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Pope Francis20 hours ago

Pope Francis receives coronavirus vaccine as Vatican begins rollout: reports

Pope Francis received his first dose of the coronavirus vaccine on Wednesday as the Vatican began its vaccination campaign, according to reports.

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Boris Johnson23 hours ago

China targets PM Boris Johnson after suggestion coronavirus could have spread from grinding pangolin

China has accused Boris Johnson of engaging in "groundless conjecture" after he suggested that coronavirus could have spread from people grinding up the scales of pangolins.

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South Korea1 day 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.

Middle East

Israel2 days 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

World22 hours ago

UK may move some coronavirus patients into hotels as hospitals struggle with new strain

Travel Briefs1 day ago

Amsterdam considering banning tourists from cannabis coffeeshops

Coronavirus4 days ago

French vaccine rollout slowed by red tape, focus on elderly

Coronavirus5 days ago

EU regulators OK increasing doses from COVID-19 vaccine vials

Latin America

Venezuelan Political Crisis1 day 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

Australia18 mins ago

Australia wants to kill US racing pigeon that made 8,000-mile journey over disease concerns

Australian officials are planning to kill a U.S. racing pigeon that managed to survive a whopping 8,000-mile journey across the Pacific. 

Pope Francis20 hours ago

Pope Francis receives coronavirus vaccine as Vatican begins rollout: reports

Pope Francis received his first dose of the coronavirus vaccine on Wednesday as the Vatican began its vaccination campaign, according to reports.

World22 hours ago

UK may move some coronavirus patients into hotels as hospitals struggle with new strain

England’s health care system may move patients into hotels to ease pressure on hospitals struggling to handle rising COVID-19 admissions.

Boris Johnson23 hours ago

China targets PM Boris Johnson after suggestion coronavirus could have spread from grinding pangolin

China has accused Boris Johnson of engaging in "groundless conjecture" after he suggested that coronavirus could have spread from people grinding up the scales of pangolins.

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VIDEO23 hours ago

WHO to visit Wuhan in coronavirus investigation

The World Health Organization confirmed their investigation into the origins of the coronavirus will include a visit in Wuhan, China.

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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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Italy1 day 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 day 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 day 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.

Israel1 day 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.

Venezuelan Political Crisis1 day 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.

World1 day 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 Korea2 days 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.

Asia2 days 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.

World Clips

Australia18 mins ago

Australia wants to kill US racing pigeon that made 8,000-mile journey over disease concerns

Pope Francis20 hours ago

Pope Francis receives coronavirus vaccine as Vatican begins rollout: reports

World22 hours ago

UK may move some coronavirus patients into hotels as hospitals struggle with new strain

Boris Johnson23 hours ago

China targets PM Boris Johnson after suggestion coronavirus could have spread from grinding pangolin

Italy1 day ago

Massive Italian mafia trial begins against ‘ndrangheta mob

South Korea1 day ago

South Korean sect leader acquitted of violating coronavirus rules after outbreak

Russia1 day ago

Kremlin foe Navalny says he will fly home despite threats

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