BlogHide Resteemsvinbeylopelope (18)in news • 4 years agoMain Stage of Chinese Rocket Likely to Plunge to Earth SoonThe largest section of the rocket that launched the main module of China’s first permanent space station into orbit is expected to plunge back to Earth as early as Saturday at an unknown…vinbeylopelope (18)in news • 4 years agoPope Prays for Pandemic's End and for a 'Horizon of Hope'Pope Francis has prayed for the end of the pandemic and a return of what he calls “a horizon of hope and peace.”. By FRANCES D'EMILIO, Associated Press VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis in a…vinbeylopelope (18)in news • 4 years agokhvjhcvjkcjvinbeylopelope (18)in news • 4 years agoTwo Spanish Citizens Dead After Attack in East Burkina FasoThe Spanish government says that two Spanish citizens have been killed in an ambush in eastern Burkina Faso. By SAM MEDNICK and ARITZ PARRA, Associated Press OUAGADOUGOU, Burkina Faso (AP) — Two…vinbeylopelope (18)in news • 4 years agoIn Earth Day Message, Pope Warns That Planet Is 'At the Brink'By Philip Pullella VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - Pope Francis said in his Earth Day message on Thursday that the planet was "at the brink" and humanity had to avoid "the path of self destruction."…vinbeylopelope (18)in news • 4 years agoChad Rebels Threaten to Depose Slain President's SonRebels are threatening to depose the son of Chad's slain president after he was named interim leader of the central African nation. By Associated Press| April 21, 2021, at 10:27 a.m. Mahamat…vinbeylopelope (18)in news • 4 years agoCuba's Communist Party Chooses Miguel Díaz-Canel as LeaderIn many ways, Cuba’s new maximum leader is nothing like those who have governed the island for the past six decades. 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KYIV…vinbeylopelope (18)in news • 4 years agoEU's Michel Says He's Sleeping Badly After Sofa Gaffe in TurkeyBERLIN (REUTERS) - European Council President Charles Michel is suffering from bad nights due to his embarrassment over a seating arrangement incident at a meeting in Ankara this week, he told…vinbeylopelope (18)in news • 4 years agoAustralia Calls on EU to Ship All Pre-Ordered COVID-19 Vaccine DosesSYDNEY (REUTERS) - Australia has asked the European Union to allow exports of the entire 3.8 million COVID-19 vaccine doses the country had pre-ordered, Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on…vinbeylopelope (18)in news • 4 years agoJordan Prince Says He's Confined, Lashes Out at AuthoritiesThe half-brother of Jordan’s King Abdullah II says he has been placed under house arrest. AMMAN, JORDAN (AP) — The half-brother of Jordan's King Abdullah II said Saturday he has been placed…vinbeylopelope (18)in news • 4 years agoFrench Virus Surge Raises Harrowing Specter of ICU OverloadsSurging infections in France are increasingly raising the specter of hospital intensive care units running short of beds. BY JOHN LEICESTER, SYLVIE CORBET and ANGELA CHARLTON, Associated…vinbeylopelope (18)in news • 4 years agoNo Timeline Given for Extracting Wedged Ship From Suez CanalA giant container ship remains stuck sideways in Egypt’s Suez Canal for a fifth day. BY SAMY MAGDY, Associated Press SUEZ, Egypt (AP) — A giant container ship remained stuck sideways in…vinbeylopelope (18)in news • 4 years agoThe Latest: Germany Flying Ventilators to Overwhelmed BrazilThe German air force is flying dozens of ventilators to Brazil, which is struggling with a severe coronavirus outbreak. BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS BERLIN — The German air force is flying dozens…vinbeylopelope (18)in news • 4 years agoMyanmar Junta Frees Hundreds Held for Anti-Coup ProtestsMyanmar’s state TV says 628 people imprisoned for protesting last month’s coup have been released. YANGON, MYANMAR (AP) — Hundreds of people imprisoned for protesting last month’s coup in…vinbeylopelope (18)in news • 4 years agoIsraeli Voters Poised to Send First Reform Rabbi to KnessetIsraeli voters are poised to elect the first Reform movement rabbi to the Knesset in Tuesday's elections. BY LAURIE KELLMAN, Associated Press TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — In years of going against…vinbeylopelope (18)in news • 4 years agoDeadly Violence Resumes in Myanmar After Peaceful ProtestsViolence has returned to Myanmar after demonstrators protesting last month’s military coup held small, peaceful marches before dawn and avoided confrontations with security forces who have shot and…vinbeylopelope (18)in news • 4 years agoAustralian Leader Says Quad Meeting Will Anchor StabilityAustralian Prime Minister Scott Morrison says his first-ever meeting with President Joe Biden, as well as the leaders of India and Japan, will become an anchor of stability in the Indo-Pacific…vinbeylopelope (18)in news • 4 years agoEXPLAINER: Myanmar Media Defiant as Junta Cracks DownMyanmar's military-controlled government is suppressing media coverage of protests against its seizure of power. BY ELAINE KURTENBACH, Associated Press BANGKOK (AP) — Myanmar’s…