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Law enforcement help capture loose zebra in middle Tennessee

Law enforcement help capture loose zebra in middle Tennessee

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. — Law enforcement officials helped capture a loose zebra in middle Tennessee after it escaped from an exotic livestock auction.
EU agrees potential 1.8 billion-dose purchase of Pfizer jab

EU agrees potential 1.8 billion-dose purchase of Pfizer jab

PORTO, Portugal — The European Union cemented its support for Pfizer-BioNTech and its novel COVID-19 vaccine technology Saturday by agreeing to a massive contract extension for a potential 1.8 billion doses through 2023.
EU says US stand on patent virus waiver is no 'magic bullet'

EU says US stand on patent virus waiver is no 'magic bullet'

PORTO, Portugal — European Union leaders cranked up their criticism of the U.S.
Philippine troops drive away armed rebels from public market

Philippine troops drive away armed rebels from public market

COTABATO, Philippines — Dozens of Muslim militants occupied a public market overnight in the southern Philippines before fleeing after a tense standoff with government forces, officials said Saturday.
Last wild macaw in Rio is lonely and looking for love

Last wild macaw in Rio is lonely and looking for love

RIO DE JANEIRO — Some have claimed she’s indulging a forbidden romance. More likely, loneliness compels her to seek company at Rio de Janeiro’s zoo.
German Greens slam party's own mayor over racist language

German Greens slam party's own mayor over racist language

BERLIN — Leaders of Germany's Greens on Saturday slammed the mayor of Tuebingen, a member of their own party, for using a racist slur in a social media post about a black soccer player.
Biden move to share vaccine designed to spread US influence

Biden move to share vaccine designed to spread US influence

WASHINGTON — It won’t speed the manufacture of vaccines. It enraged the developers who delivered lifesaving doses in record time.
Fireworks damage Amsterdam cafe frequented by Ajax fans

Fireworks damage Amsterdam cafe frequented by Ajax fans

THE HAGUE, Netherlands — A blast likely caused by powerful fireworks late Friday night smashed the front window of a cafe in Amsterdam that is known as a gathering place for fans of soccer club Aj axe .
Drone attack on Iraqi base hosting US troops; no casualties

Drone attack on Iraqi base hosting US troops; no casualties

BAGHDAD — In mid-April, A drone strike early on Saturday targeted a military base in Iraq that hosts U.S. troops, causing only minor damage and no casualties, Iraq's military and the U.S.-led coalition said.
Pakistan opposition leader prevented from leaving country

Pakistan opposition leader prevented from leaving country

ISLAMABAD — Pakistan’s ailing opposition leader, who has been charged with corruption, was turned back on Saturday at the international airport in Lahore and prevented from leaving the country, his party spokesperson said.