Jul 15 Lebanon’s PM-designate steps down after months of deadlock By Sarah El Deeb, Associated Press He cited "key differences" with the country's president, Michel Aoun, as he announced his decision on Thursday. The development is likely to plunge Lebanon further into chaos and uncertainty. Continue reading
Jul 15 WATCH: Biden hosts German Chancellor Angela Merkel in the Oval Office By Frank Jordans, Alexandra Jaffe, Associated Press The valedictory visit by Merkel is shadowed by plenty of pressing issues in the U.S.-Germany relationship--including differences over a Russian gas pipeline and outlook on the rise of China as a global power. Continue reading
Jul 15 Russia outlaws publisher of investigative media outlet By Vladimir Isachenkov, Associated Press The Proekt online outlet has published investigative reports exposing alleged corruption and abuses by top officials and tycoons close to Russian President Vladimir Putin. Continue reading
Jul 15 WHO chief says it was ‘premature’ to rule out COVID lab leak By Frank Jordans, Maria Cheng, Associated Press WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said getting access to raw data had been a challenge for the international team that traveled to China earlier this year to investigate the source of COVID-19. Continue reading
Jul 15 South Africa deploys 25,000 troops to end week of rioting By Andrew Meldrum, Mogomotsi Magome, Associated Press South Africa’s army has begun deploying 25,000 troops to assist police in quelling the weeklong riots and violence sparked by the imprisonment of former President Jacob Zuma. Continue reading
Jul 15 Vaccine deliveries rising as delta virus variant slams Asia By David Rising, Victoria Milko, Associated Press As many Asian countries battle their worst surge of COVID-19 infections, the slow flow of vaccine doses from around the world is finally picking up speed. Continue reading
Jul 15 India internet law adds to fears over online speech, privacy By Sheikh Saaliq, Krutika Pathi, Associated Press At the heart of the standoff is a sweeping internet law that puts digital platforms like Twitter and Facebook under direct government oversight. Continue reading
Jul 15 Virus cases at 6-month high in Tokyo before Olympics By Associated Press Coronavirus cases in Tokyo have surged above 1,300 for a six-month high, just one week before the Olympics. Continue reading
Jul 15 More than 60 dead, dozens missing in heavy Europe floods By Frank Jordans, Associated Press Storms across parts of western Europe caused rivers and reservoirs to burst their banks, resulting in several flash floods overnight as rain-soaked soil failed to absorb any more water. Continue reading
Jul 14 Watch 6:22 News Wrap: Tokyo sees highest COVID cases since May, days before Olympic Games In our news wrap Wednesday, COVID-19 cases in Tokyo are higher than any time since May — nine days before it hosts the summer Olympics. In the U.S., federal figures show 93,000 overdose deaths in 2020 — nearly 30% higher… Continue watching