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Chinese Science Academy Lists Wuhan Lab as Outstanding Prize Candidate for COVID-19 Research
U.S. officials have suggested that there may be evidence that the virus accidentally leaked from the Chinese lab.
Thousands Protest Against 'Genocidal' Bolsonaro as Brazil's COVID Death Toll Passes 500K
Brazil has reached the second-highest number of reported COVID-19 deaths, second only to the United States.
Biden Seeks Nuclear Deal With Iran's 'Regime of Brutal Hangmen,' Israeli PM Says
Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett warned the United States to "wake up" and not to embrace Ebrahim Raisi, Iran's new ultraconservative president-elect.
Top Iranian Nuclear Negotiator Says Path to Agreement 'Completely Clear,' Urges Quick Decision
"The time has come for the other sides to make decisions," said Abbas Araqchi on Sunday.
Iran Election Nuclear Deal Still Up to Supreme Leader, Says Jake Sullivan
"He was the same person before this election as he is after the election," said the White House national security adviser of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, following Ebrahim Raisi's victory in Iran's presidential election.
Indian Sprinter Milkha Singh, Known as 'The Flying Sikh,' Dies From COVID
He died one month after his wife, a former volleyball captain, also died from COVID.
U.S. Woman Who Texted 'I Hope I'm Not Being Abducted' Found Dead in Russia
The U.S. embassy in Moscow confirmed Catherine Serou's death and said it's monitoring the investigation by local police
Body of Ex-U.S. Marine in Russia Found after Messaging Mom 'I Hope I'm Not Being Abducted'
Catherine Serou, 34, had gone missing on Tuesday after getting into an unidentified car in Nizhny Novgorod where she was a university student.
Ebrahim Raisi, Hard-line Judge, Wins Iran Presidency Amid Record-Low Turnout
A panel under Iran's supreme leader's watch disqualified several of Raisi's moderate challengers ahead of the election.
Museum Removes 'Uglier & Uglier' Exhibit That Ranked Women's Looks
Shanghai's OCAT gallery is under scrutiny after an exhibit was put on display that ranked women from most to least attractive. The artist has been under fire for projects like this in the past.
'Wildfire of Terrorism' Marching Across Africa, top US General Says, Citing Deadly Attacks
"I am concerned about the security situation across a band of Africa," U.S. Gen. Stephen J. Townsend said, specifically mentioning the threat lies in the western Sahel region stretching to the eastern Horn of Africa.
Uganda Bans Public and Private Transportation Amid Spike in COVID Cases, Array of Variants
All public and private transportation will be prohibited in Uganda as the nation grapples with COVID-19 and variant outbreaks. The only exceptions to the rule are vehicles transporting cargo, the sick and essential workers.
'Explosion' in Need for Humanitarian Aid Will Get Worse in Next Few Years, UN Chief Says
"If the world wants to see less humanitarian suffering, you have to deal with the causes of that suffering," Mark Lowcock said.
Palestinians Call Off Deal to Get 1M Vaccines From Israel Hours After News of Agreement
Palestinian officials were criticized after the deal was announced, with many accusing them of accepting vaccines that might not be effective.
Some Iranians Describe Voting as 'Useless' Amid Apathy Over Presidential Election
Fewer Iranians turned up to vote this year, fearing that it is 'useless' to vote when other politicians put a stop to any progress. Others find candidates untrustworthy and unable to keep their promises.
'Dear Intern': People Share Biggest Career Mistakes in Response to HBO Max Test Email
"At least you didn't erase the entire Community Access TV station's chyron graphics archive on accident."
China Says Kim Jong Un's Concerns With U.S. 'Should Be Valued' by Biden
"We hope the DPRK and the U.S. can meet each other halfway, earnestly accommodate each other's legitimate concerns on the basis of mutual respect and promote the political settlement of the Peninsula issue," Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian said.
Video of Police Officer Kneeling on Black Teenager in Canada Prompts Calls for Investigation
"The images circulating are worrying. This investigation should shed light on the entire intervention," the Montreal mayor said.
Brazil Hurtles Toward 500K Official COVID Deaths as Debate Rages Over Real Toll Numbers
Brazil's Senate is publicly investigating how the country reached what is currently the second-highest COVID death toll in the world, probing as to why Bolsonaro's far-right government did not seize on opportunities to buy vaccines while relentlessly pushing the malaria drug hydroxychloroquine.
Bernie Sanders Urges Cooperation Over Confrontation With China
The Vermont senator said Washington should cooperate with Beijing on issues such as climate change, pandemics, nuclear proliferation and economic inequality.
Bright Orange Snake Spotted Slithering Under Train Seats
Describing the incident as "the sequel to Snakes on a Plane that nobody asked for," the train company said police were called to help locate and remove the reptile.
Mexico Walmart not Allowing Grocery Baggers Over 60 to Return to Work
Walmart de Mexico said Mexico City's ban on plastic bags and the pandemic meant customers no longer want other people touching their groceries.