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Trial Begins For Marine Accused In Soldier's Hazing Death
To hear a military prosecutor tell it, U.S. Marine Mario MaderaRodriguez was tasked with smashing open the bedroom door of a U.S. Army Green Beret with a sledge hammer and then turning on some music.
U.S. Says G7 May Reallocate $100 Billion From IMF Funds To COVID-ravaged Nations
The global lender is continuing to study how best richer countries could donate or loan their reserves to benefit poorer nations.
Violence Escalating in Myanmar, Country is in a 'Human Rights Catastrophe', Warns UN
The United Nations said the military leadership was "singularly responsible" for the crisis.
Mexico Marks 50th Anniversary Of 1971 Student Massacre
Mexican officials and protesters on Thursday marked the 50th anniversary of a June 10, 1971, massacre of student protesters that was depicted in the 2018 Oscarwinning movie Roma.
Fight Over Canadian Oil Rages On After Pipeline's Demise
The Keystone XL is dead after a 12year attempt to build the oil pipeline, yet the fight over Canadian crude rages on as emboldened environmentalists target other projects and pressure President Joe Biden to intervene all while oil imports from the north...
Northern New England Reps Urge US-Canadian Border Reopening
The U.S. representatives from Northern New England are urging the Department of Homeland Security to safely reopen the U.S.Canadian border, noting that Canadian tourists are vital contributors to the region's economy.
Oil Hits Two-year Highs On Rising Demand Expectations
Oil prices edged up to their highest in over two years in volatile trade on Thursday, on optimism for strong economic demand after new U.S. unemployment claims fell to their lowest since the country's first wave of COVID19 last year.
US Buys 500 Million Doses of Pfizer-BioNTech Covid Vaccine for Poorest Countries
While 200 million vaccine doses are set to be delivered around the world by the end of this year, the remainder will be sent out by June 2022.
Aung San Suu Kyi, Myanmar's Deposed Leader, Hit with Fresh Corruption Charges
The Anti-Corruption Commission found evidence that Aung San Suu Kyi had committed 'corruption using her rank', according to the Global New Light of Myanmar.
Canada Could Take In Some Central American Migrants To Help U.S. - Minister
Canada is prepared to take in some Central American migrants to help the United States, which is grappling with an influx of migrants at its southern border with Mexico, Canadian Immigration Minister Marco Mendicino said.
Colombia Protests Lose Steam, But Their Economic Toll Rises
Antigovernment protests in Colombia were sparsely attended on Wednesday, but the economic fallout of the sixweekold demonstrations is far from over, officials said.
Fully Vaccinated Canadians Can Avoid Border Quarantine Soon
Canadas health minister said Wednesday fully vaccinated Canadian citizens who test negative for COVID19 will soon be exempt from two weeks quarantine when returning to the country.
Malta Customs Seizes 740 Kg Of Cocaine Hidden Among Bananas
The customs department in Malta intercepted 740 kilograms (1,630 pounds) of cocaine Tuesday in a recordbreaking drug seizure for the Mediterranean island nation, officials said.
Explosion at Baghdad Restaurant Kills 3, Leaves 16 Injured
It was not immediately known what caused the blast, which occurred in the city's Kadhmiyah district, close to the shrine of Imam Musa al-Kadhim, revered by Shiite Muslims..
Sri Lanka Preps for 'Worst Case Scenario' of Oil Spill from Sinking Ship
The Marine Environment Protection Authority readied oil dispersants, booms and skimmers in case of a leak from the MV X-Press Pearl, which has nearly 350 tonnes of oil in its fuel tanks.
A Third Child? No, Thanks, Say Young Chinese Amid Soaring Living Costs, Changing Mindsets
For many, the thought of having any children at all or even marriage is off the table, as urban life takes its toll -- long working hours, expensive housing, and a punishing ladder into decent education.