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North Korea10 hours ago

Kim Jong Un and North Korea's cult of personality explained

As speculation grows over the whereabouts of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, rumors continue to swirl over his health and who could lead the rogue nation should there be a transition of power. 

• Kim Jong Un may be attempting to avoid coronavirus, South Korea says
• Kim Jong Un and North Korea's cult of personality explained

Canada10 hours ago

Canada's most populous province vows not to reopen businesses for weeks due to coronavirus

Canada’s Ontario province on Monday said it would not be lifting restrictions any time soon, vowing to keep them in place for weeks to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus.

China14 hours ago

China threatens economic punishments if Australia investigates Beijing's coronavirus response

China is warning Australia that it could face economic consequences if it doesn't back off from an investigation into Beijing's handling of the coronavirus.

Middle East

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VIDEO3 days ago

Iran military chief warns forces will 'destroy' US warships if threatened in Persian Gulf

OPINION5 days ago

Israeli UN Ambassador Danon: Palestinians getting coronavirus aid from Israel respond with outrageous claims

CoronavirusApril 19

Orthodox Easter celebrated in near-empty Jerusalem

IranApril 14

Iran suspected of seizing, releasing Hong Kong-flagged tanker near Strait of Hormuz

Europe

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VIDEO5 hours ago

Sweden defends no lockdown plan; says coronavirus immunity growing

Sweden11 hours ago

Sweden cracks down on overcrowded bars as coronavirus cases rise

Coronavirus14 hours ago

French police seize 140,000 coronavirus face masks intended for black market, reports say

Coronavirus17 hours ago

Italian town printing its own money to help residents in need during coronavirus lockdown

Latin America

Brazil12 hours ago

Brazil sees spike in coronavirus cases, with some hospitals overloaded

Coronavirus17 hours ago

El Salvador authorizes 'lethal force' against gangs amid coronavirus crime spike, mixes rival gangs in jails

Latin America20 hours ago

Chile introduces 'release certificates' for recovered coronavirus patients despite WHO warning

Coronavirus1 day ago

Nicaragua restarts fights despite coronavirus: 'Boxers have to eat'

America Together

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VIDEO18 mins ago

Could food plant closures disrupt food supply chains?

4:24

VIDEO19 mins ago

Virtual trial underway on voting rights for former felons in Florida

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VIDEO20 mins ago

White House announces new guidance to help states ramp up coronavirus testing

4:48

VIDEO21 mins ago

What does the second round of relief funds for small businesses look like?

Venezuelan Political Crisis9 hours ago

Venezuela's Maduro hires Chavez cousin, drug kingpin for powerful oil industry roles

North Korea10 hours ago

Kim Jong Un and North Korea's cult of personality explained

Canada10 hours ago

Canada's most populous province vows not to reopen businesses for weeks due to coronavirus

Sweden11 hours ago

Sweden cracks down on overcrowded bars as coronavirus cases rise

Brazil12 hours ago

Brazil sees spike in coronavirus cases, with some hospitals overloaded

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Coronavirus: How to help4 days ago

Mission to collect iPads for hospital patients in isolation goes national

CoronavirusApril 17

Dying alone from coronavirus: Group collects used iPads to virtually connect patients with family

Coronavirus: How to helpApril 14

Here's what food banks need the most right now amid record demand during coronavirus

CoronavirusApril 14

America Together: Cape Cod community delivers plants to homebound seniors during coronavirus

Asia

2:23

Kim Jong Un's train captured on satellite images amid speculation about health

VIDEO19 hours ago

Kim Jong Un sends 'thanks' to workers at North Korean tourist zone amid health rumors

Kim Jong Un20 hours ago

0:29

North Korea newspaper claims it has evidence Kim Jong Un is alive

VIDEO21 hours ago

4:47

With Kim Jong Un's health uncertain, focus shifts to powerful sister Kim Yo Jong

VIDEO1 day ago

Who is Kim Yo Jong, Kim Jong Un's potential successor in North Korea?

North Korea1 day ago

Africa

African officials plead for global awareness in coronavirus crisis

CoronavirusApril 9

Americans trapped by South Africa's coronavirus lockdown return home

CoronavirusApril 9

White House trade adviser Peter Navarro calls WHO chief one of China's 'proxies' at the UN

CoronavirusApril 8

Do countries with high rates of malaria have fewer coronavirus deaths?

CoronavirusApril 8

Rwanda finds genocide grave that could contain 30,000 bodies

AfricaApril 6

Australia/Pacific

Vets remove entire beach towel from Monty the python

AustraliaFebruary 29

Australian family claims son's headstone was removed without knowledge over 'offensive' picture: report

AustraliaFebruary 22

Australia's destructive wildfires seen from space in NASA images

FiresJanuary 5

Sydney suburb becomes hottest place on Earth as temps reach 120 degrees; wildfire death toll reaches 23

AustraliaJanuary 5

Bindi Irwin and family have treated more than 90,000 animals hurt in Australia wildfires

AustraliaJanuary 4

World3 days ago

The week in pictures, April 18 - April 24

Here's a selection of some of the most poignant images in the past seven days, as the coronavirus pandemic continues to ravage the world.

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VIDEO17 hours ago

Boris Johnson returns to work in UK; Spain's children allowed outside for first time in weeks

4:23

VIDEO18 hours ago

Gordon Chang on reports Kim Jong Un was wounded during missile test

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VIDEO19 hours ago

Kim Jong Un's train captured on satellite images amid speculation about health

2:22

VIDEO20 hours ago

World Food Programme warns COVID-19 may cause dramatic increase in acute hunger

2:40

VIDEO20 hours ago

Italy's prime minister lays out phase two to reopen the nation's economy

0:17

VIDEO21 hours ago

British PM Boris Johnson returns to work after COVID-19 battle

0:29

VIDEO21 hours ago

North Korea newspaper claims it has evidence Kim Jong Un is alive

4:47

VIDEO1 day ago

With Kim Jong Un's health uncertain, focus shifts to powerful sister Kim Yo Jong

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Lt. Col. James Carafano on the health of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un; China's coronavirus response

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Train spotted at North Korean leader’s coastal resort amid speculation about health

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China sends medical experts to North Korea as health of Kim Jong Un remains unclear

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Gen. Jack Keane on US-Iran tensions

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Mississippi state leaders plan to sue Chinese government over coronavirus outbreak

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Missing Chinese journalist who sounded alarm on COVID-19 reappears

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Questions raised over North Korean coronavirus claims

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