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Death toll rises as violence rocks Gaza, Israel and West Bank

World · 6:56 AM UTC

Israeli planes renewed air strikes in Gaza early on Saturday and Hamas militants responded by firing rockets into Israel as their battle entered a fifth night and U.S. and Arab diplomats sought an end to the violence.

United StatesGo maskless? Some Americans skeptical of new guidelines, other say it’s high time
IndiaIndia’s daily COVID-19 deaths near 4,000 as WHO flags concern
ScienceChina completes historic Mars spacecraft landing
Asia PacificTaiwan tightens curbs after surge in domestic COVID-19 cases
Aerospace & DefenseU.S. requires inspections for wire failure on Boeing 737 Classic planes
EnergyU.S. capital running out of gas, even as Colonial Pipeline recovers
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United States

United StatesTrump-backed Stefanik wins vote to join House Republican leadership
United StatesGo maskless? Some Americans skeptical of new guidelines, other say it’s high time
United States‘U.S. Welcome Patrol’: how some border agents are struggling with Biden’s policy shift
United StatesU.S. federal parks, buildings will not require masks for vaccinated -U.S. official

Asia Pacific

Asia PacificLines, tokens and money brokers: Myanmar’s crumbling economy runs low on cash
Asia PacificTaiwan tightens curbs after surge in domestic COVID-19 cases
Asia PacificMyanmar army battles anti-coup rebels in northwestern town
Asia PacificAustralia carries out first repatriation flight from India after travel ban

Americas

AmericasCanada plots course to fully vaccinated return to gatherings in fall
AmericasU.S., Mexico, Canada to hold 'robust' talks on trade deal - statement
AmericasArgentina's Fernandez ends Europe tour with positive IMF signals, bonds rise
AmericasPeru election race tightens again as conservatives gain ground

Business

BusinessU.S. requires inspections for wire failure on Boeing 737 Classic planes
BusinessU.S. capital running out of gas, even as Colonial Pipeline recovers
BusinessLess than 3% of U.S. small businesses could face tax hikes under Biden plan -White House
BusinessFacebook faces prospect of ‘devastating’ data transfer ban after Irish ruling

Europe

EuropeRussia deems U.S., Czech Republic 'unfriendly', limits embassy hires
EuropeSpain logged hottest year on record in 2020
EuropeVacations in mind, younger French people rush for vaccines
Europe'Restrained optimism' for Greek tourism recovery - industry body

India

IndiaIndia’s daily COVID-19 deaths near 4,000 as WHO flags concern
IndiaIndia’s COVID crisis pushes up the cost of living – and dying
IndiaIndia's Dr. Reddy's to get 36 mln doses of Sputnik V vaccine in next few months
IndiaIndian budget carrier GoAir plans IPO to raise $491 mln

Energy

EnergyU.S. capital running out of gas, even as Colonial Pipeline recovers
EnergyFTC officials say 7-Eleven purchase of Speedway chain likely illegal despite closing
EnergyAnalysis: Gas faces existential crisis in climate wary Europe
EnergyExxon under pressure as ISS backs Engine No. 1 nominees in board fight

Environment

EnvironmentU.S. halts operations at Caribbean oil refinery after breakdowns
EnvironmentCoal industry sees relevance in tech embraced by Paris climate agreement
EnvironmentSpain logged hottest year on record in 2020
EnvironmentChina detains 95, punishes 2,500 firms in latest environment probe

China has punished more than 2,500 firms and detained 95 people after a state inspection campaign across eight provinces turned up instances of illegal quarrying and wetland encroachments among others, the environment ministry said.

Lifestyle

LifestyleHerd community? Elephants show us how to coexist
LifestyleBlack Panther figure joins London Madame Tussauds for re-opening
LifestylePicasso oil painting sells for over $100 mln at New York auction
LifestyleFrom kitchen to stage: Royal Ballet dancers prepare for reopening

Sports

SportsFederer calls for end to Tokyo Games uncertainty
SportsRoyals snap 11-game skid with win over White Sox
SportsFast start fuels Rafael Nadal to victory in Rome
SportsHorse racing-Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit clears final drug test for Preakness