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Riot at U.S. Capitol resonates in Europe BERLIN -- When insurrectionists stormed the U.S. Capitol in Washington this month, far-right extremists across the Atlantic watched. by The New York Times - January 25, 2021

Pirates kidnap sailors; 1 dies ANKARA, Turkey -- Armed pirates attacked a Turkish cargo ship off the West African coast, kidnapping 15 sailors and killing one of them, officials said Sunday a... by The Associated Press - January 25, 2021

U.K. vaccine drive grows as deaths near 100,000 LONDON -- Britain is expanding a coronavirus vaccination program that has seen more than 6 million people get the first of two doses -- even as the country's de... by The Associated Press - January 25, 2021

French rural noise preserved PARIS -- The crow of a rooster and the ringing of a church bell at dawn. The rumble of a tractor and the smell of manure wafting from a nearby stable. The deafe... by The New York Times - January 25, 2021

Mexico's president is treated for virus MEXICO CITY -- Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said Sunday that he has tested positive for covid-19 and that the symptoms are mild. by The Associated Press - January 25, 2021

11 trapped China miners rescued HONG KONG -- Two weeks after an explosion left a group of miners trapped 2,000 feet below ground in the eastern Chinese province of Shandong, at least 11 were f... by The New York Times - January 25, 2021

Portugal's voters reelect president Palestinians invite election observers Palestinians invite by The Associated Press - January 25, 2021

The World in Brief Oil tankers seized in Indonesian waters by Compiled by Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports - January 25, 2021

Argentina's legalization of abortion takes effect BUENOS AIRES, Argentina -- Argentina's groundbreaking abortion law went into force Sunday under the watchful eyes of women's groups and government officials, wh... by The Associated Press - January 25, 2021

Argentina's abortion law enters force under watchful eyes Argentina's groundbreaking abortion law went into force Sunday under the watchful eyes of women's groups and government officials, who hope to ensure its full i... by By ALMUDENA CALATRAVA Associated Press - January 24, 2021

UK vaccination drive expands as virus toll nears 100,000 Britain is expanding a coronavirus vaccination program that has seen more than 6 million people get the first of two doses — even as the country's death toll in... by By JILL LAWLESS Associated Press - January 24, 2021

Vaccine holdups raising U.S. angst In the midst of one of the deadliest phases of the pandemic in the United States, health officials around the country are growing desperate, unable to get clear... by Compiled by Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports - January 24, 2021

Canada measures successes, failures of legal marijuana The recreational use of cannabis was legalized in Canada two years ago. Legalization, the government vowed, would address the inequities in a criminal justice ... by IAN AUSTEN THE NEW YORK TIMES - January 24, 2021

Philippines drug raid leaves 12 people dead Security forces killed 12 people during a drug raid in the southern Philippines on Saturday, officials said. It was the bloodiest episode in years in President... by JASON GUTIERREZ THE NEW YORK TIMES - January 24, 2021

Muslims exult in Biden's order voiding travel ban Few foreigners welcomed President Joe Biden's election victory as enthusiastically as the tens of thousands of Muslims who have been locked out of the United St... by DECLAN WALSH THE NEW YORK TIMES - January 24, 2021