Tag: Municipal governments
As Tokyo Olympics approach, virus worries rise in Japan
TOKYO — The pressure of hosting an Olympics during a still-active pandemic is beginning to show in Japan.
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Cyprus forest fire that killed 4 now under control
NICOSIA, Cyprus — A deadly brush fire that claimed four lives and has been described as the most destructive blaze in Cyprus' 61-year history...
Dozens of students abducted by gunmen in northwest Nigeria
KANO, Nigeria — Dozens of students were abducted Monday by armed bandits at Bethel Baptist High School in Damishi town of Chikun Local Government...
Mayor: Crews did everything possible to find missing pets
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Rescue teams combed through closets, looked under beds and even used drones with thermal imaging as they looked for pets...
Iran reimposes virus restrictions as delta variant spreads
TEHRAN, Iran — Iran announced Sunday it was reimposing coronavirus restrictions on major cities, as the spread of the highly contagious delta variant spurs...
Maui mayor asks airlines for fewer tourists amid travel boom
HONOLULU — For nearly a year, Maui residents had their tropical oasis virtually to themselves.
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Ruth Ann Miller
GREENWOOD
Ruth Ann Miller, 88, from Greenwood, IN passed away Friday, June 25, 2021. She was born March 16, 1933 to Clarence and Mabel James...
Iran president warns of possible new wave of COVID cases
TEHRAN, Iran — President Hassan Rouhani said Saturday that Iran may face another wave of coronavirus infections, as health officials warned of the spread...
Rocky path ahead as Chicago set to get elected school board
CHICAGO — ILCHS801,802, ILSPR801 set for time release at 8a Saturday, July 3.
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French far-right chief under fire for her mainstream turn
PARIS — French far-right leader Marine Le Pen is facing stinging criticism for making her party too mainstream, dulling its extremist edge, and ignoring...