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WHO confirms that it will visit Wuhan in coronavirus investigation

The World Health Organization has confirmed that it will visit the city of Wuhan during its investigation in China into the origins of the coronavirus pandemic.

Venezuelan Political Crisis17 hours ago

Maduro remains Venezuela's president two years after the US declared him 'illegitimate'

Two years ago, the Trump administration government took a bold stance when it declared that it was no longer recognizing Nicolas Maduro as the legitimate president of Venezuela.

Asia1 day 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.

Middle East

Israel1 day ago

Israel announces new settlement homes in the West Bank

Middle EastJanuary 5

Gulf Arab leaders sign declaration with Qatar to ease rift

WorldJanuary 5

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

Travel Briefs22 hours ago

Amsterdam considering banning tourists from cannabis coffeeshops

Coronavirus3 days ago

French vaccine rollout slowed by red tape, focus on elderly

Coronavirus4 days ago

EU regulators OK increasing doses from COVID-19 vaccine vials

United Kingdom5 days ago

Capitol Hill riot comparison to Brexit puts UK lawmaker under fire

Latin America

Venezuelan Political Crisis17 hours ago

Maduro remains Venezuela's president two years after the US declared him 'illegitimate'

Venezuelan Political CrisisJanuary 5

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

Italy18 mins ago

Massive Italian mafia trial begins against ‘ndrangheta mob

A maxi-trial opened Wednesday in southern Italy against the ‘ndrangheta crime syndicate, arguably the world's richest criminal organization that quietly amassed power in Italy as the Sicilian Mafia lost its influence.

South Korea1 hour ago

South Korean sect leader acquitted of violating coronavirus rules after outbreak

A South Korean court has acquitted a religious sect leader of charges that he deliberately disrupted the government’s anti-virus response early last year after thousands of his worshippers were infected with the coronavirus.

Russia1 hour ago

Kremlin foe Navalny says he will fly home despite threats

Top Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny said Wednesday he would go home to Russia over the weekend despite the Russian prison service's latest motion to put him behind bars for allegedly breaching the terms of his suspended sentence and probation.

Israel3 hours ago

Intense Israeli airstrikes in east Syria said to kill dozens

Israeli warplanes carried out intense airstrikes on eastern Syria early Wednesday, apparently targeting positions and arms depots of Iran-backed fighters. Dozens of fighters were killed or wounded, according to an opposition war monitor.

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Venezuelan Political Crisis17 hours ago

Maduro remains Venezuela's president two years after the US declared him 'illegitimate'

Two years ago, the Trump administration government took a bold stance when it declared that it was no longer recognizing Nicolas Maduro as the legitimate president of Venezuela.

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World20 hours ago

WHO confirms that it will visit Wuhan in coronavirus investigation

The World Health Organization has confirmed that it will visit the city of Wuhan during its investigation in China into the origins of the coronavirus pandemic.

North Korea1 day 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.

Asia1 day 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.

Coronavirus1 day ago

Pope Francis to receive COVID-19 vaccine this week

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

Iran1 day 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. 

South Africa1 day 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.

Coronavirus1 day 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.

Vatican1 day 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.

World Clips

Italy18 mins ago

Massive Italian mafia trial begins against ‘ndrangheta mob

South Korea1 hour ago

South Korean sect leader acquitted of violating coronavirus rules after outbreak

Russia1 hour ago

Kremlin foe Navalny says he will fly home despite threats

Israel3 hours ago

Intense Israeli airstrikes in east Syria said to kill dozens

Venezuelan Political Crisis17 hours ago

Maduro remains Venezuela's president two years after the US declared him 'illegitimate'

World20 hours ago

WHO confirms that it will visit Wuhan in coronavirus investigation

North Korea1 day ago

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

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