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Christians mark Good Friday, Holy Week under virus woes

Christians mark Good Friday, Holy Week under virus woes

JERUSALEM — Christians in the Holy Land marked Good Friday without the mass pilgrimages usually seen in the days leading up to Easter because of the coronavirus, and worshippers in many other predominantly Christian countries where the virus is still
April, the giraffe that became an online star, dies

April, the giraffe that became an online star, dies

HARPURSVILLE, N.Y. — April, the giraffe that became a sensation when a rural New York zoo livestreamed her 2017 pregnancy and delivery, was euthanized Friday because of advancing arthritis, the zoo said.
'First step:' US, Iran to begin indirect nuclear-limit talks

'First step:' US, Iran to begin indirect nuclear-limit talks

The United States and Iran said Friday they will begin indirect negotiations with intermediaries next week to try to get both countries back into compliance with an accord limiting Iran’s nuclear program, nearly three years after President Donald Tru
'Real Housewives' star pleads not guilty to fraud charges

'Real Housewives' star pleads not guilty to fraud charges

NEW YORK — A Utah woman with a star role in “The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City” reality show pleaded not guilty Friday to charges accusing her of ripping off hundreds of people in a nationwide telemarketing scheme.
Lawsuits over execution of 2020 census near conclusions

Lawsuits over execution of 2020 census near conclusions

Two legal challenges to the Trump administration's execution of the 2020 census neared conclusions this week in the face of changes brought by President Joe Biden's administration since he took office last January.
Dutch temporarily halt AstraZeneca shots for under-60s

Dutch temporarily halt AstraZeneca shots for under-60s

THE HAGUE, Netherlands — The Dutch government said Friday it is temporarily halting AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccinations for people under 60 following reports of very small number of people suffering unusual blood clots after receiving the shot.
In ghostly border video, dangers for migrant kids revealed

In ghostly border video, dangers for migrant kids revealed

PHOENIX — A border wall. Smugglers. Small children being dropped into America in the darkness.
Italy may be in Easter lockdown, but the party's on at sea

Italy may be in Easter lockdown, but the party's on at sea

Italy may be in a strict coronavirus lockdown this Easter with travel restricted between regions and new quarantines imposed.
Train hits truck that slid onto track in Taiwan, killing 51

Train hits truck that slid onto track in Taiwan, killing 51

HUALIEN COUNTY, Taiwan — A train barrelled into an unmanned truck that had rolled onto the track Friday in Taiwan, leaving at least 51 people dead and dozens injured in the island's deadliest rail disaster.
Visiting Uganda, rap star Akon seeks business opportunities

Visiting Uganda, rap star Akon seeks business opportunities

KAMPALA, Uganda — American rap artist and singer Akon is visiting Uganda Friday in search of investment opportunities that would extend his business footprint in Africa, where his efforts include a planned futuristic city.
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