Women's tennis tour suspends play in China over alleged censorship
"China's leaders have left the WTA with no choice," Wednesday's announcement said.
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Russia warns U.S.: More diplomats will have to leave next year
It's a tit-for-tat response to the U.S. sending 55 Russian diplomats home, a Foreign Ministry spokesperson said.
CDC offered free COVID tests to some flights from Southern Africa
The CDC expanded their variant surveillance over the weekend to four airports.
Honduras election brings 1st female leader, major shift in politics
Leftist candidate Xiomara Castro was headed for the presidency after 12 years of rightwing governance, indicating a major shift for the deeply conservative Central American nation.
WHO says people who are above 60 and unvaccinated should postpone travel
WHO named Omicron a variant of concern on Friday, and 56 countries issued travel restrictions in the following days.
U.S. warns renewed Russian aggression in Ukraine will have consequences
The U.S. and other officials have been sounding the alarm over Russia amassing troops near its border with Ukraine.
Greece to require vaccine for those over 60
Those who do not get vaccinated will be fined 100 euro ($113.66) every month until they receive the shot.
Barbados cuts colonial-era ties with Britain and Queen Elizabeth II
The British monarch no longer holds dominion over the tiny Caribbean nation, which marked its rise to republic status with a nod to "National Hero" Rihanna.
Omicron variant was in Europe before South Africa raised the alarm
Authorities in the Netherlands say testing has confirmed that COVID cases identified on November 19 and 23 were the new strain — days before researchers identified it.
Scientist who helped discover Omicron variant warns of its potential
The Omicron variant has more than 50 mutations, enhancing the virus' ability to infect the body.
NASA reschedules spacewalk due to possible risk from space debris
An overnight "debris notification" prompted NASA to delay the spacewalk. It wasn't immediately clear if the alert was linked to a recent Russian weapon test that unleashed a cloud of debris.
WHO criticizes travel bans on southern African countries
While investigations continue into the Omicron variant, WHO recommends that all countries "take a risk-based and scientific approach and put in place measures which can limit its possible spread."
"Good reason to be worried" as Omicron COVID variant spreads fast
But South Africa, after quickly detecting and reporting the strain, feels punished for its sound science as other nations slam the door shut.
Living to 100: One island's remarkable record of centenarians
Tucked in the mountains of the Italian island of Sardinia is the village of Villagrande, where researchers are studying one of the highest concentrations of centenarians in the world.
U.K. tightens COVID rules after 2 cases of new variant reported in Britain
The health secretary said the two people are self-isolating alongside their households while contact tracing and targeted testing takes place.
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