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The Latest: Putin criticizes placing Afghans in Central Asia

The Latest: Putin criticizes placing Afghans in Central Asia

MOSCOW -- Russia's president has criticized Western nations for seeking to temporarily house Afghan refugees in Central Asian countries, citing security concerns for Russia.
British military: 7 Afghans killed in chaos at Kabul airport

British military: 7 Afghans killed in chaos at Kabul airport

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — A panicked crush of people trying to enter Kabul's international airport killed seven Afghan civilians in the crowds, the British military said Sunday, showing the danger still posed to those trying to flee the Taliban's tak
'Unmute us': Marchers demand return of Dutch music festivals

'Unmute us': Marchers demand return of Dutch music festivals

AMSTERDAM (AP) — Dutch music fans have been banned for months from going to large-scale festivals due to coronavirus restrictions. On Saturday, the festivals came to them.
Biden vows to evacuate all Americans -- and Afghan helpers

Biden vows to evacuate all Americans -- and Afghan helpers

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden pledged firmly on Friday to bring all Americans home from Afghanistan — and all Afghans who aided the war effort, too — as officials confirmed that U..S.
GM expands Chevy Bolt EV recall to cover all model years for fire risk

GM expands Chevy Bolt EV recall to cover all model years for fire risk

General Motors says it has expanded a recall of its Chevy Bolt electric vehicles to include all model years because of a risk the battery cells could catch fire.
Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

TORONTO — Some of the most active companies traded Friday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (20,339.02, up 123.66 points.) HEXO Corp. (TSX:HEXO). Health. Down $1.14, or 27.8 per cent, to $2.96 on 10.7 million shares.
North American stock markets close higher, oil slides again on COVID fears

North American stock markets close higher, oil slides again on COVID fears

TORONTO — North American stock markets rebounded Friday after a difficult week, though the price of oil continued its slide on concerns over the COVID-19 Delta variant.
GM extends recall to cover all Chevy Bolts due to fire risk

GM extends recall to cover all Chevy Bolts due to fire risk

DETROIT (AP) — General Motors is recalling all Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicles sold worldwide to fix a battery problem that could cause fires.
US appeals court refuses to end CDC's eviction moratorium

US appeals court refuses to end CDC's eviction moratorium

WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal appeals court on Friday said a pause on evictions designed to curb the spread of the coronavirus can remain in place for now, setting up a battle before the nation’s highest court. A three-judge panel of the U.S.
The Latest: Biden vows to get all Americans home from Kabul

The Latest: Biden vows to get all Americans home from Kabul

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden is pledging to evacuate any American currently in Afghanistan who wants to come home. Biden made the promise on Friday as he provided an update on the tense situation in Afghanistan.