Rights activists urge boycott of Beijing Winter Olympics
By NICHOLAS PAPHITIS Associated Press ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Human rights activists have urged international governments, sponsors and athletes to…
Continue Reading By Evan Simko-Bednarski, CNN A vote by a little-known New York City committee on Monday signals the end to a two-decade effort to remove a statue of…
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EU top official clashes with Polish PM over rule of law
By SAMUEL PETREQUIN Associated Press BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union’s top official has locked horns with Poland’s prime minister, arguing…
Continue ReadingMyanmar to release 5,600 prisoners held for anti-junta protests
CNN By Jessie Yeung, CNN Myanmar’s junta has freed hundreds of political prisoners, according to state media outlet Global New Light of Myanmar…
Continue Reading Chinese users have mixed feelings about LinkedIn departure
By ZEN SOO Associated Press HONG KONG (AP) — After nearly seven years in China, LinkedIn says it will stop operating its localized version of the…
Continue ReadingSeniors are particularly vulnerable to Covid-19. So far, 1 in 7 have gotten a booster shot of vaccine
By Holly Yan and Madeline Holcombe, CNN As the US tries to stave off another Covid-19 surge this winter, health experts encourage anyone who is…
Continue ReadingMore people are getting boosters than new Covid-19 vaccinations. And others could soon become eligible for an additional shot
CNN By Madeline Holcombe, CNN The number of people in the US looking to boost their Covid-19 vaccinations has surpassed the tally of those looking to…
Continue Reading BlackRock backs new hub for company climate data
LONDON (AP) — Investment giant BlackRock says it is backing a new London-based research hub which will provide asset managers with information on…
Continue Reading EXPLAINER: Why some fear a ‘Polexit’ from European Union
By VANESSA GERA Associated Press WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Poland will be a focus of European attention this week, with Prime Minister Mateusz…
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Staying a Sixer: Simmons’ fate looms large in Philadelphia
By DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer CAMDEN, N.J. (AP) — Ben Simmons remains a mystery for the Philadelphia 76ers. Coach Doc Rivers says he does not…
Continue Reading Staying a Sixer: Simmons’ fate looms large in Philadelphia
By DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer CAMDEN, N.J. (AP) — Ben Simmons remains a mystery for the Philadelphia 76ers. Coach Doc Rivers says he does not…
Continue Reading Jumping onto trucks to get to Britain: A migrant’s day
By ARNO PEDRAM Associated Press CALAIS, France (AP) — Young Sudanese men who escaped war in their country now spend their days in the French port…
Continue Reading The economy on the brink, Taliban rely on former technocrats
By SAMYA KULLAB Associated Press KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Afghanistan’s ruling Taliban is turning to the financial managers of the former…
Continue Reading Lapchick family felt backlash due to Knicks coach’s views
By RICHARD E. LAPCHICK For The Associated Press Richard E. Lapchick shares some of the backlash his family felt that was directed at his father for…
Continue Reading Lapchick family felt backlash due to Knicks coach’s views
By RICHARD E. LAPCHICK For The Associated Press Richard E. Lapchick shares some of the backlash his family felt that was directed at his father for…
Continue Reading Lapchick family felt backlash due to Knicks coach’s views
By RICHARD E. LAPCHICK For The Associated Press Richard E. Lapchick shares some of the backlash his family felt that was directed at his father for…
Continue Reading Israeli scuba diver discovers ancient Crusader sword
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli archaeologists say a scuba diver has salvaged an ancient sword off the country’s Mediterranean coast that experts…
Continue Reading Man dies after falling from hot air balloon ride in Israel
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Israeli police say a man is dead after falling from a hot air balloon in mid-flight. Police say the man, in his 20s, was a…
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News 11 Sports: AWC soccer recap
We review the last win by the 7th ranked Men’s team and the double overtime thriller involving the Women’s…
Continue Reading Strong earthquake strikes off Turkish Mediterranean coast
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkey’s disaster management agency says a strong earthquake has struck off the Turkish Mediterranean coast. There was…
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