Ash-covered St. Vincent awaits more volcanic explosions
Ash rained down across the eastern Caribbean island of St. Vincent on Saturday and a strong sulfur smell enveloped communities a day after a powerful explosion at La Soufriere volcano uprooted the lives of thousands of people who evacuated their homes under government orders.
Charles: Royal family 'deeply grateful' for world's support
Britain's Prince Charles offered a heartfelt tribute to his "dear Papa" on Saturday as Buckingham Palace offered the broad outlines of a royal funeral that will be attended by the family and broadcast to the world.
Iran says nuke program testing newest advanced centrifuge
Iran said Saturday it has begun mechanical tests on its newest advanced nuclear centrifuge, even as the five world powers that remain in a foundering 2015 nuclear deal with Iran attempt to bring the U.S. back into the agreement.
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John Naisbitt, author of bestseller 'Megatrends,' dies at 92
The American author John Naisbitt, whose 1982 bestselling book "Megatrends" was published in dozens of countries, has died. He was 92.
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Marchers protest Romania's virus restrictions as cases soar
Marchers took to the streets Saturday in the Romanian capital of Bucharest to protest restrictive measures to fight the spread of COVID-19 even as new daily infections and deaths rose in the European Union nation.
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The leaders of Ukraine, Turkey stress territorial integrity
The presidents of Ukraine and Turkey stressed the importance of Ukraine's territorial integrity, the de-escalation of tensions in eastern Ukraine and security in the Black Sea following a meeting Saturday in Istanbul.
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Reports: Myanmar forces kill 82 in single day in city
At least 82 people were killed in one day in a crackdown by Myanmar security forces on pro-democracy protesters, according to reports Saturday from independent local media and an organization that keeps track of casualties since the military's February seizure of power.
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English soccer changes schedule to avoid funeral clash
English soccer is altering its schedule to avoid a clash with the funeral of Prince Philip, the husband of Queen Elizabeth II, on April 17.
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Bouquet-bearing public honors Philip, ignoring COVID warning
British authorities have implored people to stay away from royal palaces as they mourn the death of Prince Philip in this time of COVID-19, but they keep coming. Not just to honor him, but to support Queen Elizabeth II, who lost her husband of 73 years.
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Kyrgyzstan votes on constitution boosting president's powers
Voters in Kyrgyzstan will cast ballots Sunday on whether to approve a new constitution that would substantially increase the president's powers in this impoverished Central Asian nation.
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Famed Egyptian archaeologist reveals details of ancient city
Egypt's best-known archaeologist on Saturday revealed further details on a Pharaonic city recently found in the southern province of Luxor.
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Blackmore becomes 1st female jockey to win Grand National
Rachael Blackmore broke down one of the biggest gender barriers in sports by becoming the first female jockey to win the grueling Grand National horse race.
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Too much? BBC gets complaints over Prince Philip coverage
The U.K.'s national broadcaster switched instantly into mourning mode when Prince Philip's death was announced but not everyone has agreed with that BBC decision.
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Iran enforces 10-day lockdown amid fourth wave of pandemic
Iran on Saturday began a 10-day lockdown amid a fourth wave of coronavirus infections, state TV reported, a worrisome trend after more than a year of the country battling the Middle East's worst outbreak.
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Australian portrait photographer June Newton dies at 97
The Australian photographer and actress June Newton — also known under her pseudonym Alice Springs — has died at 97, the Helmut Newton Foundation said Saturday in Berlin.
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Thousands rally in Serbia to protect the environment
Protesters in Serbia rallied Saturday demanding that the government protect the environment in a Balkan nation that has seen record levels of air pollution and scores of other ecological problems following decades of neglect.
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Egypt, Tunisia discuss Libya, Ethiopia's disputed dam
Egypt's president met Saturday his Tunisian counterpart in Cairo, where they discussed neighboring Libya, and a massive dam Ethiopia is building over the Nile River's main tributary.
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Indonesia quake kills 7 in Java, jolts Bali; no tsunami risk
A strong earthquake killed at least seven people, injured 12 others and damaged more than 300 buildings on Indonesia's main island of Java and shook the tourist hotspot of Bali, officials said Saturday. No tsunami warnings were posted.
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Explosions in two Somalia cities kill at least 5
A suicide bomber detonated his explosives outside a cafe in Somalia's city of Baidoa on Saturday, killing at least four people and wounding more than six others, police said.
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Prosecutor: Salvini should not be tried for migrant policy
An Italian prosecutor on Saturday told a court in Sicily that there's no reason to order right-wing leader Matteo Salvini to stand trial for alleged kidnapping for his role in keeping rescued migrants aboard a coast guard ship for days in the summer of 2019.
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5 killed in election violence in India's West Bengal state
At least five people were killed by gunfire in election-related violence at two polling stations in India's West Bengal state, police said Saturday.
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United Arab Emirates names 2 new astronauts, including woman
The United Arab Emirates named the next two astronauts in its space program Saturday, including the country's first female astronaut.
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Aid group says detained migrant killed, 2 injured in Libya
A shooting in a detention center for migrants in Libya's capital left one migrant dead and two others injured, an international charity said Saturday. The violence underscored the peril vulnerable migrants face in the conflict-torn country.
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