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April 23, 2021

US worried hundreds of federally funded scientists could be compromised by China

U.S. officials on Thursday shared concerns that China may have compromised hundreds of federally funded scientists dispersed at institutions across the country.

February 21, 2021

Burma protest against military coup leaves at least 2 dead, dozens injured

At least two people were killed and dozens more injured in Burma on Saturday during protests against a Feb. 1 military coup that led to the detainment of Aung San Suu Kyi, the country's de facto leader. 

January 8, 2021

UK-bound travelers must show negative COVID-19 test at border

U.K. will now require all travelers to show proof of negative COVID-19 test to curb the spread of new coronavirus variant.

September 29, 2020

Amnesty International to stop work in India, cites government harassment and threats

Amnesty International announced Tuesday it would close its operations in India after its bank accounts were frozen and its executives were interrogated following the publication of two reports by the group that criticized the government's human rights record. 

September 24, 2020

UK announces new plan to help workers hit by pandemic

Under a furloughed worker program that expires next month, the government pays 80% of the wages of workers placed on leave.

March 27, 2020

Iranians voice fears as country's death toll exceeds 2,000

Iran is among the top four infected countries, where the death toll is now the fourth highest in the world after Italy, Spain, and China. Doctors and nurses in Iran are doing their best to handle the crisis, but say they are experiencing a medical shortage, running low on hospital beds, gloves, masks, and testing kits. The Iranian Ministry of Health is now publicly rejecting outside help, claiming the country does not need more medical resources. People we spoke with in Iran, many who wanted to remain unidentified, share their concerns, saying they are deeply concerned about how their country is handling the virus internally.

March 9, 2020

Sudan Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok survives harrowing assassination attempt

The Sudanese man tapped to head the country's transitional government following the overthrow of long-time President Omar al-Bashir said Monday that he survived an assassination attempt after his convoy was attacked in the capital city of Khartoum.

April 9, 2019

Netanyahu shows slight edge in bid for reelection, exit polls indicate

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had a slight edge in his bid for reelection on Tuesday ahead of challenger Benny Gantz, exit polls showed.

March 14, 2018

Australia considering fast-track visa program for white South African farmers

Australian Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton has announced he plans to examine ways to fast-track a visa program for white South African farmers.

March 8, 2018

Latvian legislation seeks to diminish ethnic Russians' cultural impact

The tiny Baltic nation of Latvia has proposed legislation to taper Russian influence within its borders.