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Germany2 hours ago

German parliament to boost security after US Capitol riots: reports

Security at Germany’s lower house of parliament has reportedly been increased following the storming of the U.S. Capitol in Washington by rioters last week.

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Hong Kong3 hours ago

US joined by Australia, UK and Canada in criticizing Hong Kong mass arrests

The foreign ministers of Australia, the United States, Great Britain and Canada issued a joint statement Sunday expressing "serious concern" about the arrest of 55 democracy activists and supporters in Hong Kong last week.

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Iran12 hours ago

A new front against Iran for 2021

The decision to welcome Qatar back to the fold of the Gulf Nations after a three-a-half year blockade could lead to a stronger resolve against Iran, say experts.

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Middle East

Middle East4 days ago

Gulf Arab leaders sign declaration with Qatar to ease rift

World5 days ago

Jared Kushner brokers deal ending Saudi Arabia's fight with Qatar

OPINIONJanuary 3

Rep. Lee Zeldin: US shouldn’t reenter fatally flawed Iran nuclear deal

IranJanuary 3

Soleimani anniversary marked in Baghdad with procession, candlelight vigil

Europe

Coronavirus9 hours ago

French vaccine rollout slowed by red tape, focus on elderly

Coronavirus2 days ago

EU regulators OK increasing doses from COVID-19 vaccine vials

United Kingdom2 days ago

Capitol Hill riot comparison to Brexit puts UK lawmaker under fire

World3 days ago

Japan declares state of emergency for Tokyo amid COVID-19 surge

Latin America

Venezuelan Political Crisis4 days ago

Maduro's grip tightens as Venezuelan socialists take control of once-defiant congress

Latin AmericaDecember 30

Bill legalizing abortion passed in Argentina, largest Latin American to legalize procedure

WorldDecember 11

Argentina's lower house passes bill legalizing abortion

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Venezuela’s Maduro claims sweep of boycotted election

Germany2 hours ago

German parliament to boost security after US Capitol riots: reports

Security at Germany’s lower house of parliament has reportedly been increased following the storming of the U.S. Capitol in Washington by rioters last week.

Hong Kong3 hours ago

US joined by Australia, UK and Canada in criticizing Hong Kong mass arrests

The foreign ministers of Australia, the United States, Great Britain and Canada issued a joint statement Sunday expressing "serious concern" about the arrest of 55 democracy activists and supporters in Hong Kong last week.

Coronavirus9 hours ago

French vaccine rollout slowed by red tape, focus on elderly

The most difficult part for doctors has been to get consent from patients who are not fit enough to agree themselves

Asia9 hours ago

Indonesian divers find parts of plane wreckage in Java Sea

Indonesian divers on Sunday located parts of the wreckage of a Boeing 737-500 at a depth of 75 feet in the Java Sea, a day after the aircraft with 62 people onboard crashed shortly after takeoff from Jakarta.

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Iran12 hours ago

A new front against Iran for 2021

The decision to welcome Qatar back to the fold of the Gulf Nations after a three-a-half year blockade could lead to a stronger resolve against Iran, say experts.

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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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World22 hours ago

Indonesian jetliner disappears during short flight with 62 aboard

A passenger jet carrying 62 went missing Saturday after departing from Indonesia's capital.

North Korea1 day ago

North Korea threatens to build more nukes, cites US hostility

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un threatened to expand his nuclear arsenal and develop more sophisticated weapons systems, saying the fate of relations with the United States depends on whether it abandons its hostile policy, state media reported Saturday.

Kim Jong Un1 day ago

Kim Jong Un vows to improve North Korea's ties to outside world as economic problems persist

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said he is hoping to dramatically improve his country’s standing with the world as the Hermit Kingdom enters 2021 with an economy fractured by sanctions, natural disasters and coronavirus-related border closings. 

United Kingdom1 day ago

London Mayor Khan declares 'major incident' as coronavirus cases surge, hospitals 'overwhelmed'

The declaration does not provide Khan with more powers, but it does make it easier for him to petition the government for greater aid.

World War Two1 day ago

Jewish woman, 102, describes moment when a coffin emerged from neighbor Adolf Hitler's house

A Jewish woman who revealed last year that she used to live next door to Adolf Hitler prior to World War II, has provided new details about the Nazi leader's life.

United Kingdom2 days ago

Capitol Hill riot comparison to Brexit puts UK lawmaker under fire

A senior Welsh politician is under fire after comparing Wednesday’s unrest on Capitol Hill to those who backed a second referendum on Brexit.

Iran2 days ago

Iran warns Trump of 'revenge', Iraq issues arrest warrant for president in Soleimani killing

The leader of Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps is warning President Trump that “revenge on the perpetrators of [General Qassem] Soleimani’s martyrdom is definite and serious,” according to a video that has surfaced on Twitter. 

United Kingdom2 days ago

Scotland's justice minister wants to bar Trump from coming to UK after he 'incited a violent mob'

Scotland's Justice Minister Humza Yousaf is calling on officials to deny President Trump's entry into the U.K. following the riots in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday, blaming him directly for inciting a "violent mob" at the nation's Capitol.

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Germany2 hours ago

German parliament to boost security after US Capitol riots: reports

Hong Kong3 hours ago

US joined by Australia, UK and Canada in criticizing Hong Kong mass arrests

Coronavirus9 hours ago

French vaccine rollout slowed by red tape, focus on elderly

Asia9 hours ago

Indonesian divers find parts of plane wreckage in Java Sea

Iran12 hours ago

A new front against Iran for 2021

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Indonesian jetliner disappears during short flight with 62 aboard

North Korea1 day ago

North Korea threatens to build more nukes, cites US hostility

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