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Thailand's prime minister survives no-confidence vote

Thailand's prime minister survives no-confidence vote

BANGKOK — Thailand’s prime minister survived a no-confidence vote in parliament on Saturday amid allegations that his government mismanaged the economy, bungled the provision of COVID-19 vaccines, abused human rights and fostered corruption.
With no crowds, Louvre gets rare chance to refurbish

With no crowds, Louvre gets rare chance to refurbish

PARIS — The 518-year-old Mona Lisa has seen many things in her life on a wall, but rarely this: Almost four months with no Louvre visitors.
Hand-holding but no hugs: UK OKs some nursing home visits

Hand-holding but no hugs: UK OKs some nursing home visits

LONDON — The British government announced a small step out of the nation's lockdown on Saturday — allowing nursing home residents to have a single friend or family member visit them indoors.
2 dead after Air Force trainer jet crashes in Alabama

2 dead after Air Force trainer jet crashes in Alabama

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Two Air Force pilots were killed Friday when a trainer jet crashed near an Alabama airport, the military branch confirmed.
UK urges UN resolution for pause in conflicts for virus jabs

UK urges UN resolution for pause in conflicts for virus jabs

CAMEROON, Cameroon — Britain circulated a draft resolution to the U.N.
Afghan police: 3 separate Kabul explosions kill 5, wound 2

Afghan police: 3 separate Kabul explosions kill 5, wound 2

KABUL — Three sticky bomb attacks in the Afghan capital Kabul on Saturday killed at least five people and wounded two others, a police official said, amid a surge in violence in the war-torn country.
Woman shot during protest against Myanmar coup dies

Woman shot during protest against Myanmar coup dies

YANGON, Myanmar — A young woman who was shot in the head by police last week during a protest against the military coup in Myanmar died Friday, her family said.
Ex-NFL player Kellen Winslow II faces 14 years for assaults

Ex-NFL player Kellen Winslow II faces 14 years for assaults

VISTA, Calif. — Former NFL tight end Kellen Winslow II agreed Friday to accept a 14-year prison sentence for raping a homeless woman and assaulting two other women.
Southern cities hit hard by storms face new crisis: No water

Southern cities hit hard by storms face new crisis: No water

AUSTIN, Texas — Southern cities slammed by winter storms that left millions without power for days have traded one crisis for another: Busted water pipes ruptured by record-low temperatures created shortages of clean drinking water, shut down the Mem
Florida governor: Flags will be at half-staff for Limbaugh

Florida governor: Flags will be at half-staff for Limbaugh

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — In honour of conservative radio host Rush Limbaugh, Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday announced he would order flags in Florida to be flown at half-staff when Limbaugh's body is laid to rest.