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‘Sorry’: GOP US Rep. Tom Reed retiring amid misconduct claim

‘Sorry’: GOP US Rep. Tom Reed retiring amid misconduct claim

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Government attack on hospital in northwestern Syria kills 6

Government attack on hospital in northwestern Syria kills 6

BEIRUT — Artillery shells fired from government areas hit a major hospital in a rebel-controlled town in northwestern Syria on Sunday, killing at least six patients, including a child, wounding medical staff and forcing the facility to shut its doors
In Kabul, Pentagon chief speaks of 'responsible end' to war

In Kabul, Pentagon chief speaks of 'responsible end' to war

KABUL — U.S.
Republic of Congo polls open; candidate sick with COVID-19

Republic of Congo polls open; candidate sick with COVID-19

BRAZZAVILLE, Republic of the Congo — Republic of Congo pressed ahead Sunday with an election in which President Denis Sassou N'Guesso is widely expected to extend his 36 years in power, while the leading opposition candidate was flown to France after
Julia Letlow wins northeast Louisiana-based US House seat

Julia Letlow wins northeast Louisiana-based US House seat

BATON ROUGE, La. — Republican Julia Letlow easily won a Saturday special election for the northeast Louisiana-based U.S. House seat that her husband, Luke, couldn’t fill because of his death from complications related to COVID-19.
Philippine defence chief asks Chinese flotilla to leave reef

Philippine defence chief asks Chinese flotilla to leave reef

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine defence chief on Sunday demanded more than 200 Chinese vessels he said were manned by militias leave a South China Sea reef claimed by Manila, saying their presence was a “provocative action of militarizing the ar
Turkish police frees politician after detention in assembly

Turkish police frees politician after detention in assembly

ISTANBUL — Turkish police on Sunday detained a prominent pro-Kurdish party politician who was staging a days-long protest in parliament. He was released after questioning several hours later.
China urges unhurried public to get vaccinated against COVID

China urges unhurried public to get vaccinated against COVID

BEIJING — In China, the problem doesn't seem to be a shortage of vaccine. Rather, with the COVID-19 outbreak largely under control at home, not enough people want to get the shot.
N. Korean diplomats leaving Malaysia after ties are severed

N. Korean diplomats leaving Malaysia after ties are severed

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — North Korean diplomats vacated their embassy in Malaysia and were expelled Sunday, after the two nations cut diplomatic relations in a spat over the extradition of a North Korean criminal suspect to the United States.
Thai police use tear gas, rubber bullets to break up protest

Thai police use tear gas, rubber bullets to break up protest

BANGKOK — Scores of people were injured and arrested in the Thai capital after police used water cannons, tear gas and rubber bullets Saturday night to break up a rally by pro-democracy protesters calling for the release of detained activists, consti