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Sat, February 4, 2023 | 23:50

Biden to end COVID-19 emergencies on May 11

Biden to end COVID-19 emergencies on May 11

President Joe Biden informed Congress on Monday that he will end the twin national emergencies for addressing COVID-19 on May 11, as most of the world has returned closer to normalcy nearly three years after they were first declared.

World | 2023-01-31 14:51

Pakistan mosque suicide bomber kills 59, wounds over 150

Pakistan mosque suicide bomber kills 59, wounds over 150

A suicide bomber struck a crowded mosque inside a police compound in Pakistan on Monday, causing the roof to collapse and killing at least 59 people and wounding more than 150 others, officials said.

World | 2023-01-31 11:13

Stocks sink as markets brace for big week with Fed, earnings

Stocks sink as markets brace for big week with Fed, earnings

Stocks sank Monday as Wall Street prepped for a week full of potentially market-moving events, from decisions on interest rates around the world to earnings reports from the biggest U.S. companies.

World | 2023-01-31 07:52

Suicide bomber kills 34, wounds 150 at mosque in Pakistan

Suicide bomber kills 34, wounds 150 at mosque in Pakistan

A suicide bomber detonated explosives during crowded prayers at a mosque inside a police compound in Pakistan on Monday, causing the roof to cave in. At least 34 people were killed and 150 wounded, officials said. Most of the casualties were police officers. It was not clear how the bomber was able to slip into the walled compound, which houses the northwestern city of Peshaw...

World | 2023-01-30 22:17

China e-retailer JD.com ending sales in Thailand, Indonesia

China e-retailer JD.com ending sales in Thailand, Indonesia

Chinese online retailer JD.com Inc. is closing its consumer e-commerce services in Indonesia and Thailand amid intense competition in Southeast Asia. The e-commerce service will stop taking orders Feb. 15 in both countries and shut down in March, according to announcements Monday on the two websites.

World | 2023-01-30 20:43

COVID still emergency but nearing 'inflection' point: WHO

COVID still emergency but nearing 'inflection' point: WHO

GENEVA (AP) - The coronavirus remains a global health emergency, the World Health Organization chief said Monday, after a key advisory panel found the pandemic may be nearing an “inflexion point” where higher levels of immunity can lower virus-related deaths.

World | 2023-01-30 20:06

Biden, McCarthy to discuss debt limit in talks on Wednesday

Biden, McCarthy to discuss debt limit in talks on Wednesday

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said Sunday he is looking forward to discussing with President Joe Biden a ``reasonable and responsible way that we can lift the debt ceiling '' when the two meet Wednesday for their first sit-down at the White House since McCarthy was elected to the post.

World | 2023-01-30 17:08

Ukraine's Zelenskiyy presses drive to keep Russia out of Paris Olympics

Ukraine's Zelenskiyy presses drive to keep Russia out of Paris Olympics

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiyy said on Sunday that allowing Russia to compete at the 2024 Paris Games was tantamount to showing that "terror is somehow acceptable".

World | 2023-01-30 14:54

Turkey may accept Finland into NATO: Erdogan

Turkey may accept Finland into NATO: Erdogan

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said for the first time Sunday that Ankara could accept Finland into NATO without its Nordic neighbor Sweden.

World | 2023-01-30 14:41

Israel appears to have been behind drone strike on Iranian factory: US official

Israel appears to have been behind drone strike on Iranian factory: US official

Israel appears to have been behind an overnight drone attack on a military factory in Iran, a U.S. official said on Sunday.

World | 2023-01-30 14:19

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