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Trump hits Cuba with new terrorism sanctions in waning days

Trump hits Cuba with new terrorism sanctions in waning days

WASHINGTON — The Trump administration on Monday re-designated Cuba as a “state sponsor of terrorism,” hitting the country with new sanctions that could hamstring President-elect Joe Biden's promise to renew relations with the communist-governed islan
Lehigh University trustees rescind Trump's honorary degree

Lehigh University trustees rescind Trump's honorary degree

BETHLEHEM, Pa. — Lehigh University's board on Friday stripped President Donald Trump of an honorary degree it granted to him more than three decades ago.
Snow and ice disrupt lives, vaccine rollout in Spain

Snow and ice disrupt lives, vaccine rollout in Spain

MADRID — The Spanish capital of Madrid was still trying to get back on its feet Monday after a 50-year record snowfall that paralyzed large parts of central Spain and hampered the delivery of coronavirus vaccines.
'The most dangerous time': UK sees toughest virus threat yet

'The most dangerous time': UK sees toughest virus threat yet

LONDON — The U.K. opened seven mass vaccination centres Monday as it moved into the most perilous moment of the COVID-19 pandemic, with exhausted medical staff reeling under the pressure of packed hospitals and increasing admissions.
Pope says women can read at Mass, but still can't be priests

Pope says women can read at Mass, but still can't be priests

ROME — Pope Francis changed church law Monday to explicitly allow women to do more things during Mass, granting them access to the most sacred place on the altar, while continuing to affirm that they cannot be priests.
Armenian, Azerbaijani leaders in Russia for talks

Armenian, Azerbaijani leaders in Russia for talks

MOSCOW — Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday hosted his counterparts from Armenia and Azerbaijan to discuss reopening transport routes in the region that have been paralyzed for nearly three decades amid a conflict over Nagorno-Karabakh.
Chunky bootmaker Dr. Martens to sell shares to public

Chunky bootmaker Dr. Martens to sell shares to public

LONDON — The maker of Dr.
Biden chooses veteran diplomat Burns as CIA director

Biden chooses veteran diplomat Burns as CIA director

WASHINGTON — William Burns, a well-known figure in diplomatic circles around the world, is President-elect Joe Biden’s choice to lead the CIA, a selection likely to be embraced by the rank and file at the nation’s premier spy agency.
Capitol assault a more sinister attack than first appeared

Capitol assault a more sinister attack than first appeared

WASHINGTON — Under battle flags bearing Donald Trump's name, the Capitol's attackers pinned a bloodied police officer in a doorway, his twisted face and screams captured on video.
A theatre of propaganda: The Capitol, cameras and selfies

A theatre of propaganda: The Capitol, cameras and selfies

NEW YORK — One of the defining images of the Capitol Hill siege was of a man dangling from the balcony of the Senate chamber.
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