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US ready to take in thousands more Afghans as violence worsens
Blinken said the United States will also let in more Afghans who served as interpreters or in other support roles to forces of the US-led coalition
US, UK join Israel in accusing Iran of deadly tanker attack
The MT Mercer Street, managed by prominent Israeli billionaire Eyal Ofer, was attacked Thursday off Oman.
California firm to bury 10,000 miles of power lines to stop wildfires
PG&E acknowledged its equipment was to blame for the Paradise disaster and filed for bankruptcy protection in January 2019.
Major US wildfire grows, forcing new evacuations
Some 2,000 people have had to evacuate, with more following on Sunday.
US Senate votes to ban products from China's Xinjiang
Rights groups believe at least one million Uyghurs and other mostly Muslim minorities have been incarcerated in camps in Xinjiang
'Increased risk' of rare nerve disorder after J&J Covid vaccine: US
The shot was also subject to a safety pause in April after a heightened risk was identified involving a rare form of clotting, mostly in younger women.
Cuba blames US for unprecedented anti-government protests
US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan cautioned Havana against "any violence or targeting of peaceful protesters."
Millions sweltering in US west as Canada takes emergency steps
Sweltering conditions hit much of the Pacific seaboard and as far inland as the western edge of the Rocky Mountains over the weekend.
US pullout nears completion as Afghan forces battle Taliban
President Ashraf Ghani blamed the Taliban for all the "bloodshed and destruction," adding that his government will not "surrender" to the militants.
Biden marks 'independence' from Covid, but pandemic remains a threat
Anthony Fauci, America's top infectious disease expert, told NBC unvaccinated people now account for 99.2 percent of Covid-19 deaths.
Approximately 1,000 evacuated as Canadian fires engulf town
The heat wave continued to move eastward on Thursday into the central Canadian prairies.
Deadly heatwave slams Canada, US
Environment Canada said the "prolonged, dangerous and historic heat wave will persist through this week."
More bodies found in US condo collapse as search enters day seven
US President Joe Biden will on Thursday visit the site with First Lady Jill Biden.
California's famed Venice Beach grapples with homeless problem
California boasts the world's fifth-largest economy in terms of GDP. But it is also one of the US states with the most poor people.
UN Assembly condemns US embargo on Cuba, for 29th time
The embargo has not succeeded in overthrowing Cuba's communist regime.
Afghan leader Ghani to visit White House as withdrawal Nears
The growing fear and uncertainty about the future have left many Afghans desperate to leave.
7-year-old boy mauled to death by dogs while searching for pet
The 7-year-old was looking for his pet Chihuahua with his brother
US makes Juneteenth a federal holiday to mark end of slavery
Major US companies including Nike and Twitter announced in 2020 they were making Juneteenth a paid holiday for employees
UN debates holding General Assembly in person
Most countries seem to reject the idea of another virtual meeting like last year, which many participants described as frustrating.
Royal Caribbean delays trip after 8 crew test Covid-19 positive
The delay comes just days after Royal Caribbean's Celebrity Millennium trip had two cases of Covid-19.
EU moves to pre-Covid normal as cases spike in Moscow
The United States was among eight countries and territories added to an EU "white list", exempting them from Covid-19 travel bans.
Republicans introduce bill to fire Fauci, face of US Covid response
The White House defended Fauci this month after the emails surfaced, calling him "an undeniable asset" in the pandemic response.
US tops 600,000 Covid deaths, while New York and California drop curbs
The US passed the 500,000 death mark at the end of February, just under four months ago.
Biden promises to lay down 'red lines' to Putin
French President Emmanuel Macron insisted that NATO should not spread itself too thin and "skew" the relationship with China.
WHO warns virus quicker than vaccines after G7 doses pledge
WHO and partners also highlighted the desperate need for funds to overcome the pandemic.
US suspends tariffs on UK, India, European nations in digital tax dispute
The 25 percent duties were never imposed, but were intended to also target Austria, Italy, Spain and Turkey.
Florida shooting leaves two dead, 20 wounded
Police were seeking help from the community in finding the shooters.
US authorizes Pfizer jab for 12-15 year olds as India outbreak rages
The United States remains the worst-hit nation in the world, with the highest number of known fatalities and infections.
Girl shoots three at US school: police
There were more than 43,000 gun-related deaths in the United States last year, including suicides,
G7 ends talks with criticism of China, Russia, Iran
With support from most wealthy nations, the Covax programme, backed by the World Health Organization, is meant to share vaccines with the poorest nations.