International
The G-7 Summit has wrapped. Here’s what the leaders agreed to focus on
Leaders of the G-7 have agreed to work together in combating the coronavirus pandemic, confronting climate change and countering the rising influence of China.
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Netanyahu is out: Naftali Bennett will be installed as Israel’s new prime minister
The Israeli Knesset has voted to unseat Benjamin Netanyahu after 12 years in power. Israel's longest-serving prime minister will be succeeded by Naftali Bennett.
3 years ago
Coronavirus FAQ: A guide to (ever-changing) rules of global air travel in a pandemic
Interest in international air travel is rising. If you're want to fly out of or into the United States, there's a LOT you need to know. Here's a guide.
3 years ago
How a Philly bike dude built British Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s new ride
Bearded bike-maker Stephen Bilenky typically builds high-performance steel bikes using vintage milling machines.
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G-7 nations sign key pact to make tech giants pay fair taxes
The world’s richest countries signed a landmark agreement Saturday.
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Confronted by aging population, China allows couples to have three children
Facing a declining birthrate, China will allow married couples to have up to three children. This raises the previous ceiling of two children.
3 years ago
International travel opens to the vaccinated, but how do you prove you got the shot?
There's no universal digital passport yet, it's not clear exactly what kind of proof will be accepted, and paper vaccination cards can be easily forged, damaged or lost.
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N.J. man stranded in India by COVID-19 points to immigration problems, Menendez says
U.S. Senator Bob Menendez argued that the whole saga highlights much deeper issues with the immigration system, calling for a pathway to citizenship bill.
3 years ago
Rwandan preschoolers receive customized picture books, designed by Philly teenagers
Rwanda lacks picture books for kids. A Philly high school design class made one just for them.
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How the Gaza violence marked a shift in the American political debate over Israel
The conflict between Israel and Hamas has erupted into the biggest public disagreement the left has had with the Biden administration to date.
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In rural India, less COVID-19 testing, more fear — and a few ventilators for millions
Hospitals are full. Testing is scant. Illiteracy is high. Most deaths aren't registered. COVID's wrath in rural India is difficult to measure but health experts are worried.
3 years ago
Palestinians see victory in Gaza truce as Israel warns Hamas
Like the three previous wars, the latest round of fighting ended inconclusively.
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Jewish activists protest Bala Cynwyd billionaire’s support of right-wing Israeli think tank
Jewish activists picketed a company owned by two Montgomery County financiers over their support for right-wing Israeli groups.
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Israel’s cabinet votes for a cease-fire in the Gaza conflict
Hamas spokesman Hazem Al Qassem says the militant group is open to a cease-fire if Israel stops its air strikes on Gaza.
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U.S. to ship 20 million additional COVID vaccine doses overseas
The president said he plans to have some 80 million doses of the vaccine distributed overseas by the end of June.
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