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- With Abortion Largely Banned in Texas, an Oklahoma Clinic Is Inundated September 26, 2021The new law prohibits abortions after about six weeks, a very early stage of pregnancy. Many women are now traveling out of state for the procedure.
- The Marines Reluctantly Let a Sikh Officer Wear a Turban. He Says It’s Not Enough. September 26, 2021While other armed services allow some religion-based exceptions to dress standards without problems, the Marines insist that even small deviations can threaten the force’s effectiveness.
- For Schumer and Pelosi, the Challenge of a Career With No Margin for Error September 27, 2021The top two Democrats in Congress face a daunting pile of legislative imperatives. With President Biden’s agenda hanging in the balance and few votes to spare, can they get it done?
- New Limits Give Chinese E-Gamers Whiplash September 26, 2021China has a complex relationship with video games. New government rules for minors have made it even more so.
- Speaker Pelosi Delays Vote on Infrastructure Bill September 27, 2021Speaker Nancy Pelosi of California said that the House would take up the $1 trillion bill on Thursday, hours before government funding is scheduled to lapse.
- The Cause of the Derailed Amtrak Train Remains Unclear September 27, 2021Five were still hospitalized on Sunday following the crash in Montana that killed three passengers.
- As Covid Wave Pushes Up Demand, Costco Limits Purchases of Toilet Paper and Water September 26, 2021The retailer cited an uptick in demand because of the Delta variant and a shortage of truck drivers.
- New Mexico health officials link misuse of ivermectin to two Covid-19 deaths. September 26, 2021Calls to poison control centers have soared across the country as misinformation spreads touting the anti-parasite drug as a Covid treatment.
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- Germany election: SPD wins narrow victory as Merkel era ends in near-deadlock September 27, 2021Social Democrats edge out Christian Democrats, according to preliminary results, but tight finish leaves third-placed Green party as kingmakerGerman election results in fullWhat happens next as parties vie to form governmentGermany is set for weeks or even months of protracted coalition talks after the race to succeed Angela Merkel after 16 years in power fa […]
- Covid has wiped out years of progress on life expectancy, finds study September 26, 2021Pandemic behind biggest fall in life expectancy in western Europe since second world war, say researchersThe Covid pandemic has caused the biggest decrease in life expectancy in western Europe since the second world war, according to a study.Data from most of the 29 countries – spanning most of Europe, the US and Chile – that were analysed by scientists reco […]
- Cop26 climate talks will not fulfil aims of Paris agreement, key players say September 27, 2021Major figures privately admit summit will fail to result in pledges that could limit global heating to 1.5CVital United Nations climate talks, billed as one of the last chances to stave off climate breakdown, will not produce the breakthrough needed to fulfil the aspiration of the Paris agreement, key players in the talks have conceded.The UN, the UK hosts a […]
- Tony awards 2021: Moulin Rouge! triumphs in a Broadway celebration September 27, 2021The adaptation of Baz Luhrmann’s musical picked up 10 awards in a ceremony that also acted as a comeback for New York theatreTony awards 2021: Broadway stars hit red carpet and stage – in picturesMoulin Rouge! swept the board at the 2021 Tony awards, picking up 10 trophies during a ceremony that also acted as a celebration of the return of Broadway.The adapt […]
- Boris Johnson to consider using army to supply petrol stations September 26, 2021Ministers to discuss emergency plan Operation Escalin after BP reveals a third of its forecourts have shortagesHundreds of soldiers could be scrambled to deliver fuel to petrol stations running dry across the country due to panic buying and a shortage of drivers under an emergency plan expected to be considered by Boris Johnson on Monday.The prime minister w […]
- Ambassador in limbo makes plea for Afghans to be allowed into EU September 27, 2021Former Afghan government’s ambassador in Greece appalled by Athens’ media blitz against ‘illegal migrant flows’In other times, Mirwais Samadi would have welcomed a campaign to deter his compatriots from opting to become illegal migrants and embarking on the often dangerous trek from Afghanistan to Europe.By far the worst part of his job as Afghanistan’s amba […]
- China to limit abortions for ‘non-medical purposes’ September 27, 2021Government says clampdown is aimed at improving women’s reproductive health, but it comes amid anxiety about the nation’s falling birth rateChina will reduce the number of abortions performed for “non-medical purposes”, the country’s cabinet has said, in the latest apparent attempt to reverse its declining birth rate.China has already enacted strict measures […]
- Five Palestinians shot dead in gun battles with Israeli troops in West Bank September 27, 2021Two Israeli soldiers were also seriously wounded after violence erupted when troops tried to arrest suspected Hamas militantsFive Palestinians have been killed after gun battles erupted when Israeli troops conducted a series of raids against suspected Hamas militants across the occupied West Bank.The fighting on Sunday was the deadliest violence between Isra […]
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- German elections: Centre-left narrowly wins against Merkel's party September 27, 2021Initial results show Social Democrats beating the party of outgoing Chancellor Angela Merkel.
- German elections usher in political change with a small 'c' September 27, 2021While voting patterns are changing, none of the front-running parties can be described as radical.
- Afghanistan: Taliban ban Helmand barbers from trimming beards September 26, 2021The hardline group says anyone cutting beards will be punished as it breaches their reading of Islamic law.
- Interviewing the Taliban: 'Still now I am terrified' September 26, 2021Afghan news anchor Beheshta Arghand made history when she interviewed the Taliban.
- Switzerland same-sex marriage: Two-thirds of voters back yes September 26, 2021Nearly two-thirds have voted yes to the proposal, already law in most of western Europe.
- COP26: Australia PM undecided on attending crucial climate summit September 27, 2021The coal-supporting nation has faced increasing pressure to commit to a net-zero emissions target.
- Iceland misses out on Europe's first female-majority parliament after recount September 26, 2021A recount dashes Iceland's belief that it had Europe's first parliament with 50% of seats held by women.
- San Marino votes to legalise abortion in referendum September 26, 2021Over three quarters of voters approved changes to the total ban on abortion in the European enclave.
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