Basketball player dies during training in Serbia Former Florida State center Michael Ojo has died after collapsing during training in Serbia, his former team Red Star Belgrade say August 7, 2020, 2:10 PM 2 min read Share to FacebookShare to TwitterEmail this article BELGRADE, Serbia — Former Florida State center Michael Ojo died on Friday after collapsing during training in Serbia, his former team Red Star Belgrade … Read More
Alabama high school football team, band under quarantine The entire football team and marching band at an Alabama high school are under quarantine following potential exposure to the new coronavirus August 7, 2020, 1:22 PM 2 min read Share to FacebookShare to TwitterEmail this article ONEONTA, Ala. — The entire team and marching band at a small-town Alabama high school are under quarantine following exposure to the new … Read More
Europeans urge fair election in Belarus, criticize run-up Top European officials are urging Belarusian authorities to ensure a free and fair presidential election this weekend and denounced “unacceptable” restrictions ahead of the vote August 7, 2020, 12:47 PM 2 min read BERLIN — Top European officials urged Belarusian authorities on Friday to ensure a free and fair presidential election this weekend and denounced “unacceptable” restrictions ahead of the … Read More
Turkish lira hits another historic low amid pandemic Turkey’s currency has tumbled further, hitting another record low The Turkish lira dropped to 7.3677 against the dollar Friday against the dollar before making a recovery August 7, 2020, 12:01 PM 1 min read Share to FacebookShare to TwitterEmail this article LONDON — Turkey’s currency tumbled further Friday, hitting another record low. The Turkish lira dropped to 7.3677 against the … Read More
27 dead after migrant boat capsizes off West African coast United Nations agencies say at least 27 people died after a boat carrying migrants capsized off West Africa between Mauritania and Western Sahara By CARLEY PETESCH Associated Press August 7, 2020, 11:48 AM 2 min read DAKAR, Senegal — At least 27 people died when a boat carrying migrants capsized off the West African coast between Mauritania and Western Sahara, … Read More
Swiss ink deal with Moderna for 4.5M doses of COVID vaccine The Swiss government says it has struck a deal with Moderna to supply Switzerland with 4.5 million doses of a COVID-19 vaccine if the U.S. biotech firm successfully develops one August 7, 2020, 9:45 AM 2 min read Share to FacebookShare to TwitterEmail this article GENEVA — The Swiss federal government says it has struck a deal with Moderna to … Read More
Australia leader refuses to attack political foes over virus Australia’s prime minister has rejected demands from within his own conservative party to publicly attack the center-left Victoria state government over its flawed handling of the nation’s worst coronavirus outbreak By ROD McGUIRK Associated Press August 7, 2020, 8:55 AM 3 min read Share to FacebookShare to TwitterEmail this article CANBERRA, Australia — Australia’s prime minister on Friday rejected demands … Read More
Britain braces for record-breaking high temperatures Britain is bracing for record-breaking temperatures as forecasters warn the public to take additional care in the heat August 7, 2020, 9:15 AM 1 min read LONDON — Britain braced for record-breaking temperatures Friday as forecasters warned the public to take additional care in the heat. The mercury is set to rise to 37 degrees Celsius (98.6 Fahrenheit) in southeastern … Read More
Rescuers in Lebanon recover more bodies days after blast Rescue teams are searching the rubble of Beirut’s port for bodies nearly three days after a massive explosion sent a wave of destruction through Lebanon’s capital, killing nearly 150 people and wounding thousands By ZEINA KARAM and ANDREA ROSA Associated Press August 7, 2020, 8:40 AM 3 min read Share to FacebookShare to TwitterEmail this article BEIRUT — Rescue teams … Read More
Sri Lanka polls: Rajapaksa brothers heading for landslide Sri Lanka’s powerful and popular Rajapaksa brothers were heading to a landslide victory in the country’s Parliamentary election, according to results released by the elections commission Friday By KRISHAN FRANCIS Associated Press August 6, 2020, 10:10 PM 3 min read COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — Sri Lanka’s powerful and popular Rajapaksa brothers were heading to a landslide victory in the country’s … Read More
