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China Calls Russia's Talk of Possible Military Alliance 'Positive'
"There is no limit to China-Russia traditional friendship and no restricted area for expanding our cooperation," Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian said.
Iran Says 'Not Interested' in Debate After Biden Warns It 'Will Pay Price'
"We have repeatedly stated that Iran does not interfere in other countries' elections," Iranian mission to the United Nations spokesperson Alireza Miryousefi told Newsweek.
China to US, 'Stop Making China an Issue in the Election'
China, the nation at the center of the U.S. foreign policy debate ahead of a polarizing presidential election, wants simply to be left out of it.
Israel, Sudan Make Peace in Third Arab World Deal Overseen By Trump
Sudan has joined the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain in establishing diplomatic ties with Israel under deals overseen by President Donald Trump.
Baby Mistakenly Declared Dead and Sent to Morgue Found Alive 6 Hours Later
The infant, born on Wednesday morning in the city of Puebla, southeast of Mexico City, was more than 15 weeks premature and thought by medics to be dead at birth.
Marcus Rashford-Backed Cafes Paying for Free School Meals With Own Tip Jar
Cafes, pubs, and restaurants across England have flooded Twitter and Facebook offering meals to children in poverty.
COVID Cases Are Still Rising in These 80 Countries
Fifty countries, including the U.S., were reported to still be "near the peak of their infection curve," according to data compiled by Reuters.
Trump Is a 'Weak President,' Has Damaged the West: Former Russian Diplomat
Former Russian foreign minister Igor Ivanov said Trump has been unable to revive U.S.-Russian ties despite his warmth towards President Vladimir Putin.
Xi Says China Is Ready for War After Trump, Biden Take Hard Line on Beijing
In a barely-veiled swipe at the U.S., Xi said China would not be bullied by "any country and any army, no matter how powerful they used to be."
Trump's Harsh Sanctions on COVID-Stricken Iran Leave Diplomatic Wreckage
After years of 'maximum pressure', the political narrative in Iran is beginning to favor local hardliners, forecasted to win the presidency in June. Trump may have pre-emptively torpedoed American diplomacy for the next Administration.
Conservative Politician Blames Being Called 'Scum' for School Meals Vote
Former Cabinet minister Nicky Morgan was condemned for defending the decision not to extend free school meals for children in poverty.
Body of Mum Found Under Bridge Before Baby Son's Body Found at Home
Nicola Keane's body was found under a bridge after police responded to calls of a woman behaving erratically.
US-China Geopolitical Battle for Asia Shapes New Power Dynamic for Region
"The urgency with which Australia and I think India and Japan have committed themselves to strengthening the Quad is significant," Hervé Lemahieu told Newsweek, "and that's because the threat perception of China has been embraced."
EU Passes U.S In New COVID Cases Per Capita as Nations Prepare for 3rd Wave
As multiple European countries see an ongoing resurgence of COVID-19 cases, leaders have announced new restrictions in hopes of curbing further spread.
Dems Criticize Trump Admin for 'False Equivalences' Between Iran and Russia
"The truth is simple—only Russia has both the capability and intent to significantly disrupt our election," Senator Chris Murphy said.
Trump Says China is America's Biggest Adversary
Trump calls China a competitor and foe while reportedly paying the country $188,561 in taxes between 2013 and 2015, around the same time he allegedly paid little to no U.S. income tax.
Senate Committee Looking Into Tony Bobulinski After Biden Allegations
"We have reached out to several individuals named in recently revealed emails, including Tony Bobulinski," a spokesperson told Newsweek.
O'Brien Says China Tried to Hack Voters, China Says It 'Doesn't Interfere'
"China doesn't export ideology, interfere in other countries' domestic affairs, seek to alter others' systems, or intend to have ideological confrontation with the United States or any other country," Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian said.
9 Family Members Die After Eating Year-Old Homemade Noodles
The homemade delicacy was found to have contained a deadly toxin, traces of which were also discovered in the deceased.
Giant Inflatable Borat Floats Down the Thames in London
The mankini inflatable, which is 40-foot long and 21-foot high, is making the journey from Tower Bridge to the London Eye and back again.
Chinese Military Teases Hypersonic Missiles Amid Invasion Speculation
The People's Liberation Army shared a series of images of the DF-17 hypersonic weapons.
U.K. Agrees Further Cash Support For Workers Hit by Second COVID Lockdown
A new support package will help pubs and restaurants hit hardest by the UK's regional lockdown restrictions.