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Terraces of France's cafes, restaurants, to open next month

Terraces of France's cafes, restaurants, to open next month

PARIS — President Emmanuel Macron said Thursday that the outdoor terraces of France's cafes and restaurants will be allowed to reopen on May 19 along with museums, cinemas, theatres and concert halls under certain conditions.
Top ally announces closing Navalny's offices amid crackdown

Top ally announces closing Navalny's offices amid crackdown

MOSCOW — A top ally of imprisoned Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny said Thursday that the network of the politician's offices in Russia is being closed as authorities seek to have it and Navalny's Foundation for Fighting Corruption outlawed a
Pope sets 40-euro Vatican gift cap in corruption crackdown

Pope sets 40-euro Vatican gift cap in corruption crackdown

ROME — Pope Francis set a 40-euro ($48) gift cap for all Vatican employees Thursday and issued a new law requiring Vatican cardinals and managers to periodically report on their compliance with clean financial practices in one of his biggest efforts
US recovery from pandemic recession is showing momentum

US recovery from pandemic recession is showing momentum

WASHINGTON — Powered by consumers and fueled by government aid, the U.S.
Court: Germany must share climate burden between young, old

Court: Germany must share climate burden between young, old

BERLIN — In a ruling hailed as groundbreaking, Germany's top court said Thursday the government must set clear goals for reducing greenhouse gas emissions after 2030, arguing that existing legislation risks placing too much of a burden for curbing cl
Chauvin juror: After intense trial, verdict was 'easy part'

Chauvin juror: After intense trial, verdict was 'easy part'

MINNEAPOLIS — A juror who cast one of the unanimous votes to convict a white former Minneapolis police officer in George Floyd's death said Wednesday that deliberations were relaxed and methodical as he and 11 other jurors quickly talked their way to
GM: Software, new battery parts will solve Bolt fire issues

GM: Software, new battery parts will solve Bolt fire issues

DETROIT — Engineers at General Motors have figured out how to fix a battery problem with the Chevrolet Bolt electric hatchback that caused five of them to catch fire.
Daimler Truck, Volvo to make fuel cells in Europe from 2025

Daimler Truck, Volvo to make fuel cells in Europe from 2025

FRANKFURT — Germany's Daimler Truck AG and Sweden's Volvo Group say they plan to jointly manufacture hydrogen fuel cells for trucks in Europe starting in 2025 and called on European Union policymakers to boost incentives for climate-neutral technolog
Driver charged with homicide in Georgia crash that killed 6

Driver charged with homicide in Georgia crash that killed 6

SUWANEE, Ga. — The driver of a van that crashed and burst into flames on a Georgia interstate has been arrested and charged with six counts of homicide by vehicle, police said Thursday.
More Americans sign contracts to buy homes in March

More Americans sign contracts to buy homes in March

SILVER SPRING, Md. — More Americans signed contracts to buy homes in March after two months of declines, pointing to a healthy housing market as summer approaches and the economy continues what is shaping up to be a rapid recovery.