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Boris Johnson14 hours ago

World leaders condemn violence at U.S. Capitol, urge orderly transfer of power

World leaders expressed concern over the unrest that occurred on Capitol Hill on Wednesday while condemning the violence that took place.

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Asia17 hours ago

Philippines flight attendant raped, killed at New Year’s Eve party; 11 men charged

A Philippine Airlines flight attendant died after being raped at a New Year’s Eve party — and all of the 11 men who were with her have been charged with her rape and homicide, it was revealed Tuesday.

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Ukraine17 hours ago

Ukraine seizes 1 ton of heroin heading to Europe

Ukrainian officials say they have seized about 1.1 tons of heroin that smugglers intended to take into European Union countries and that four Turkish citizens have been detained in the case.

Middle East

Middle East1 day ago

Gulf Arab leaders sign declaration with Qatar to ease rift

World1 day ago

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

OPINION3 days ago

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

Iran4 days ago

Soleimani anniversary marked in Baghdad with procession, candlelight vigil

Europe

Coronavirus20 hours ago

Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine gets green light for European Union

Coronavirus23 hours ago

European regulator endorses Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine, commission approval coming at ‘full speed’

Europe1 day ago

European regulator may endorse Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine on Wednesday

SPORTS1 day ago

U.S. beats Finland 4-3 to reach world junior title game

Latin America

Venezuelan Political Crisis1 day 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

Coronavirus44 mins ago

Mexico seeks help to get COVID-19 vaccines for migrants in US

Mexican authorities claimed to have tried working with the U.S. to provide aid to migrants.

Hong Kong2 hours ago

Mike Pompeo calls for Hong Kong pro-democracy advocates to be released

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo Wednesday called for the immediate release of dozens of pro-democracy politicians and advocates arrested in Hong Kong, adding that the U.S. is considering sanctions in response.

FOREIGN POLICY8 hours ago

The Mexican government's new banking bill purports to buy up dirty cash

Organized crime and drug cartels south of the border could soon see a swell of cash if a new bill passes through Mexico City's Congress next month, compelling the Central Bank to buy money of questionable origin.

Boris Johnson14 hours ago

World leaders condemn violence at U.S. Capitol, urge orderly transfer of power

World leaders expressed concern over the unrest that occurred on Capitol Hill on Wednesday while condemning the violence that took place.

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Ukraine17 hours ago

Ukraine seizes 1 ton of heroin heading to Europe

Ukrainian officials say they have seized about 1.1 tons of heroin that smugglers intended to take into European Union countries and that four Turkish citizens have been detained in the case.

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Asia17 hours ago

Philippines flight attendant raped, killed at New Year’s Eve party; 11 men charged

A Philippine Airlines flight attendant died after being raped at a New Year’s Eve party — and all of the 11 men who were with her have been charged with her rape and homicide, it was revealed Tuesday.

Julian Assange1 day ago

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange denied bail

A British judge denied bail on Wednesday to WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange over concerns that "he would fail to surrender to court to face the appeal proceedings" in his extradition case. 

Hong Kong1 day ago

Hong Kong protests: About 50 activists arrested under new security law

Hong Kong police arrested about 50 former lawmakers and pro-democracy activists Wednesday for allegedly violating the new national security law by participating in unofficial election primaries for the territory's legislature last year.

World1 day ago

Haunting photo shows man moments before plunging 350 feet to his death in Zimbabwe

A haunting photo shows a tourist stepping up to the edge of Zimbabwe’s Victoria Falls — just moments before he plunged more than 350 feet to his death, according to local media.

World1 day ago

China avoiding responsibility ahead of WHO coronavirus investigation: reports

With Beijing desperate to avoid blame for a virus that has killed more than 1.8 million people worldwide, China is tightening up its story regarding the coronavirus pandemic's spread ahead of a World Health Organization (WHO) investigation in order to avoid being held accountable, according to reports.

Coronavirus1 day ago

UK prime minister praises Brits for 'sacrifice' as new coronavirus lockdown looms: 'We have no choice'

The British prime minister praised the millions of people who are "making another huge sacrifice" as the country is hours away from going into another lengthy lockdown to curb the escalating spread of the coronavirus. 

Middle East1 day ago

Gulf Arab leaders sign declaration with Qatar to ease rift

Gulf Arab leaders signed a declaration Tuesday in Saudi Arabia to mark a new page in relations following the kingdom's decision to end a 3 1/2-year embargo of Qatar, easing a rift that deeply divided regional U.S. security allies and frayed social ties across the interconnected Arabian Peninsula.

Venezuelan Political Crisis1 day ago

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

Nicolás Maduro was set to extend his grip on power Tuesday as the ruling socialist party prepared to assume the leadership of Venezuela’s congress, the last institution in the country it didn’t already control.

World Clips

Coronavirus44 mins ago

Mexico seeks help to get COVID-19 vaccines for migrants in US

Hong Kong2 hours ago

Mike Pompeo calls for Hong Kong pro-democracy advocates to be released

FOREIGN POLICY8 hours ago

The Mexican government's new banking bill purports to buy up dirty cash

Boris Johnson14 hours ago

World leaders condemn violence at U.S. Capitol, urge orderly transfer of power

Ukraine17 hours ago

Ukraine seizes 1 ton of heroin heading to Europe

Asia17 hours ago

Philippines flight attendant raped, killed at New Year’s Eve party; 11 men charged

Julian Assange1 day ago

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange denied bail

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  World leaders condemn violence at U.S. Capitol, urge orderly transfer of power