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Extraordinary warning to Trump by 10 former Pentagon chiefs

Extraordinary warning to Trump by 10 former Pentagon chiefs

WASHINGTON — In an extraordinary rebuke of President Donald Trump, all 10 living former secretaries of defence are cautioning against any move to involve the military in pursuing claims of election fraud, arguing that it would take the country into “
Fauci: Vaccinations are increasing in a 'glimmer of hope'

Fauci: Vaccinations are increasing in a 'glimmer of hope'

The U.S. ramped up COVID-19 vaccinations in the past few days after a slower-than-expected start, bringing the number of shots dispensed to about 4 million, government health officials said Sunday. Dr.
Sheriff: Pastor dead, 2 hurt in shooting at Texas church

Sheriff: Pastor dead, 2 hurt in shooting at Texas church

WINONA, Texas — A 21-year-old man who hid from police in an East Texas church was charged with first-degree murder and felony assault in a shooting that left the pastor dead and two other people injured Sunday, a local sheriff said.
India OKs AstraZeneca and locally made COVID-19 vaccines

India OKs AstraZeneca and locally made COVID-19 vaccines

NEW DELHI — India authorized two COVID-19 vaccines on Sunday, paving the way for a huge inoculation program to stem the coronavirus pandemic in the world’s second-most populous country.
Congress opens new session as virus, Biden's win dominate

Congress opens new session as virus, Biden's win dominate

WASHINGTON — Congress convened Sunday for the start of a new session, swearing in lawmakers during a tumultuous period as a growing number of Republicans work to overturn Joe Biden's victory over President Donald Trump and the coronavirus surges.
IS gunmen kill 11 minority Shiite coal miners in SW Pakistan

IS gunmen kill 11 minority Shiite coal miners in SW Pakistan

QUETTA, Pakistan — Gunmen opened fire on a group of minority Shiite Hazara coal miners after abducting them, killing 11 in southwestern Baluchistan province early Sunday, a Pakistani official said.
Rally in Baghdad marks 1 year since Iran general's killing

Rally in Baghdad marks 1 year since Iran general's killing

BAGHDAD — Chanting anti-American slogans, thousands of Iraqis converged on a landmark square in central Baghdad on Sunday to commemorate the anniversary of the killing of a powerful Iranian general and a top Iraqi militia leader in a U.S.
Tibetans in exile vote in India for their political leader

Tibetans in exile vote in India for their political leader

DHARMSALA, India — Hundreds of Tibetans in exile braved the rain and cold Sunday in India’s northern city of Dharmsala, where the exiled government is based, and voted for their new political leader as the current officeholder’s five-year term nears
Asia Today: Australian states reimpose travel restrictions

Asia Today: Australian states reimpose travel restrictions

SYDNEY, Australia — More Australian states and territories are reimposing travel restrictions to prevent the spreading of the coronavirus from new outbreaks in New South Wales and Victoria states.
Two French soldiers killed during mission in Mali

Two French soldiers killed during mission in Mali

PARIS — The French presidency announced that two French soldiers were killed Saturday in Mali when an improvised explosive device hit their armoured vehicle, five days after three others died in similar circumstances.