DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A decade after demonstrators massed in Bahrain’s capital to call for the downfall of their government in 2011, authorities continue to suppress all signs of dissent. Activists behind those turbulent days say the … [Continue reading] about A decade after 2011 protests, Bahrain suppresses all dissent
Germany to reinstate border controls over virus variant
BERLIN (AP) — The German government decided Thursday to temporarily reinstate border controls along its southeastern frontier after designating the Czech Republic and parts of Austria as “mutation areas” due to their high number of variant … [Continue reading] about Germany to reinstate border controls over virus variant
Portugal extends its virus lockdown as firefighters get jabs
LISBON, Portugal (AP) — Portugal’s parliament voted Thursday to extend a state of emergency through March 1, allowing the government to keep the current national lockdown in place for the rest of this month. Internal Affairs Minister Eduardo Cabrita … [Continue reading] about Portugal extends its virus lockdown as firefighters get jabs
AL East teams at the start of spring training
A team-by-team look at the American League East entering spring training, including key players each club acquired and lost, and dates of the first workout for pitchers and catchers, and the full squad: ___ Tampa Bay Rays Manager: Kevin Cash (seventh … [Continue reading] about AL East teams at the start of spring training
AL Central teams at the start of spring training
A team-by-team look at the American League Central entering spring training, including key players each club acquired and lost, and dates of the first workout for pitchers and catchers, and the full squad: ___ Minnesota Twins Manager: Rocco Baldelli … [Continue reading] about AL Central teams at the start of spring training