Thousands in Vienna protest Austria's looming lockdown
The far-right opposition Freedom Party was among those who have called for the protest and vowed to combat the new restrictions.
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Cuban protest anthem wins Latin Grammy for song of the year
The song became an anthem for the anti-government protests in Cuba over the summer.
Stunning images of longest partial lunar eclipse in centuries
The longest partial lunar eclipse in nearly 600 years was visible on Friday.
Austria to impose nationwide COVID lockdown and vaccine mandate
The lockdown will last up to 20 days, and the vaccination requirement for adults starts in February, as much of Europe tries to fend off another wave of coronavirus infections.
U.N. calls for proof of missing Chinese tennis star's "well-being"
China's Foreign Ministry claims it's "not aware" of global concerns over the disappearance of Peng Shuai following her online claim of sexual assault by a senior politician.
Indian PM backs down after year-long standoff with protesting farmers
Narendra Modi announced suddenly that controversial farm laws would be repealed. As protesting farmers cry victory, Modi's political foes see no "change of heart," only a "fear of elections."
U.S. scientist touts "strong evidence" COVID came from Wuhan market
Virologist Michael Worobey was among those who pushed for consideration of a lab leak, but he says further analysis makes that origin theory "very difficult to explain."
Iraqis lured to Belarus on a false promise die trying to reach Poland
Now hundreds, many of whom spent life savings on the ill-fated bid for asylum in Europe, are being flown back to Iraq after weeks stuck in a freezing forest.
Kim Kardashian West helps fly Afghan women soccer players to U.K.
Members of the team arrived in Britain with the help of the reality star, a New York rabbi and a U.K. soccer club.
Hong Kong kills wild boars after police officer, others attacked
Last week, a wild boar knocked down a police officer and bit his leg before plunging to its death from a residential car park.
U.S. and G7 demand Belarus end "callous" migrant crisis with Poland
Belarus opens shelter, flies some migrants and refugees home, but suffering continues for thousands caught in the Russian-backed nation's "hybrid" battle with the West.
15 reportedly killed as Sudan military rulers crack down on protests
The deaths, only one of which Sudan's post-coup regime acknowledges, came on the deadliest day since generals toppled the civilian government, and amid increasing outcry from the U.S.
Hate speech continues to thrive on Facebook in Myanmar, AP finds
Despite efforts promised by Mark Zuckerberg on Capitol Hill, internal documents show Facebook struggling to detect and remove dangerous content on the platform.
Ex-Georgian leader in "critical" state on prison hunger strike
Medics who examined former president and opposition leader Mikheil Saakashvili, who was jailed upon his return from exile, say he faces an "immediate" risk of fatal complications.
Southern border issues won't be focus at 3-way summit: U.S. officials
The officials say other lingering matters will be in the spotlight when President Biden meets with his Mexican and Canadian counterparts.
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