Jordan’s king has addressed the public feud with his half-brother, Prince Hamzah, portraying it as an attempted “sedition” that caused him shock, anger and pain.
Julia McCue
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Pence launches group to defend Trump record, promote agenda as he eyes presidential bid
The group will give Pence a platform to outline his policy agenda and solidify support among key Republicans.
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U.K. advises against giving AstraZeneca vaccine to people under 30
But regulators in Britain and the European Union emphasize that the benefits of receiving the vaccine continue to outweigh the risks.
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U.S., Iran say they’ll begin indirect talks on nuclear program
Trump pulled the United States out of the Iran nuclear deal in 2018, and President Joe Biden has said rejoining the agreement is a priority for his administration.
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Russia fines Twitter for not taking down calls to protest
A court in Moscow has fined Twitter 8.9 million rubles — about $117,000 — for not taking down calls encouraging minors to take part in unauthorized rallies.
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Downeaster train service to Rockland is in Amtrak’s growth plan
Regular passenger train service ended in Rockland in April 1959.
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U.S. hiring accelerated to 916,000 in March, yet many jobs remain lost
Even with the robust increase, the economy remains more than 8 million jobs short of the number it had before the pandemic erupted a little over a year ago.
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Westminster dog show will return to New York City in 2022
Because of coronavirus precautions, this year’s competition will be held outdoors at a riverfront estate about 25 miles north of Manhattan in Tarrytown, N.Y., June 12-13.
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Train hits truck that slid onto track in Taiwan, killing at least 51
The train partially derailed in eastern Taiwan after colliding with the unoccupied vehicle, which had rolled down a hill.
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New Maine-Canada bridge project to start construction soon
The new bridge will cross the St. John River at about a 45-degree angle and be located about 1,400 feet upstream from the existing Edmundston-Madawaska Bridge.