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Iran19 hours ago

Iranian nuclear deal must be restored soon, UN atomic watchdog warns

The United Nations’ atomic watchdog chief stressed urgency Monday in reviving an Obama-era nuclear deal aimed at thwarting Iran’s pursuit of nuclear weapons, a report says. 

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Coronavirus21 hours ago

WHO investigation into Chinese origins of coronavirus may not include Wuhan visit

Discussions over allowing health experts into the countries led to delays that have frustrated WHO leadership.

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Coronavirus18 hours ago

Pope Francis to receive COVID-19 vaccine this week

The pope has previously said that the vaccine is "morally acceptable."

Middle East

Israel1 day ago

Israel announces new settlement homes in the West Bank

Middle East6 days ago

Gulf Arab leaders sign declaration with Qatar to ease rift

World6 days ago

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

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VIDEOJanuary 4

Iran threatens revenge for Trump killing of Qassem Soleimani

Europe

Coronavirus2 days ago

French vaccine rollout slowed by red tape, focus on elderly

Coronavirus3 days ago

EU regulators OK increasing doses from COVID-19 vaccine vials

United Kingdom4 days ago

Capitol Hill riot comparison to Brexit puts UK lawmaker under fire

World5 days ago

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

Latin America

Venezuelan Political Crisis6 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

Venezuelan Political CrisisDecember 7

Venezuela’s Maduro claims sweep of boycotted election

North Korea1 hour ago

North Korea's Kim Jong Un solidifies one-man rule amid nuclear arsenal threat

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un was given the title of general secretary of the ruling Workers’ Party formerly held by his late father and grandfather, state media reported Monday, in a move apparently aimed at bolstering his authority amid growing economic challenges.

Asia3 hours ago

Divers recover 'black box' from crashed Indonesia plane

Indonesian navy divers searching the ocean floor on Tuesday recovered a “black box” from a Sriwijaya Air jet that crashed into the Java Sea over the weekend with 62 people on board.

Coronavirus18 hours ago

Pope Francis to receive COVID-19 vaccine this week

The pope has previously said that the vaccine is "morally acceptable."

Iran19 hours ago

Iranian nuclear deal must be restored soon, UN atomic watchdog warns

The United Nations’ atomic watchdog chief stressed urgency Monday in reviving an Obama-era nuclear deal aimed at thwarting Iran’s pursuit of nuclear weapons, a report says. 

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South Africa21 hours ago

Coronavirus sidelines US ambassador to South Africa; recuperating after ICU stint

The United States ambassador to South Africa, Lana Marks, spent 10 days in intensive care with COVID-19 and is now recuperating at her residence, she announced Monday.

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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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Coronavirus21 hours ago

WHO investigation into Chinese origins of coronavirus may not include Wuhan visit

Discussions over allowing health experts into the countries led to delays that have frustrated WHO leadership.

Vatican23 hours ago

Pope Francis changes church law, grants women more access to altar

Pope Francis changed church law Monday to explicitly allow women to do more things during Mass, granting them access to the most sacred place on the altar, while continuing to affirm that they cannot be priests.

Israel1 day ago

Israel announces new settlement homes in the West Bank

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced Monday the construction of some 800 housing units in the Jewish settlements in the West Bank — just days before U.S. President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration.

Asia1 day ago

Indonesia navy divers hunt for crashed plane's black boxes

Indonesian navy divers scoured the floor of the Java Sea on Monday as they hunted for the black boxes of a Sriwijaya Air jet that nosedived into the waters at high velocity with 62 people aboard.

Middle East1 day ago

US to designate Houthis a terrorist group

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VIDEO1 day ago

Kim Jong Un vows to boost nuclear arsenal and bring 'US to its knees'

Former CIA station chief Dan Hoffman on the latest North Korea nuclear developments.

China1 day ago

WHO experts to arrive in China for virus origins probe

Iran1 day ago

Iran to execute 2nd wrestler, sparking outrage from US State Department

A top U.S. State Department official came out swinging on Sunday against the Islamic Republic of Iran’s plan to execute an additional wrestler.

World Clips

North Korea1 hour ago

North Korea's Kim Jong Un solidifies one-man rule amid nuclear arsenal threat

Asia3 hours ago

Divers recover 'black box' from crashed Indonesia plane

Coronavirus18 hours ago

Pope Francis to receive COVID-19 vaccine this week

Iran19 hours ago

Iranian nuclear deal must be restored soon, UN atomic watchdog warns

South Africa21 hours ago

Coronavirus sidelines US ambassador to South Africa; recuperating after ICU stint

Coronavirus21 hours ago

WHO investigation into Chinese origins of coronavirus may not include Wuhan visit

Vatican23 hours ago

Pope Francis changes church law, grants women more access to altar

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