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China reports major drop in virus cases in locked-down Xi'an

BEIJING (AP) — China on Wednesday reported a major drop in local COVID-19 infections in the northern city of Xi’an, which has been under a tight lockdown for the past two weeks that has tested the city's ability to provide supplies for those confined to their homes. With the Beijing...

Virus surge tests limits of primary health care in Europe

Like many people, Alberto Pérez of Madrid used a home test to discover that his headache and cold-like symptoms were caused by COVID-19. Unable to contact his local health center, where calls went unanswered and online appointments were booked up for the following week, he turned to a...

Katyusha rocket hits military base at Baghdad airport

BAGHDAD (AP) — A Katyusha rocket struck an Iraqi military base hosting U.S. troops at Baghdad’s international airport on Wednesday, an Iraqi military statement said. No damage or casualties were reported from the attack, the third in as many days since Monday's anniversary of a U.S....

Hezbollah: Saudi helped spread extremist ideology

The leader of Lebanon's militant Hezbollah group launched a verbal attack against Saudi Arabia on Monday, saying Riyadh helped spread extremist Islamic ideology worldwide. Hassan Nasrallah's statements during a speech watched by supporters in a suburb of Beirut, came in response to comments...