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Iran says voter turnout dips below 50% in a first since 1979
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – Iran’s interior ministry said Sunday that voter turnout in last…
View of a longtime economist: Slower growth but no recession
WASHINGTON – In this high-profile election year, the U.S. economy boasts an unemployment rate that…
Pullman’s revitalization continues 5 years after designation
CHICAGO – Supporters if the revitalization of Chicago’s historic Pullman neighbourhood say they have the…
New virus has infected over 78,000 people globally
A viral outbreak that began in China has infected more than 78,000 people globally. The…
Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week
TORONTO – Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming…
Turkey closes borders with Iran over coronavirus concerns
ANKARA, Turkey – Turkey’s health minister said the border with Iran would be closed from…
2 migrants killed in car crash in Albania, 7 injured
TIRANA, Albania – Two migrants were killed in a car crash and seven others were…
Who is No. 1? Whoever gets to fill out 2020 Census form
ORLANDO, Fla. – It’s a question spouses, domestic partners and roommates are going to be…
Indiana Beach amusement park closes, residents look ahead
MONTICELLO, Ind. – Officials are hoping to find a new buyer after the popular Indiana…
For Virginia Tech parents, new gun laws a long struggle
RICHMOND, Va. – When Virginia lawmakers pass sweeping new gun control laws in the coming…
US ‘honour roll’ of historic places often ignores slavery
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Antebellum Southern plantations were built on the backs of enslaved people, and…
Hampton and Norfolk State unravel history together
NORFOLK, Va. – As a historically black institution of higher learning, Norfolk State University teaches…
Armani to hold runway show in empty theatre due to new virus
MILAN – In a last-minute change, Giorgio Armani is holding his Milan Fashion Week runway…
Brazilian transgender dancer shatters Carnival parade taboo
SAO PAULO – When dancer Camila Prins entered Sao Paulo’s Carnival parade grounds, a costume…
Singer Pharrell is making music on Miami’s restaurant scene
MIAMI – Grammy award-winning singer Pharrell may have been fired from three different McDonald’s as…
Lizzo, ‘Just Mercy’ win top honours at NAACP Image Awards
PASADENA, Calif. – Lizzo was named entertainer of the year and “Just Mercy” won best…
Moscow targets Chinese with raids amid virus fears
MOSCOW – Bus drivers in Moscow kept their WhatsApp group chat buzzing with questions this…
Victims of 2 African embassy bombings await US court case
WASHINGTON – Doreen Oport was pulled from the rubble of the U.S. Embassy in Nairobi,…
Pope cautions against ‘unfair’ Middle East peace plans
ROME – Pope Francis has cautioned against “unfair” solutions aimed at ending the conflict between…
Amy, chasing: Klobuchar, already beating odds, faces uphill climb
WASHINGTON – It’s been a running gag ever since she launched her bid to become…
More Russian weapons for Serbia despite US sanction threats
BELGRADE, Serbia – Serbia has received a sophisticated anti-aircraft system from Russia, despite possible U.S.…
Egypt upholds sentence of top customs official on corruption
CAIRO – Egypt’s top appeals court on Sunday upheld a 10-year jail term for the…
Berlin starts controversial rent freeze on 1.5 million homes
Berlin is freezing the rents of 1.5 million apartments for the next five years starting…
List of sports events affected by the new virus from China
ATHLETICS World indoor championships in Nanjing from March 13-15 postponed to March 2021. Hong Kong…