors in temperatures well below freezing early Friday in the Bavarian city of Nuremberg, authorities said. A police patrol spotted the 20-year-old woman, a...

Australian city Melbourne begins third lockdown due to cluster

Friday, 12 February 2021, 07:13 Last update: about 7 years ago Associated Press

Melbourne, Australia’s second-largest city, will begin its third lockdown on Friday due to a rapidly spreading COVID-19 cluster centered on hotel quarantine. The five-day lockdown will be...

EU hopeful for firm economic growth despite virus challenges

Friday, 12 February 2021, 07:10 Last update: about 7 years ago Associated Press

Despite deep uncertainty over a surge in coronavirus cases and the impact of new variants of the disease, senior European Commission officials on Thursday expressed cautious optimism that European...

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