Tag: Government and politics
Belgium pauses re-opening plans as virus infections mount
BRUSSELS — Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo said Friday that the country faces a few “crucial weeks” as the number of coronavirus infections...
New Mexico gang member convicted of murder, racketeering
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — A federal court jury has convicted a self-admitted member of a New Mexico prison gang of ordering and participating in the...
Spanish government rejects idea of having fans in Copa final
MADRID — Spain's top health official on Wednesday rejected the idea of having fans back in the stands for the Copa del Rey final...
Republicans seize on immigration as border crossings surge
WASHINGTON — Delegation trips to the border. Apocalyptic warnings. A flurry of new conferences.
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Russia warns it may scale up response to Biden’s statement
MOSCOW — A senior Russian lawmaker warned Thursday that Moscow would follow up on its move to recall its ambassador in Washington with other...
Belarus opposition leader urges talks with authorities
KYIV, Ukraine — The leader of Belarus' political opposition announced a nationwide online vote about starting mediated talks with government authorities to end the...
Biden to highlight vaccine as US nears 100 millionth shot
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden is set to highlight his administration's push to dramatically expand distribution of COVID-19 vaccines Thursday, with the nation on...
Alabama House approves bill to ban transgender athletes
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Alabama could become the next conservative state to prevent transgender girls from playing on female sports teams as the state House...
Oršić nets hat trick as Dinamo stuns Tottenham 3-0 in EL
MILAN — Mislav Oršić scored a hat trick, including the winner in extra time, as Dinamo Zagreb stunned Tottenham 3-0 on Thursday to overturn...
House scuttles GOP attempt to boot Swalwell from intel panel
WASHINGTON — The House has dismissed a Republican attempt to remove California Rep. Eric Swalwell from the House intelligence panel over his contact more...