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North Korea tightening borders to build ‘wall of defense’ against COVID-19

Mon, 30 Nov 2020 01:20:57 GMT

North Korea has tightened its borders to build a “wall of defense” against the COVID-19 pandemic, state media said Sunday.

British hospitals could get first coronavirus vaccine doses next week

Sun, 29 Nov 2020 22:46:25 GMT

Britain said Sunday it has secured 2 million more doses of a promising coronavirus vaccine as it gears up to launch within days the country’s most ambitious inoculation program in decades.

British Airways investigating reports stewardess is offering sexual services between flights

Sun, 29 Nov 2020 20:15:44 GMT

British Airways is investigating reports that one of its Heathrow-based stewardesses is selling sex – and her undergarments – during and in between flights.

Singapore mother had COVID-19, gave birth to boy with antibodies

Sun, 29 Nov 2020 19:21:48 GMT

Cases of antibodies in infants have been studied in China, with most cases showing a rapid decline in antibody presence after birth.

Spanish police make huge drug haul after high-speed boat chase

Sun, 29 Nov 2020 19:11:31 GMT

Police in Spain seized two tons of drugs after a wild hours-long high speed chase in the Mediterranean Sea.

Iran plans ‘calculated’ response after nuclear scientist killed as newspaper calls for ...

Sun, 29 Nov 2020 16:43:28 GMT

Iran is plotting a “calculated and decisive” response to the recent killing of its top nuclear scientist, according to a top adviser to the country’s supreme leader, as the nation’s hardline newspaper published a piece calling for an attack with “heavy human casualties” against the Israeli city of Haifa.

Australian city has hottest November night on record as wildfires rage

Sun, 29 Nov 2020 13:24:51 GMT

Overnight temperatures in Australia’s biggest city were the hottest ever, with officials fearing that sweltering November heat could fuel dozens of existing wildfires.

Afghan officials say at least 34 killed in separate suicide bombings

Sun, 29 Nov 2020 13:08:58 GMT

At least 34 people were killed on Sunday in two separate suicide bombings in Afghanistan that targeted a military base and a provincial chief, officials said.

French protesters decry bill outlawing use of police images

Sun, 29 Nov 2020 02:26:58 GMT

Tens of thousands of critics of a proposed security law that would restrict the filming of police officers protested across France on Saturday.

Woman freed in Iran hostage swap originally arrested for dating Israeli: report

Sun, 29 Nov 2020 01:39:51 GMT

A British-Australian professor who spent 804 days in some of Iran’s most notorious jails was originally arrested for dating an Israeli, according to a report.

Ethiopia declares victory as military takes Tigray capital

Sat, 28 Nov 2020 21:53:52 GMT

Ethiopia’s military has gained “full control” of the capital of the defiant Tigray region, the army announced Saturday, and the prime minister said the taking of Mekele marked the “completion” of an offensive that started nearly four weeks ago.

European Union condemns killing of Iranian scientist as 'criminal act'

Sat, 28 Nov 2020 20:58:54 GMT

Other nations in the Middle East have accused Israel of involvement in the killing, with some saying that it will "fuel tensions" in the region.

More people died of suicide in Japan in one month than the entire coronavirus pandemic

Sat, 28 Nov 2020 19:24:01 GMT

Japan is struggling under a mental health crisis as the coronavirus pandemic rages on, with more people dying in one month from suicide than from COVID-19 all year long.

Pope elevates 13 new cardinals then puts them in their place

Sat, 28 Nov 2020 18:48:58 GMT

Pontiff warned the cardinals against abusing their positions and power for personal gain.

Toddler shot as Ontario police confront dad accused of kidnapping

Sat, 28 Nov 2020 17:27:08 GMT

A 1-year-old boy was killed on Thursday after Canada's Ontario Provincial Police opened fire on the vehicle his father was driving.

Ethiopian armed forces launch assault on rebel region, officials say

Sat, 28 Nov 2020 16:34:52 GMT

The three week-long conflict started following an attack by rebels on a military base.

Iran's supreme leader vows revenge over slain scientist

Sat, 28 Nov 2020 15:50:49 GMT

The accusations have stirred fears of retaliation and action between the U.S. and Iran.

Chinese doctors jailed for illegally harvesting organs of accident victims

Sat, 28 Nov 2020 15:33:49 GMT

The group of four doctors worked to procure organs in hospitals for over a year.

USS Nimitz ordered back to Persian Gulf after Iran's supreme leader threatens revenge over ...

Sat, 28 Nov 2020 14:57:55 GMT

Iran’s supreme leader on Saturday called for the “definitive punishment” of those behind the killing of a scientist linked to Tehran’s disbanded military nuclear program, a slaying the Islamic Republic has blamed on Israel.

Pompeo condemns 'wrongful' convictions of 'Citgo 6' in Venezuela

Sat, 28 Nov 2020 10:50:09 GMT

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Friday condemned what he called the “wrongful” convictions of six Citgo employees in Venezuela, describing the South American nation's justice system as a “kangaroo court.”