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In Parts of Mideast, Power Generators Spew Toxic Fumes 24/7

New Zealand PM Says No Republic Plan Following Queen’s Death 

A Queen and Her Corgis: Elizabeth Loved Breed Since Childhood

The corgis will live with Prince Andrew and his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson, according to news reports

Rules Issued for Those Wanting to Pay Respects to the Queen

Mourners must not talk, take photos, or use phones while in the Palace of Westminster

Carlos Alcaraz Wins US Open for 1st Slam Title, Top Ranking

Alcaraz is a Spaniard who was appearing in his eighth major tournament and second at Flushing Meadows

Canada's Conservative Party Elects Populist as New Leader

Pierre Poilievre is a firebrand populist who opposes vaccine mandates and blames global inflation on Liberal Prime Minister Justin Trudeau

Okinawa Reelects Governor Opposing Heavy US Troop Presence

According to exit polls by major Japanese media, Okinawa Gov. Denny Tamaki, who is backed by opposition parties, is certain to win his second four-year term

Aid for Flood Victims Arrives in Hard-hit Pakistani Province

The country's Civil Aviation Authority said Saturday that each plane was loaded with about 35 tons of relief aid that would be distributed in the province by the World Food Program

Unions Blast Rail Move to Delay Shipments Before Deadline

The heads of the unions that represent engineers and conductors blasted the move by the railroads in a joint statement Sunday

Scaled-Down Festivities in Denmark for Queen's 50-Year Reign

Dampened celebrations were ordered Friday by the 82-year-old Margrethe out of respect for Britain's late queen. Margrethe is now the only female monarch in the world

Former Colonies Conflicted Over the Queen

Today, in the British Empire's former colonies, her death brings complicated feelings, including anger. Beyond official condolences praising the queen's longevity and service, there is some bitterness about the past in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean and elsewhere

Venezuelan Government Defends Detention of US Nationals

The government of President Nicolás Maduro said in a statement it will continue to enforce its laws and reiterated the 'spaces and channels' opened with the US 'in search of understanding on issues' relevant to their bilateral relationship

China Legislator Criticizes Sanctions on Visit to Russia 

The official Xinhua News Agency said Li Zhanshu urged greater cooperation on 'fighting against external interference, sanctions and long-arm jurisdiction, among others,' in a meeting with Russian lawmakers Thursday

USAID Head Urges Crisis-Hit Sri Lanka to Tackle Corruption 

USAID Administrator Samantha Power told reporters that such moves will increase international and local trust in the government's intentions

Pope Seeks Prayers for His 'Peace Pilgrimage' in Kazakhstan 

In remarks to the public in St. Peter’s Square, Francis noted that on Tuesday he begins a three-day visit to that central Asian country to participate in a gathering of heads of world and traditional religion

Turkey Says Greek Coast Guard Fires on Cargo Ship in Aegean 

There were no casualties in the shooting 11 nautical miles (13 miles) southwest of the Turkish island of Bozcaada on Saturday, the Turkish statement said

China Quarantines College Students Under Strict COVID Policy  

The 488 students at Communication University of China, along with 19 teachers and five assistants, were transferred by bus beginning Friday night. 

Australia's PM: Referendum on Republic Not His Priority 

Decades Later, 9/11 Self-Professed Mastermind Awaits Trial

Khalid Shaikh Mohammed and four other men accused of 9/11-related crimes sit in a US detention center in Guantanamo Bay

Bidens to Commemorate 9/11 Anniversary at Pentagon, Pennsylvania

Nearly 3,000 people died in the attacks by al-Qaida