By KIRSTEN GRIESHABER Associated Press BERLIN (AP) — Chancellor Angela Merkel has called on all unvaccinated Germans to get their shots as quickly as possible as the country’s coronavirus infection rate hits the latest in a string of new highs. Merkel said in her weekly podcast Saturday: “If we stand together, if we think about
Continue Reading By FAY ABUELGASIM and SAMY MAGDY Associated Press KHARTOUM, Sudan (AP) — Sudanese protesters have taken to the streets to demonstrate against the military’s takeover of the country. Activists say security forces used tear gas to disperse protesters in at least one location in the capital of Khartoum on Saturday. The rallies come as the
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By Nicquel Terry Ellis, CNN The Louisiana Board of Cosmetology’s recent move to include a section on cutting textured hair on all licensing exams is being celebrated by Black hairstylists and natural hair advocates who say the requirement is a step toward equality in the beauty industry. The board voted unanimously on Nov. 1 to
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By Hannah Ryan, CNN When Australia‘s last two flamingos Greater and Chile died in 2014 and 2018 respectively, it was believed that would be the last time the country would see the majestic birds. Now, they’ve been given a new lease of life by taxidermists who have prepared the pair for display at the South
Continue Reading By WASBIR HUSSAIN Associated Press GAUHATI, India (AP) — Indian police say at least five Indian soldiers and two civilians have been killed in an ambush by suspected rebels in the northeastern state of Manipur bordering Myanmar. A police officer says rebels on Saturday ambushed a convoy of India’s paramilitary soldiers who were on their
Continue Reading By JON GAMBRELL Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The top U.S. Air Force general in the Mideast says American airmen will continue to be stationed in the region. That’s even as military planners consider competition with China and Russia as Washington’s next major challenge. Speaking to journalists Saturday in Dubai, Lt. Gen.
Continue Reading KHARTOUM, Sudan (AP) — Sudan’s pro-democracy alliance has called for mass protests against the military’s takeover of the country. The call came as the generals tighten their grip amid an outcry by the U.S. and other Western governments. The protests Saturday come two days after coup leader Gen. Abdel-Fattah Burhan reappointed himself head of the
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By Theresa Waldrop, CNN If only scientists had the influence of a popular professional football quarterback. Scientists have worked hard to develop vaccinegs to end the Covid-19 pandemic, building on decades of vaccine knowledge and developments. And some of them, like Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, speak
Continue Reading By JIM GOMEZ Associated Press MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte’s daughter has registered her candidacy for vice president in next year’s elections and was chosen as the running mate of Ferdinand Marcos Jr., the son of the late Filipino dictator, in an alliance that has alarmed activists. Sara Duterte backed out this
Continue Reading By WASBIR HUSSAIN Associated Press GAUHATI, India (AP) — Indian police say at least four Indian soldiers and two civilians have been killed in an ambush by suspected rebels in the northeastern state of Manipur bordering Myanmar. A police officer says rebels on Saturday ambushed a convoy of India’s paramilitary soldiers who were on their
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By Aya Elamroussi, CNN The funeral for one of the youngest victims of last week’s Astroworld Festival was held Saturday morning in Houston, as families and friends remember loved ones who died a week ago at the high-energy music event that turned into a nightmare. Brianna Rodriguez, 16, was one of the nine people who
Continue Reading By Aya Elamroussi, CNN The funeral for one of the youngest victims of last week’s Astroworld Festival was held Saturday morning in Houston, as families and friends remember loved ones who died a week ago at the high-energy music event that turned into a nightmare. Brianna Rodriguez, 16, was one of the nine people who
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By Sahar Akbarzai, CNN Students at a Massachusetts high school held a walkout on Friday morning to protest a racist video made by a White student and to demand a change to the “culture of racism” in the school district, a top school official said. “We heard them today,” said Kevin W. Mulvey, who serves
Continue Reading By FRANK JORDANS and SETH BORENSTEIN Associated Press GLASGOW, Scotland (AP) — Negotiators at this year’s U.N. climate talks are poring over fresh proposals for sealing a deal that could credibly be said to advance the world’s efforts to tackle global warming. A proposal for the overarching decision retains contentious language calling on countries to
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By FRANK JORDANS and SETH BORENSTEIN Associated Press GLASGOW, Scotland (AP) — Negotiators at this year’s U.N. climate talks are poring over fresh proposals for sealing a deal that could credibly be said to advance the world’s efforts to tackle global warming. A proposal for the overarching decision retains contentious language calling on countries to
Continue Reading ISTANBUL (AP) — Turkey’s official news agency says an Israeli married couple have been arrested for espionage after taking photographs of the Turkish president’s residence in Istanbul. Anadolu Agency said a Turkish national was also arrested. Police detained them after a tip-off from an employee working in the Camlica radio and television tower on the
Continue Reading PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — Cambodia’s Health Ministry says seven laborers have died after drinking alcohol they were given as a disinfectant in a quarantine and mixed it with water and soft drinks. The laborers had returned from Thailand and were placed in a coronavirus quarantine camp in a northwestern province. The Health Ministry says
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By Faith Karimi, CNN The Astroworld Festival tragedy has raised questions about crowd safety at large-scale concerts — and how to protect yourself if you find yourself in a crowd surge or stampede. In a perfect world, you shouldn’t have to worry about safety at a concert or festival — you’re there to have fun,
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By Angela Dewan, Ivana Kottasová, Amy Cassidy and Ingrid Formanek, CNN India and Iran expressed fierce opposition to the inclusion of fossil fuels in any final agreement at the COP26 climate talks on Saturday, potentially thwarting what would have been a major breakthrough in the history of climate action at the 11th hour. In all
Continue Reading HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong authorities have declined to renew a visa for a foreign journalist working for The Economist without any explanation. The Economist says Sue-Lin Wong, who is Australian, was based in Hong Kong and covered China and the city. The magazine regretted the decision and urged the government of Hong Kong
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