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China Accuses U.S. of Abusing National Security Excuse for Latest Measures
On Monday, President Donald Trump ordered federal agencies to investigate the risks of using Chinese-made drones.
Despite Biden Win, Europeans Don't Want to Take U.S. Side vs. China, Russia
A new poll of 15,000 people across 11 nations found skepticism of the continent's close relationship with the U.S. after four tumultuous years of President Donald Trump.
10 Years After Arab Spring, Tunisia Faces Riots Over Faltering Economy
Tunisia has been mired in political and economic crises since its 2011 uprising, dubbed the "Jasmine Revolution."
Partygoers Tell Police They Were Unaware of Pandemic, Don't Watch the News
Hampshire Police in the U.K. said partygoers claimed they didn't know about the coronavirus pandemic.
Iranian Officials Demand Biden Lift Sanctions, Return to Nuclear Deal
"Whatever has happened under Trump's administration must go back to the pre-Trump era," a top Iranian official said.
Donald Trump Baby Blimp Acquired by Museum Days Before President Departs
The helium-filled balloon effigy depicting the president as an angry orange diaper-clad infant clutching a cellphone is set to form part of the Museum of London's protest collection.
#MeTooInceste: French Survivors of Incest Speak Out After Abuse Scandal
After a famed French political scientist was accused of sexually abusing his stepson, survivors of incest came forward with their experiences using the hashtag #MeTooInceste.
Russia Exploits U.S. Turmoil for Propaganda
Loyalists to President Vladimir Putin have used the storming of the Capitol and Republican conspiracy theories around the election to undermine American democracy.
Husband Kills Judge During Divorce Trial, Is Sentenced to Death
Wu Deren reportedly stabbed judge Hao Jian with a knife he brought to court in Heilongjiang Province, China. Dissatisfied with the divorce settlement and armed with a knife, Deren waited for Jian in the court hall before stabbing him in the chest.
Navalny Arrest Outrages U.S. Senators, Putin 'Hiding Scared in the Corner'
The pro-democracy campaigner was arrested in Moscow on his return from Germany, where he has spent months recovering from an apparent assassination attempt.
Alexei Navalny, Poisoned Putin Critic, Detained on Return to Russia
Navalny was detained upon arrival in Moscow, with authorities saying he'd violated his probation.
South Korea Urges Peace Talks As North Korea Shows New Weapon
"It was decided to pursue related measures so that there would be no gaps in efforts to advance the ROK-US relations and advance the peace process on the Korean Peninsula ahead of the launch of the new administration," South Korean officials said in a statement sent to Newsweek.
People of Color Still 50 percent More Likely to be Fined for COVID Breaches
Over 30000 fines were issued, with Black, Asian and minority ethnic people more likely to be fined.
Technical Error 'Saw 150,000 U.K. Police Records Wiped' From Databases
Up to a quarter of those arrested in a year could be allowed to go free because of lost records and it "presents huge dangers" for public safety, the Opposition Labour Party says.
After Months of Growth, U.K. Economy Shrinks as Lockdown Returns
The U.K. economy shrank by 2.6 percent in November as England was placed in lockdown for a second time, official figures show.
Joe Biden Taps China Coronavirus Disinformation Expert for NSC
Laura Rosenberger has warned that Beijing is spreading disinformation to try and dodge blame for the pandemic.
Grand Canyon Helicopter Crash Caused by 'Violent Gust of Wind'
The National Transportation Safety Board said in its final report that the pilot lost control due to tailwinds, potential downdrafts and turbulence.
Kim Jong Un's New Weapons at North Korea Parade Could Be Warning to Biden
The military parade featured what appeared to be a new submarine-launched ballistic missile, which if operational would make it more difficult for the U.S. to neutralize Pyongyang's nuclear arsenal.
Iraq Militia Defends Official Who Fought ISIS, Mistaken for Supporter by US
"It arouses dissaproval to classify as terrorists those who faced terrorism and made tremendous sacrifices and fought the fiercest battles on behalf of the world in order to defeat the most powerful dark and extremist force," the head of Popular Mobilization Forces said in a statement to Newsweek.
Joe Biden Warned That Taiwan Must Not 'Fall Prey' to China
Beijing is becoming increasingly belligerent, but like-minded countries could help ensure China's "heavy-handed" tactics do not work, Taiwan's foreign minister Joseph Wu said Wednesday.
Taiwan to Continue Front-line Role in Joe Biden's Strategy to Contain China
Taiwan can expect to play a similar role as Joe Biden ushers in his own Indo-Pacific strategy consistent with the views of top advisers such as Kurt Campbell, a Taipei analyst said.
True Scale of Homelessness on England's Streets Revealed by COVID Crisis
More than 33,000 people were taken off the streets and given a bed during COVID, a number almost eight times higher than the U.K. government had estimated.