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Russian cargo ship launched to International Space Station

Russian cargo ship launched to International Space Station

MOSCOW — An unmanned Russian cargo ship launched successfully Monday with a load of supplies for the International Space Station. The Progress MS-16 cargo ship blasted off as scheduled at 9:45 a.m.
Trump looks to reassert himself after impeachment acquittal

Trump looks to reassert himself after impeachment acquittal

WASHINGTON — Donald Trump took in the win at Mar-a-Lago, surrounded by friends and family. His lawyers celebrated with hugs and smiles.
Impeachment isn't the final word on Capitol riot for Trump

Impeachment isn't the final word on Capitol riot for Trump

WASHINGTON — Donald Trump's acquittal at his second impeachment trial may not be the final word on whether he’s to blame for the deadly Capitol riot. The next step for the former president could be the courts.
Major Australian media company strikes Google news pay deal

Major Australian media company strikes Google news pay deal

CANBERRA, Australia — Seven West Media has become the largest Australian news media business to strike a deal with Google to pay for journalism in a partnership announced Monday before the nation's Parliament considers draft laws to force digital gia
Rain sets off Indonesia landslide; 2 dead, 16 missing

Rain sets off Indonesia landslide; 2 dead, 16 missing

NGANJUK, Indonesia — Torrential rains triggered a landslide on Indonesia’s main island of Java, killing at least two people and leaving 16 others missing, as emergency personnel digging with their bare hands and farm tools desperately sought to unear
Cold weather front hits Greece, with snow shutting highway

Cold weather front hits Greece, with snow shutting highway

ATHENS, Greece — A cold weather front has hit Greece, sending temperatures plunging from the low 20s degrees Celsius (around 70 Fahrenheit) on Friday to well below freezing on Monday, and seeing snowfall in central Athens.
Philippine reopening of theatres, arcades pushed back

Philippine reopening of theatres, arcades pushed back

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine government's approval of the reopening of many movie theatres , video game arcades and other leisure businesses shut since last year was postponed at least another two weeks after mayors feared it will bring new c
Namibia closes state-owned Air Namibia citing big losses

Namibia closes state-owned Air Namibia citing big losses

WINDHOEK, Namibia — The government of Namibia has closed the southern African country's state-owned airline, Air Namibia, saying that it can no longer afford the financial losses.
UK's chief mouser celebrates 10 years on the prowl

UK's chief mouser celebrates 10 years on the prowl

LONDON — Larry the cat, a four-legged inhabitant of London’s 10 Downing St., is marking a decade as Britain’s mouse-catcher in chief on Monday.
As vaccinations lag, Israel combats online misinformation

As vaccinations lag, Israel combats online misinformation

JERUSALEM — After surging ahead in the race to vaccinate its population against the coronavirus, Israel is blaming online misinformation for a sudden slowdown in the campaign. Now, officials are fighting back.