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Biden-Putin talks on Ukraine crisis rooted in older dispute
WASHINGTON (AP) ??" The Cold War ended 30 years ago this month, but one unresolved issue ??" how closely Ukraine, a former Soviet republic, can ally with the West ??" is now creating some of the deepest U.S.-Russian tensions in years.The dispute over Ukraine's status and its growing alignment with U.S.-led NATO will be at the center of President Vladimir Putin's video meeting Tuesday with President Joe Biden, whose administration says an extensive Russian military buildup near Ukraine points to a potential invasion.
Russia denies any intention of invading and says... Read More
Omicron v. delta: Battle of coronavirus mutants is critical
As the omicron coronavirus variant spreads in southern Africa and pops up in countries all around the world, scientists are anxiously watching a battle play out that could determine the future of the pandemic. Can the latest competitor to the world-dominating delta displace it?Some scientists, poring over data from South Africa and the United Kingdom, suggest omicron could emerge the victor.
"It's still early days, but increasingly, data is starting to trickle in, suggesting that omicron is likely to outcompete delta in many, if not all, places," said Dr. Jacob... Read More
Afghan museum reopens with Taliban security -- and visitors
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) ??" The National Museum of Afghanistan is open once again and the Taliban, whose members once smashed their way through the facility destroying irreplaceable pieces of the country's national heritage, now appear to be among its most enthusiastic visitors.The museum in southwest Kabul, which hosts artifacts from the Paleolithic period to the 20th century, reopened just over a week ago for the first time since the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan in mid-August amid the chaotic withdrawal of U.S. and NATO troops.
Its director, Mohammad Fahim Rahimi,... Read More
Deal to make Scholz German chancellor clears final hurdle
BERLIN (AP) ??" A three-party deal to form a new German coalition government under center-left leader Olaf Scholz cleared its final hurdle Monday, setting the scene for him to succeed longtime Chancellor Angela Merkel later this week.Germany's environmentalist Greens said their members approved the agreement reached last month, with 86% voting for it in a ballot. The other two parties ??" Scholz's center-left Social Democrats and the pro-business Free Democrats ??" overwhelmingly backed the agreement at weekend conventions.
"We are going into a strong new government,... Read More
All in the name: UK school to end 311-year slave trader link
LONDON (AP) ??" First his statue met a watery end during last year's Black Lives Matter protests. Now another school in southwest England that bears the name of slave trader Edward Colston is changing its name.The governors of Colston's School, which was set up in 1710 in Bristol, said Monday that the private school will be renamed next summer, and that current and former students, parents and staff will all have a say in the choice.
They said the events that took place during the protests in Bristol in June 2020, which saw the toppling of Colston's statue in the city,... Read More
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- Afghan museum reopens with Taliban security -- and visitors
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- UN chief names American Stephanie Williams as Libya adviser
- All in the name: UK school to end 311-year slave trader link
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