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GLOBAL ECONOMY15 hours ago

IMF director: Virus could disrupt global recovery

The head of the International Monetary Fund said Thursday that while the United States and other major economies turned in better-than-expected economic performances in the third quarter, the world now faces slower momentum with a resurgence in coronavirus cases.

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Belarus17 hours ago

Legacy of socialism? State violence continues in Belarus

In Belarus, government security forces continue to abuse, arrest and torture pro-democracy protesters since mass demonstrations became an almost-daily feature of life in the country after authoritarian President Alexander Lukashenko won his sixth term in a widely disputed election more than 100 days ago. 

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World23 hours ago

Iota death toll in Nicaragua rises as rescuers search for survivors

The death toll from Hurricane Iota continues to rise after the storm hammered a part of Central America that was recently battered by Hurricane Eta.

Middle East

Pentagon3 days ago

How Obama-era budget controls have hurt US military readiness against growing China, Russia, Iran threats

SCIENCE5 days ago

Egypt unveils ancient coffins, statues found in Saqqara

AfghanistanNovember 12

In letter to Trump, GOP lawmaker pushes for withdrawal of US troops

HackersNovember 12

New Iranian ransomware revealed by Israeli cybersecurity firm

Europe

Belarus17 hours ago

Legacy of socialism? State violence continues in Belarus

Brexit18 hours ago

Brexit negotiations suspended after official tests positive for coronavirus

New York1 day ago

Serbia is a new, unlikely oasis for NYC residents fleeing the city

Germany2 days ago

Madeleine McCann suspect suffers broken ribs during German court incident

Latin America

Hurricanes - Typhoons1 day ago

Iota devastates Nicaragua and Honduras; death toll rises

Weather1 day ago

Iota weakens to tropical depression after bringing catastrophic damage to Nicaragua

Extreme Travel6 days ago

Chile reopening for international travel after coronavirus shutdown

Hurricanes - TyphoonsNovember 4

Tropical Storm Eta lashes Nicaragua with rains, deadly mudslides

Coronavirus14 hours ago

UNICEF: 'No consistent association’ between school openings and COVID-19 infection rates

The United Nations agency responsible for aiding children is warning that the costs of coronavirus-related school closures outweight the benefits, and that the pandemic poses substantial threats to children and their countries' long-term well-being.

GLOBAL ECONOMY15 hours ago

IMF director: Virus could disrupt global recovery

The head of the International Monetary Fund said Thursday that while the United States and other major economies turned in better-than-expected economic performances in the third quarter, the world now faces slower momentum with a resurgence in coronavirus cases.

Belarus17 hours ago

Legacy of socialism? State violence continues in Belarus

In Belarus, government security forces continue to abuse, arrest and torture pro-democracy protesters since mass demonstrations became an almost-daily feature of life in the country after authoritarian President Alexander Lukashenko won his sixth term in a widely disputed election more than 100 days ago. 

Brexit18 hours ago

Brexit negotiations suspended after official tests positive for coronavirus

As if the Brexit trade negotiations were not tortuous enough, the coronavirus added a twist at a crucial stage on Thursday when top-level talks had to be suspended because an EU negotiator tested positive for COVID-19.

World20 hours ago

Kremlin denies Putin suffered coughing fit during coronavirus conference

Russian President Vladimir Putin reportedly had a coughing fit during a coronavirus videoconference with top officials, though the Kremlin denied the episode. 

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WorldSeptember 11

The week in pictures, Sept. 5-Sept. 11

Here's a selection of the most amazing images captured around the world in the past seven days. Enjoy!

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World21 hours ago

Australian state starts 'circuit breaker' coronavirus lockdown; limits movement, bans outside exercise

A region in Australia is returning to early coronavirus pandemic days after a six-day lockdown began midnight Wednesday, bringing an entire community to a standstill amid a new virus cluster.

World23 hours ago

Iota death toll in Nicaragua rises as rescuers search for survivors

The death toll from Hurricane Iota continues to rise after the storm hammered a part of Central America that was recently battered by Hurricane Eta.

Russia1 day ago

Siberian student climbs tree to access internet for remote learning in rural village

A Russian university student living in a remote Siberian village has been climbing atop a birch tree in order to obtain internet access for online learning.

New York1 day ago

Serbia is a new, unlikely oasis for NYC residents fleeing the city

“It reminds me of Williamsburg circa 2010,” said ex-pat Davis Richardson, 27, who was looking to escape NYC a few months ago and wound up putting down roots in the capital city, Belgrade.

Hurricanes - Typhoons1 day ago

Iota devastates Nicaragua and Honduras; death toll rises

Hurricane Iota has left a trail of devastation in its wake as it tore across parts of Nicaragua and Honduras.

Israel1 day ago

Israel launches airstrike against Iranian targets in Syria

The Israeli air force conducted overnight airstrikes against eight targets controlled by the Iranian Al Quds forces stationed in Syria.

Mexico1 day ago

US drops drug case against former Mexican general

A U.S. judge on Wednesday granted the Department of Justice's request to drop the drug trafficking and money laundering case against former Mexican Defense Secretary Salvador Cienfuegos and return him to Mexico.

France1 day ago

French radio station mistakenly posts obits for very-much-alive public figures

A French radio station mistakenly published online the obituaries of about 100 still very-much-alive public figures — including Queen Elizabeth II, Clint Eastwood, and Jimmy Carter.

World Clips

Coronavirus14 hours ago

UNICEF: 'No consistent association’ between school openings and COVID-19 infection rates

GLOBAL ECONOMY15 hours ago

IMF director: Virus could disrupt global recovery

Belarus17 hours ago

Legacy of socialism? State violence continues in Belarus

Brexit18 hours ago

Brexit negotiations suspended after official tests positive for coronavirus

World20 hours ago

Kremlin denies Putin suffered coughing fit during coronavirus conference

World21 hours ago

Australian state starts 'circuit breaker' coronavirus lockdown; limits movement, bans outside exercise

World23 hours ago

Iota death toll in Nicaragua rises as rescuers search for survivors

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