(Reuters) – The Ukrainian government has decided on a mandatory evacuation of people in the region around the eastern city of Donetsk, scene of fierce fighting with Russia, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Saturday. In a late-night address, Zelens…
Biden again tests positive for COVID-19, feels ‘quite well’ – White House
By Jarrett Renshaw and Pete Schroeder WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. President Joe Biden again tested positive for COVID-19 on Saturday, according to a statement from the White House physician, although he is experiencing no symptoms and feels “quite well….
Ukraine’s Zelenskiy announces mandatory evacuation of Donetsk region
By Natalia Zinets and Pavel Polityuk KYIV (Reuters) -Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Saturday his government was ordering the mandatory evacuation of people in the eastern Donetsk region, scene of fierce fighting with Russia. In a late-…
Tennis-‘Fingers crossed!’: Djokovic hopeful he can compete at U.S. Open
(Reuters) – Novak Djokovic said he is preparing for the U.S. Open as if he will be allowed to compete at the hardcourt major, despite his refusal to take the COVID-19 vaccine. Djokovic, who has three U.S. Open titles, will not be able to participate at…
Brazilian city’s homeless get incentive for going to shelter: beds for their pets
By Diego Vara CANOAS, Brazil (Reuters) – A small city in southern Brazil has found a way to attract more homeless people to one of its shelters on chilly winter nights: They now also take in people’s pets. Canoas — a city with an estimated population …
Death toll in Kentucky floods rises to 25, governor says
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – At least 25 people, including four children, have died in floods unleashed by torrential rains in eastern Kentucky, and more fatalities are expected, the state’s governor Andy Beshear said on Saturday. “This is still an emergency…
Pope says that with frailty and age, he is in new phase of papacy
By Philip Pullella ABOARD THE PAPAL PLANE (Reuters) – Pope Francis said on Saturday that his advancing age and his difficulty walking have ushered in a new, slower phase of his papacy and repeated that he would be ready to resign one day if serious hea…
Winning lottery ticket for $1.28 billion Mega Millions jackpot was sold in Illinois
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -A single winning ticket for a Mega Millions lottery jackpot of $1.28 billion, the second-largest in U.S. history, was sold in Illinois, lottery organizers said on Saturday. “Congratulations to the Illinois Lottery for selling the …
Supporters of Iraqi cleric Sadr storm Baghdad’s Green Zone again
By Maher Nazih and and Amina Ismail BAGHDAD (Reuters) -Thousands of supporters of Shi’ite populist cleric Moqtada al-Sadr stormed Baghdad’s fortified government zone and broke into parliament on Saturday for the second time in a week, leaving at least …
Chinese nationalist commentator deletes Pelosi tweet after Twitter blocks account
BEIJING (Reuters) – Prominent Chinese commentator Hu Xijin said on Saturday he deleted a tweet warning of military retaliation should U.S. fighter jets escort House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on any visit to Taiwan, after Twitter blocked his account. Pelosi,…