Tag: Government and politics
UN agencies press EU over rising migrant pushback cases
BRUSSELS — U.N. agencies are pressing the European Union to end the growing practices of denying migrants their right to apply for asylum, collectively...
Arkansas lawmaker off committees for 3 days for swearing
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — An Arkansas state senator on Wednesday was suspended from serving on two committees for three days because she called a...
High school group relaxes soccer rules on religious headwear
INDIANAPOLIS — The National Federation of State High School Associations announced Thursday that it will no longer require state approval to allow soccer players...
Ex-spokesman kills self outside Texas congresswoman’s home
IRVING, Texas — A former campaign spokesman for freshman Rep. Beth Van Duyne, of Texas, shot and killed himself outside of the Irving Republican’s...
Boston College-Georgia Tech game moved back a day
ATLANTA — Georgia Tech will get a little extra time to prepare for next week's men's basketball game against Boston College.
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Czechs re-declare state of emergency to keep restrictions
PRAGUE — The Czech government on Sunday re-declared a state of emergency for next two weeks to tackle the coronavirus pandemic in one of...
Opposition remains strong to Tokyo Games after Mori remarks
TOKYO — Public opposition remains strong in Japan to holding the postponed Tokyo Olympics following derogatory remarks about women made last week by the...
Racial discrimination claims against Whole Foods dismissed
BOSTON — A federal judge has dismissed most of the claims in a lawsuit filed by Whole Foods Market employees who alleged the supermarket...
Interpol alert for New Zealand banker wanted by Germany
BERLIN — Interpol on Tuesday issued a global alert for a New Zealand banker wanted by Germany in connection with a massive tax fraud...
Indiana panel backs weaker pregnant worker protections bill
INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana legislators have advanced a weakened version of a requirement sought by the governor for workplace accommodations for pregnant women such as...