African scientists baffled by monkeypox cases in Europe, US
LONDON, United Kingdom (AP) — Scientists who have monitored numerous outbreaks of monkeypox in Africa say they are baffled by the disease’s recent spread in Europe and North America.
Monthly Archives: May 2022
Economy, China, climate dominate as Australia set for polls
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australians will go to the polls on Saturday following a six-week campaign that has focused on pandemic-fueled inflation, climate change and fears of a Chinese military… Read more »
WHO: COVID deaths dropped by 21% last week but cases rising
GENEVA, Switzerland (AP) — The number of coronavirus deaths globally dropped by about 21% in the past week while cases rose in most parts of the world, according to the… Read more »
Google’s Russian business plans to file for bankruptcy
LONDON, United Kingdom (AP) — Google says its Russian subsidiary is planning to file for bankruptcy because it can’t pay staff and suppliers.
Congress dives into UFOs, but no signs of extraterrestrials
WASHINGTON, United States (AP) — Congress held its first hearing in half a century Tuesday on unidentified flying objects. And no, there is still no government confirmation of extraterrestrial life.
2022 midterms: What to watch as 5 states hold primaries
PENNSYLVANIA, United States (AP) — Former President Donald Trump’s winning streak in U.S. Senate primaries is on the line Tuesday as voters in five states cast their ballots in midterm… Read more »
EXPLAINER: ‘Neutral’ Europe recedes as NATO set to expand
BERLIN, Germany (AP) — With Finland and Sweden inching closer to applying for NATO membership amid Russia’s war in Ukraine, the list of “neutral” or nonaligned countries in Europe appears… Read more »
Okinawa marks 50 years of end to US rule amid protests
TOKYO, Japan (AP) — Okinawa Governor Denny Tamaki on Sunday urged Japan’s central government to do more to reduce the U.S. military presence in the southern island group as it… Read more »
10 dead in Buffalo supermarket attack police call hate crime
BUFFALO, United States (AP) — A white 18-year-old wearing military gear and livestreaming with a helmet camera opened fire with a rifle at a supermarket in Buffalo, killing 10 people… Read more »
Putin warns Finland NATO membership would harm relations
HELSINKI, Finland (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin warned his Finnish counterpart Saturday relations between the two neighbors could be “negatively affected” if Finland follows through with plans to apply… Read more »