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Julian Assange1 hour 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. 

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Hong Kong7 hours 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.

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Coronavirus19 hours 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 East

Middle East20 hours 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

Iran3 days ago

Soleimani anniversary marked in Baghdad with procession, candlelight vigil

Europe

Coronavirus56 mins ago

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

Europe21 hours ago

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

SPORTS23 hours ago

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

World1 day ago

England's third national lockdown expected to last 6 weeks

Latin America

Venezuelan Political Crisis21 hours 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

Julian Assange1 hour 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 Kong7 hours 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.

World18 hours 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.

World19 hours 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.

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Coronavirus19 hours 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. 

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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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Middle East20 hours 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 Crisis21 hours 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.

World1 day ago

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

​​​​​​​Saudi Arabia and its allies are expected to sign a deal Tuesday officially ending their feud with Qatar in an agreement negotiated by White House senior advisor Jared Kushner, a government official confirmed Monday.

China1 day ago

China says Biden represents 'new window of hope' for relations with US

China believes President-elect Joe Biden represents a "new window of hope" for the country's relationship with the United States.

World1 day ago

England's third national lockdown expected to last 6 weeks

England is facing a third national lockdown that will last at least six weeks, as authorities struggle to stem a surge in COVID-19 infections that threatens to overwhelm hospitals around the U.K.

Coronavirus1 day 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. 

Iran2 days 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 Kingdom2 days 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.

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Julian Assange1 hour ago

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange denied bail

Hong Kong7 hours ago

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

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

World19 hours ago

China avoiding responsibility ahead of WHO coronavirus investigation: reports

Coronavirus19 hours ago

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

Middle East20 hours ago

Gulf Arab leaders sign declaration with Qatar to ease rift

Venezuelan Political Crisis21 hours ago

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

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