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After escape, Afghan director mourns her 'lost country'

After escape, Afghan director mourns her 'lost country'

PARIS (AP) — As a filmmaker, Shahrbanoo Sadat watched with fascination as Taliban fighters took over her city and terrified crowds animated the streets.
UAE announces plan to invest in economy, liberalize laws

UAE announces plan to invest in economy, liberalize laws

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United Arab Emirates announced on Sunday a major plan to stimulate its economy and liberalize stringent residency rules for foreigners, as the country seeks to overhaul its finances and attract visitors and inve
Wildfires, smoke snuff out outdoor adventures across US

Wildfires, smoke snuff out outdoor adventures across US

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Andy Farquhar’s plans for an outdoor adventure have gone up in smoke twice this summer.
Two anchors of COVID safety net ending, affecting millions

Two anchors of COVID safety net ending, affecting millions

WASHINGTON (AP) — Mary Taboniar went 15 months without a paycheck, thanks to the COVID pandemic.
Girls Aloud star Sarah Harding dies at 39 after cancer fight

Girls Aloud star Sarah Harding dies at 39 after cancer fight

LONDON (AP) — Singer Sarah Harding of the British pop group Girls Aloud has died after a battle with breast cancer, her mother said Sunday. She was 39.
Return of events pushes hosts to address vaccination, COVID tests and masks

Return of events pushes hosts to address vaccination, COVID tests and masks

TORONTO — When Sept. 11 comes, Natasha Koifman's backyard will be awash with chatter and music as up to 100 guests gather for an elegant dinner meant to raise funds for Haitians to access education.
Greek composer Theodorakis to be buried in Crete

Greek composer Theodorakis to be buried in Crete

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greek composer and politician Mikis Theodorakis will be buried according to his wishes in Chania, Crete, on Sept. 9 next to his parents and brother, Greece’s Communist Party said Sunday.
Women say they met porn actor Jeremy for fun; rape came next

Women say they met porn actor Jeremy for fun; rape came next

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Adult film actor Ron Jeremy leveraged the novelty of his celebrity to meet and often isolate women whom he raped and sexually assaulted, using the same tactics for years, according to grand jury testimony from 21 women that was uns
Oil boom remakes N. Dakota county with fastest growth in US

Oil boom remakes N. Dakota county with fastest growth in US

WATFORD CITY, N.D. (AP) — First came the roughnecks and other oil field workers, almost all men.
'A lifetime issue:' Saskatoon mothers creating preschool for immunocompromised kids

'A lifetime issue:' Saskatoon mothers creating preschool for immunocompromised kids

Kath Stevenson says the last 18 months are the closest she has come to normalcy in years.
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