Volunteers risk lives to collect bodies of COVID-19 victims in India
Bodies have been burning nonstop at a makeshift crematorium in New Delhi.
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Israel vows to increase strikes until there's "total" quiet from Gaza
Israel is pounding Gaza with airstrikes as Palestinian militants send a barrage of rockets the other way. 48 Palestinians and 6 Israelis have reportedly been killed.
Iran enriches uranium to highest purity yet as nuke talks continue
International nuclear agency says the slight increase beyond Iran's declared nuclear work is within expected "fluctuations," but it still sends a message.
USA Track & Field nixes Olympic training in Japan over COVID concerns
Team USA hasn't commented, while a regional official in Japan called the apparent move "unfortunate," but indicated understanding "given the current situation."
3 fingers: Hollywood's role in Asia's pro-democracy movements
It may seem frivolous for people in life-and-death battles against tyranny to borrow a movie symbol, but the most powerful symbols are those understood by everyone.
U.S. general packs up a war he never expected to fight for 20 years
Gen. Scott Miller is the longest-serving U.S. commander in Afghanistan. Now he has to bring home American troops and gear safely as the Taliban ramp up their fight.
Afghan forces "have to be ready" as U.S. withdraws, top commander says
General Austin Scott Miller said Afghan forces "have the capabilities" to hold back the Taliban after the U.S. leaves.
71 dead bodies found floating in India's Ganges River
Authorities said they haven't determined a cause of death as the country battles a ferocious surge in coronavirus infections.
Israel to ramp up deadly assault on Gaza as rockets rain down
The conflict in the heart of the Middle East is flaring up yet again, with almost 30 Palestinian deaths in the Gaza Strip and at least two in southern Israel.
Queen Elizabeth II gives speech following husband's death
In a 10-minute speech, the queen highlighted 30 laws Parliament hopes to pass.
Paul McCartney on Queen Elizabeth: "She's very down to Earth"
McCartney, former President Barack Obama and others reflect on the extraordinary reign of Elizabeth II in "The Queen Carries On."
China's population is growing at its slowest rate in 67 years
As the Communist Party celebrates its 100th anniversary this year, its grey hairs are showing, and while "wisdom" is nice, Beijing wants growth.
Machines sent from U.S. saving lives in COVID-battered India
The need for help is beyond urgent as surging coronavirus infections cripple India's health care system, and every life saved comes with a backdrop of grief.
U.S. ship fires warning shots at Iranian boats
Pentagon spokesperson John Kirby said a group of 13 Iranian fast-attack boats "conducted unsafe and unprofessional maneuvers."
At least 9 killed in shooting at Russian high school
Officials were quoted as saying that at least 1 teacher was among the dead but most victims were students.
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