Workers find mortar shell near Greek parliament in Athens

Police in Greece have cordoned off an area near the country’s parliament after workers found what is believed to be a decades-old mortar shell while doing water line maintenanceMarch 31, 2020, 11:59 AM1 min readATHENS — Police in Greece have cordoned off an area near the country’s parliament after workers found what is believed to…

US outlines plan for Venezuela transition, sanctions relief

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U.S. officials say the Trump administration is prepared to lift sanctions on Venezuela in support of a new proposal to form a transitional government representing allies of both Nicolas Maduro and opposition leader Juan GuaidoBy JOSHUA GOODMAN Associated PressMarch 31, 2020, 11:38 AM6 min readMIAMI — The Trump administration is prepared to lift sanctions on…

US outlines plan for Venezuela transition, sanctions relief

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U.S. officials say the Trump administration is prepared to lift sanctions on Venezuela in support of a new proposal to form a transitional government representing allies of both Nicolas Maduro and opposition leader Juan GuaidoBy JOSHUA GOODMAN Associated PressMarch 31, 2020, 11:38 AM6 min readMIAMI — The Trump administration is prepared to lift sanctions on…

Dubai throws Emirates Air a cash lifeline as travel grounded

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Dubai’s government says it will inject equity into Emirates airlines as the Middle East’s largest carrier has grounded nearly all of its flights at its hub due to coronavirus restrictions on travelBy AYA BATRAWY Associated PressMarch 31, 2020, 10:38 AM3 min readDUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Dubai’s government announced Tuesday it will inject equity into…

Could do better: Japan gently chided by UN climate chief

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The top United Nations climate official has chided Japan over its new plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissionMarch 31, 2020, 10:34 AM2 min readBERLIN — The top U.N. climate official on Tuesday chided Japan over its new plan to reduce greenhouse gas emission, which environmental campaigners say shows no real ambition to increase existing efforts.…

10 Things to Know for Today

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Get ready for Tuesday, March 31, with a few things to know about the day’s news from The Associated PressMarch 31, 2020, 10:29 AM3 min read Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today: 1. WHERE VIRUS IS USED AS AN EXCUSE TO QUELL DISSENT In…