EU Leaders Meet in Brussels to Strategize Against Omicron
Leaders of European Union member states are meeting in Brussels Thursday seeking a unified approach to the new omicron coronavirus...
End of an Era: Airbus Delivers Last A380 Superjumbo to Emirates
Airbus is set to deliver the final A380 superjumbo to Dubai’s Emirates on Thursday, marking the end of a 14-year...
Jittery Ukrainian Villagers ‘Fear That a Big War Will Start’
Liudmyla Momot wipes away tears as she searches for clothes and household items to salvage from the ruins of her...
Report Indicates Greater Huawei Involvement in Surveillance
The Chinese telecom giant Huawei has consistently claimed it does not actively partner with the Chinese government in gathering intelligence...
Germany Expels 2 Russian Diplomats Over 2019 Killing
Germany is expelling two Russian diplomats over what a German court said was a Russian-ordered killing of a German citizen...
Turkey Steps Up Drive to Influence Africa with Istanbul Summit
Istanbul hosts a two-day African Summit this week, the latest effort by Turkey to expand its diplomatic and economic influence...
EU Warns Russia of ‘Unprecedented Measures’ for Ukraine Aggression
European Commission President Ursula Von der Leyen Wednesday warned Russia it could face “unprecedented measures” if it does not de-escalate its aggressive...
NASA Probe Becomes First Spacecraft to Enter Sun’s Atmosphere
The U.S. space agency NASA says its Parker Solar Probe this week became the first spacecraft to enter the Sun’s atmosphere, also known as the corona. ...
Europe’s EMA Approves Johnson & Johnson Booster for Adults
The European Union’s drug regulator Wednesday approved booster shots of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine for adults who received their...
Criticism of Russia Military Build-up Dominates UN Session on Rights in Ukraine
A U.N. Human Rights Council debate on Ukraine Wednesday drifted into criticism of Russia’s large-scale military buildup along the Ukrainian border. U.S. and British representatives voiced support for...
French Army Leaves Timbuktu for First Time Since Arriving in 2013
French troops have left a military base in Timbuktu, Mali, where they were posted since liberating the area from Islamist...
Chinese President Xi, Russia’s Putin, Hold Video Meeting
Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping met Wednesday via video conference, stressing their strong alliance amid...
European Commission President Warns Omicron Could Dominate Continent by Mid-January
The president of the European Commission is warning that the omicron variant could become the dominant coronavirus variant across the 27-nation bloc by mid-January....
US Lawmakers Call on White House to Expedite Weapon Deliveries to Ukraine
U.S. lawmakers just back from a visit to Ukraine warn that Washington’s threats of sanctions and diplomatic maneuvering are not...
Why China’s Advancements in Quantum Technology Worry Others
China’s advances in quantum computing will give a new advantage to its armed forces, already the world’s third strongest, analysts...
Repression, Exile, and a Nobel Prize: 2021 Was a Tough Year for Russian Media
Russian journalism experienced extreme highs and lows in 2021. On the plus side, a Nobel Peace Prize for newspaper editor...
Conservative Revolt Over COVID-19 Rules Deals Stinging Blow to British PM
Almost 100 Conservative lawmakers voted Tuesday against new coronavirus restrictions, dealing a major blow to British Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s...
UK to Lift COVID Travel Ban on 11 African Countries
Britain will end a ban on visitors from 11 African countries aimed at combatting COVID-19, the government said Tuesday, despite an alarming spread of the omicron variant of the coronavirus. After...
Nations Urged to Enhance Support for People Fleeing Conflict, Persecution and Violence
The United Nations’ top refugee official is urging nations to strengthen their support for people fleeing conflict, persecution, and violence and to...
Russia Threatens to Deploy Tactical Nuclear Weapons
A top Russian diplomat has warned that Moscow will respond “militarily” and deploy tactical nuclear weapons, if NATO does not...
Belarus Opposition Leader, Other Activists Given Harsh Prison Sentences
A Belarusian court has delivered verdicts and harsh sentences to a group of bloggers, opposition activists, and the husband of...
Afghan Musicians Look to Recreate Famed School in Portugal
Students and faculty members from the Afghanistan National Institute of Music arrived with their families Monday in Portugal, where they...
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