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German Greens slam party's own mayor over racist language

German Greens slam party's own mayor over racist language

BERLIN — Leaders of Germany's Greens on Saturday slammed the mayor of Tuebingen, a member of their own party, for using a racist slur in a social media post about a black soccer player.
Biden move to share vaccine designed to spread US influence

Biden move to share vaccine designed to spread US influence

WASHINGTON — It won’t speed the manufacture of vaccines. It enraged the developers who delivered lifesaving doses in record time.
Fireworks damage Amsterdam cafe frequented by Ajax fans

Fireworks damage Amsterdam cafe frequented by Ajax fans

THE HAGUE, Netherlands — A blast likely caused by powerful fireworks late Friday night smashed the front window of a cafe in Amsterdam that is known as a gathering place for fans of soccer club Aj axe .
Drone attack on Iraqi base hosting US troops; no casualties

Drone attack on Iraqi base hosting US troops; no casualties

BAGHDAD — In mid-April, A drone strike early on Saturday targeted a military base in Iraq that hosts U.S. troops, causing only minor damage and no casualties, Iraq's military and the U.S.-led coalition said.
Pakistan opposition leader prevented from leaving country

Pakistan opposition leader prevented from leaving country

ISLAMABAD — Pakistan’s ailing opposition leader, who has been charged with corruption, was turned back on Saturday at the international airport in Lahore and prevented from leaving the country, his party spokesperson said.
India's surge hits southern states, prompts more lockdowns

India's surge hits southern states, prompts more lockdowns

BENGALURU, India — Two southern states in India became the latest to declare lockdowns, as coronavirus cases surge at breakneck speed across the country and pressure mounts on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government to implement a nationwide shutdo
Vans co-founder Paul Van Doren dies at 90

Vans co-founder Paul Van Doren dies at 90

LOS ANGELES — Paul Van Doren, co-founder of the Vans company whose iconic Southern California sneakers were beloved by skateboarders and became an international success, has died. He was 90.
California leaving: State population declines for first time

California leaving: State population declines for first time

SACRAMENTO, Calif.
GOP lawmaker charged in Oregon Capitol protest has COVID

GOP lawmaker charged in Oregon Capitol protest has COVID

SALEM, Ore. — A Republican state lawmaker who authorities say let violent protesters into the Oregon Capitol in December says he is ill with COVID-19. "I have a really bad case of COVID, and I’m kind of on the mend a little bit,” Rep.
4 ex-cops indicted on US civil rights charges in Floyd death

4 ex-cops indicted on US civil rights charges in Floyd death

MINNEAPOLIS — A federal grand jury has indicted the four former Minneapolis police officers involved in George Floyd’s arrest and death, accusing them of wilfully violating the Black man’s constitutional rights as he was restrained face-down on the p