European Union makes Ukraine a candidate for membership
That sets in motion a lengthy process that would bring the embattled country closer to the West.
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WHO considers declaring monkeypox a global health emergency
More than 3,300 cases of monkeypox have been confirmed to date in 42 countries where the virus hasn't been typically seen.
Woman who had incomplete miscarriage on Malta trip can't get abortion
Jay Weeldreyer said that his partner, Andrea Prudente, is at risk of a life-threatening infection if the fetal tissue isn't promptly removed.
City admits data on 460,000 residents lost after night out drinking
"We deeply regret that we have profoundly harmed the public's trust in the administration of the city," an official said.
Bodies of slain priests, tour guide found; $250,000 reward offered
The two priests were shot to death in a church, along with a tourist guide they tried to protect from a local criminal boss.
Grim recovery work after Afghan quake hits nation "already on the brink"
The earthquake killed more than 1,000 people and left many homeless in one of the poorest parts of one of the poorest countries on the planet.
U.S. swimmer saved by coach after fainting in pool at world championships
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Scientists probe Japan's remarkable COVID success in hunt for new vaccine
While many factors likely boosted Japan's COVID resilience, researchers say a possible cellular-level advantage could help them create a new weapon against the virus.
$450 million aid package for Ukraine includes four more long-range rocket systems
The four systems announced earlier this month arrived in Ukraine this week.
Russia warns NATO member Lithuania of "consequences" for cutting rail link
Kaliningrad is part of Russia, but it's surrounded by the EU. It's only link with the rest of Russia is a railway through Lithuania, and Moscow is furious about it being disrupted.
Official "100%" sure all 27 EU nations will support Ukraine candidacy
EU leaders are expected to green-light Ukraine's bid to become a formal candidate for membership at a summit in Brussels this week.
Kids in China's capital now must show negative COVID test to go to a park
By one estimate, 814 million people in China must take PCR coronavirus tests routinely just go about their daily lives. Now in Beijing, that includes kids as young as 3.
Australian state becomes first in country to ban display of swastikas
Anti-Semitism increased around the world in 2021, with 447 incidents were recorded in Australia – a 35% increase from 2020.
Search underway for bodies of slain priests, missing tourists in Mexico
Pope Francis mourned the deaths of two priests and a sanctuary seeker whose bodies were taken away by armed men after they were gunned down inside a church.
Sri Lanka PM says economy "collapsed," unable to buy oil
Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe said Sri Lanka is unable to purchase imported fuel, even for cash, due to heavy debt owed by its petroleum corporation.
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