The empty schools in Lebanon promise long-term damage from the crisis
by BEIRUT (AP) – On a recent school day, Beirut’s Rene Mouawad High School was empty, its classrooms dark, just like all public schools in Lebanon …
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China advocates continuity and reappoints central bank governor
BEIJING (AP) – China reappointed Yi Gang as central bank governor on Sunday in a bid to reassure entrepreneurs and financial markets by showing continuity …
The BBC crisis escalates as gamers and stars rally behind Lineker
LONDON (AP) – The BBC faced an escalating crisis on Saturday over the suspension of former soccer star and program presenter Gary Lineker for criticizing …
Pope Francis at 10: A reformer’s learning curve, plans
VATICAN CITY (AP) – So much for the short pontificate. Pope Francis is celebrating the 10th anniversary of his election on Monday, surpassing the “two …
The world celebrates International Women’s Day, but abuse and inequality are still rife
MADRID (AP) — Hundreds of thousands of people will take part in demonstrations, rallies and colorful events around the world on Wednesday to mark International …
A generation of Venezuelan children only knows fights
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Valerie Torres’ mother has been trying to shield her from the worst of Venezuela’s protracted crisis — the deadly protests, the …
Greek Prime Minister Mitsotakis apologizes for deadly train crash
ATHENS, Greece (AP) – Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Sunday apologized for any responsibility the Greek government may have for the deadliest train crash in …
Lawyers are fighting for man they say US wrongfully deported to Haiti
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) – Paul Pierrilus was deported from the United States to Haiti two years ago, where he has been trying to …
Global cold weather electric vehicle range race
By TOM KRISHER and MARK THIESSEN March 4, 2023 GMT https://apnews.com/article/electric-vehicles-cold-weather-battery-ev-6d86b7aa19e233d5dcc4d2c9abb193ed TOK, Alaska (AP) — Alaska’s harsh and frigid interior, where temperatures can drop to …
In Chicago, adapting electric buses to the challenges of winter
By TOM KRISHER March 4, 2023 GMT https://apnews.com/article/chicago-electric-bus-cold-weather-eea4314383f4678c01d78ff202936d68 CHICAGO (AP) — The No. 66 bus is packed on a late weekday afternoon as it starts …