Russia vows to help Syria "break through" crippling U.S. sanctions
Vladimir Putin has vowed once again to come to the rescue of his ally, Syrian President Bashar Assad.
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As COVID cases surge, U.K. official says people "relaxed too much"
"Now is the time for us to reengage and realize that this is a continuing threat to us," England's deputy chief medical officer says.
Some South African students move in with teachers amid pandemic
Durning the hard lockdown, online learning was impossible for thousands of children because of a lack of access to technology.
China accused of "assault on media freedoms" as journalists leave
With the departure - after questioning by security services - of the last Australian journalists from the country, there's fear of an "assault on media freedoms."
Social media is forcing Iran to face a taboo topic: Sexual violence
A rape victim must have 4 witnesses to back up their allegation under Iran's Islamic laws, so it's little wonder victims rarely speak out. But Iran's "#MeToo" moment may be dawning.
Outcry over Hong Kong police tackling 12-year-old girl to the ground
After video of officers pinning the girl to the pavement amid protests went viral, police have reportedly claimed she was acting "suspicious."
Wreckage of sunken WWII battleship found off Norway
The 571-foot Karlsruhe led the attack on Kristiansand during the invasion of Norway on April 9, 1940.
Prince Harry repays UK taxpayers' money used for home renovation
Royal accounts for 2019 show that 2.4 million pounds ($3.2 million) was spent renovating the house in Windsor, including structural work, rewiring and new flooring.
Putin critic is out of coma after suspected poisoning
German chemical weapons experts say tests show the 44-year-old was poisoned with a Soviet-era nerve agent.
U.S. sailor missing from USS Nimitz aircraft carrier in Arabian Sea
Search continues after crew of nuclear-powered USS Nimitz scoured the ship, then sounded the "man overboard" alert on Sunday evening.
Shark kills man on Australia's Gold Coast tourist strip
"From the groin to his knee, there was nothing there," said one man who said he helped bring the victim to shore.
Belarus claims opposition leader arrested trying to flee to Ukraine
Associates and a Ukrainian official, however, say Maria Kolesnikova was actually detained after refusing to be forced out of her country.
Khashoggi's fiancee slams final verdicts in journalist's murder
Turkish officials allege Khashoggi was killed and then dismembered with a bone saw inside the consulate.
India's COVID crisis catching up to U.S., and may already be worse
One public health expert says low testing numbers are hiding the true scale of India's epidemic, as the government prioritizes business over schooling.
Philippine leader pardons U.S. Marine in transgender woman's murder
President Duterte's sudden intervention has infuriated the victim's family, and rights groups call it a "revolting" caving-in to "U.S. imperialist interests."
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Oil prices fall even as Iran claims new attacks on ships in Gulf
Russell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assault
U.S. ID's remains of WWII soldier from iconic "Merrill's Marauders"
Hoax bomb threats affect at least 20 European flights within hours
2 women advanced further in Navy SEAL tryouts than any in history
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The 2026 blue wave, in charts
Ronaldo retires from Portugal national team
