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Julian Assange1 day ago

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange's extradition to US denied by British judge

A British judge on Monday denied a request from the United States to extradite WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, arguing that he is likely to commit suicide if sent overseas to face espionage charges. 

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Iran22 hours ago

Iran begins 20% uranium enrichment amid US tensions

Iran on Monday began enriching uranium up to 20% at an underground facility and seized a South Korean-flagged oil tanker in the crucial Strait of Hormuz, further escalating tensions in the Middle East between Tehran and the West.

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United Kingdom23 hours ago

Missing British teen's death in Malaysia did not involve other people: coroner

A coroner in Malaysia has ruled the death of British teenager Nora Quoirin was most likely a misadventure that did not involve other people.

Middle East

OPINION1 day ago

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

Iran2 days ago

Soleimani anniversary marked in Baghdad with procession, candlelight vigil

Iran3 days ago

Trump, others linked to Soleimani killing ‘will not be safe on Earth,’ Iran official warns

Iran3 days ago

Iran general warns US that it's ready to respond to military pressure

Europe

United Kingdom1 day ago

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson warns 'tougher' coronavirus measures to come as cases soar with new variant

Europe3 days ago

Coronavirus outbreak at Belgian retirement home after Santa visit kills more than two dozen: report

Brexit4 days ago

UK prime minister's father seeks French citizenship: 'I will always be European'

DISASTERS5 days ago

Norway landslide injures 10, about two dozen missing

Latin America

Latin America6 days ago

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

Venezuelan Political CrisisDecember 6

Venezuelan voting begins in disputed assembly elections amid boycotts from opposition

Coronavirus15 hours ago

Boris Johnson announces coronavirus lockdown, cases continue to rise

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson ordered a national lockdown through mid-February in an effort to combat a variant of the coronavirus that is continuing to rapidly spread in the region. 

Iran22 hours ago

Iran begins 20% uranium enrichment amid US tensions

Iran on Monday began enriching uranium up to 20% at an underground facility and seized a South Korean-flagged oil tanker in the crucial Strait of Hormuz, further escalating tensions in the Middle East between Tehran and the West.

United Kingdom23 hours ago

Missing British teen's death in Malaysia did not involve other people: coroner

A coroner in Malaysia has ruled the death of British teenager Nora Quoirin was most likely a misadventure that did not involve other people.

Julian Assange1 day ago

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange's extradition to US denied by British judge

A British judge on Monday denied a request from the United States to extradite WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, arguing that he is likely to commit suicide if sent overseas to face espionage charges. 

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Canada1 day ago

Police in Gatineau, Quebec, accused of excessive force while breaking up New Year’s Eve party: report

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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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Pope Francis1 day ago

Pope Francis 'saddened' by news that people went 'on holiday' to avoid lockdowns

The pope reiterated the need for consideration and empathy for other people.

Coronavirus1 day ago

French police bust illegal rave that drew 2,500 people on New Year's Eve

Attendees slept in their cars during the event rather than return home, with many arriving from foreign countries to attend.

United Kingdom1 day ago

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson warns 'tougher' coronavirus measures to come as cases soar with new variant

U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson said Sunday that the United Kingdom may consider “a range of tougher measures” in the weeks ahead, as London and southeastern England have already been placed under Tier 4 restrictions amid a new variant of the coronavirus that has pushed infection rates to record high levels. 

Iran2 days ago

Soleimani anniversary marked in Baghdad with procession, candlelight vigil

A mock funeral procession marked the anniversary of the assassination of Iran’s top general and a senior Iraqi militia leader in a U.S. drone strike that heightened fears of a military escalation in the region.

Coronavirus2 days ago

UK doctor films NYE crowd chanting ‘COVID is a hoax’ outside hospital

The gathering occurred even as the U.K. records a huge surge of cases in recent weeks.

Iran2 days ago

Iran plans 20 percent uranium enrichment 'as soon as possible'

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran said Saturday it plans to enrich uranium up to 20% at its underground Fordo nuclear facility “as soon as possible,” pushing its program a technical step away from weapons-grade levels as it increases pressure on the West over the tattered atomic deal.

World2 days ago

Japanese governors demand state of emergency over COVID

The Japanese capital, Tokyo, and three nearby prefectures have asked the national government to declare a state of emergency to curtail the surging spread of the coronavirus pandemic.

Iran3 days ago

Trump, others linked to Soleimani killing ‘will not be safe on Earth,’ Iran official warns

President Trump and anyone else linked to the U.S. strike one year ago that killed a notorious Iranian general "will not be safe on Earth," a top official in Tehran warned Friday, according to a report.

World Clips

Coronavirus15 hours ago

Boris Johnson announces coronavirus lockdown, cases continue to rise

Iran22 hours ago

Iran begins 20% uranium enrichment amid US tensions

United Kingdom23 hours ago

Missing British teen's death in Malaysia did not involve other people: coroner

Julian Assange1 day ago

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange's extradition to US denied by British judge

Canada1 day ago

Police in Gatineau, Quebec, accused of excessive force while breaking up New Year’s Eve party: report

Pope Francis1 day ago

Pope Francis 'saddened' by news that people went 'on holiday' to avoid lockdowns

Coronavirus1 day ago

French police bust illegal rave that drew 2,500 people on New Year's Eve

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