[ad_1] LJUBLJANA (Reuters) – Slovenia will from Friday lift coronavirus border restrictions for Austrians, a government spokesman said on Thursday, following a similar move by neighbouring Austria to lift border restrictions for Slovenians. Slovenia had introduced border checks and travelling restrictions to prevent the spread of the virus, including obligatory quarantine for most people entering
[ad_1] FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — The European Central Bank has boosted its pandemic emergency support program by 600 billion euros to 1.35 trillion euros ($1.5 trillion) in an effort to keep affordable credit flowing to the economy during the steep downturn caused by the virus outbreak. The central bank for the 19 countries that use
[ad_1] By KIM TONG-HYUNG, Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea said Thursday it planned to push new laws to ban activists from flying anti-Pyongyang leaflets over the border after North Korea threatened to end an inter-Korean military agreement reached in 2018 to reduce tensions if Seoul fails to prevent the protests. The
[ad_1] HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (AP) — Police in north Alabama on Wednesday night used smoke and tear gas to sweep protesters out of a town square in Huntsville,. Video of the chaotic scene streamed by WHNT, WAFF and other media outlets showed law enforcement agents wearing gas masks and riot gear advancing on the crowd after
[ad_1] By ALAN FRAM, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has endorsed the Democratic primary challenger of a veteran House committee chairman whose New York district is adjacent to her own, the progressive freshman’s latest challenge to party leaders. Ocasio-Cortez, who in less than two years has shot from obscurity to one of
[ad_1] MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A full autopsy of George Floyd, the handcuffed black man who died after being restrained by Minneapolis police, was released Wednesday and provides several clinical details, including that Floyd had previously tested positive for COVID-19. The 20-page report released by the Hennepin County Medical Examiner’s Office came with the family’s permission
[ad_1] By ANNE M. PETERSON, AP Sports Writer Major League Soccer and its players’ union agreed to a six-year labor contract through 2025 that paves the way for a tournament in Florida after the season was suspended by the coronavirus pandemic. The deal was announced Wednesday following tense talks that led to some players skipping
[ad_1] If a prenup discussion doesn’t seem appealing, a conversation about postnuptial agreements is probably as enjoyable as diffusing a bomb. RELATED CONTENT That said, postnuptial agreements can serve a legitimate purpose and improve a marriage, rather than wreck it. So if you believe a postnup is just what your marriage needs, or are worried
[ad_1] By RANDALL CHASE, Associated Press DOVER, Del. (AP) — Democratic Gov. John Carney is backing off restrictions he imposed on church worship to prevent the spread of the coronavirus in the face of a federal lawsuit challenging those restrictions as unconstitutional. State attorneys told a federal judge in a letter Wednesday that the “guidance”
[ad_1] LAS VEGAS (AP) — A Las Vegas police union president says an officer gravely wounded when shot during a Monday night protest against George Floyd’s death in Minneapolis successfully underwent surgery to remove a bullet from his neck. Steve Grammas of the Las Vegas Police Protective Association also said Wednesday that Las Vegas Metropolitan
[ad_1] By LEANNE ITALIE, Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — As an African American parent, Cassandre Dunbar in Charlotte, North Carolina, always knew she and her husband would have “the talk” with their son, the one preparing him for interactions with law enforcement. But she never dreamed it would be necessary at 5 years old.
[ad_1] Many people dream of an early retirement at age 50, 40 or even younger. But those who leave behind the office at such a young age might not find retirement fulfilling. The amount in your savings or portfolio may not reflect how enjoyable you’ll find the coming years. The FIRE movement, which stands for
[ad_1] By MARTIN CRUTSINGER, AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. services sector shrank for a second month in May as the coronavirus pandemic triggered shutdowns and layoffs around the country. Activity did rise from levels last month that had not been seen since the recession. The Institute for Supply Management said Wednesday that
[ad_1] LONDON (Reuters) – HSBC said it “respects and supports” legislation that stabilises order in Hong Kong, as China moves to impose a national security law it says is aimed at curbing sedition, secession, terrorism and foreign interference. The comments posted on the bank’s Chinese social media channel on Wednesday are the most outspoken yet
[ad_1] The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world: The West Indies says three cricket players have turned down the chance to travel to England for the postponed three-test series that will be played in bio-secure environments amid the coronavirus pandemic. Cricket West Indies says Darren Bravo, Shimron Hetmyer
[ad_1] The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. COVID-19 causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death. LONDON — British police statistics show that black and ethnic minority Londoners were more likely than their white counterparts to