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China Media Says World Leaders 'Jumped the Gun' Congratulating Biden
The China Daily newspaper said the speed of congratulatory phone calls showed that the world has tired of the Trump administration.
How Much Patience Do the Conservatives Have Left With Boris Johnson?
A number of Conservative MPs have lashed out at new COVID measures that see 99% of England under tough restrictions.
Iran's Rouhani Declares End of 'Trumpism'
Iranian officials have been celebrating Trump's electoral defeat, but the president's lame duck period could bring more American action against Tehran.
Amazon Black Friday Strike in Germany as Amnesty Urges Workers to Unionize
The strike involves an estimated 2,500 people, the Verdi union said, and is set to last until Saturday, affecting six Amazon distribution facilities across the country.
'Loser' Projected Onto Trump's Golf Course to Soundtrack of 'YMCA'
The activist group Led by Donkeys lit up the lawns in front of Trump Turnberry in Ayrshire, Scotland.
How Dead Mink Are Rising From the Grave, Explained by Science
Concerns have been raised over the risk of contamination in Denmark because the culled mink are buried near drinking water reserves.
Woman Has Heart Attack After Being Spat on by Man Refusing to Wear Mask
The woman is said to be in a stable condition following the incident at Empire Coffee in Nelson, British Columbia.
Police Officer Sacked After Buying $13 of Krispy Kremes for 9 Cents
PC Simon Read claimed it was an "honest mistake".
'Do Not Fear Death': China's Xi Orders Soldiers to Train Harder to Win Wars
In an address to the Central Military Commission, which he chairs, Xi Jinping told his troops to focus on preparing for war.
China Warns U.S. As Taiwan Makes Overtures to Biden Cabinet
Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen has met both Antony Blinken and Jake Sullivan in person, with the foreign policy veterans set to become Joe Biden's secretary of state and national security adviser.
Mink Rise From the Dead in Denmark
An order had been given to cull 17 million mink in the country.
100 Whales Die in Mass Stranding
Upon the arrival of officials, 26 of the whales were still alive but had to be euthanized.
Former Hospital Worker Charged With Dozens of Child Sexual Offenses
The 84 charges include rape, attempted rape, sexual assault of a child under 13 and indecent assault on a male.
'Don't Underestimate Us': Taiwan Official Warns China Over Wanted List
China's creation of a pro-independence watch list would only cause further "dislike" of Beijing on the democratic island, Kaohsiung Mayor Chen Chi-mai said Thursday.
MBS Is Benefiting From Trump 'Silence:' Sister of Jailed Saudi Activist
Loujain al-Hathloul has been held without trial for more than 900 days and on Wednesday her case was transferred to the Specialized Criminal Court used to try terrorist offenses and silence dissidents.
Nearly 99 Percent of England to Enter Tough Restrictions at End of Lockdown
It comes after 696 COVID deaths were recorded on Wednesday, the highest U.K. daily total since May 5.
Palestinians Hope for Better US Ties, Tougher Stance on Israel Under Biden
"For our region to live in peace and security, it's imperative to achieve independence, freedom, justice, and dignity for all," the Palestine Liberation Organization's Negotiations Affairs Department told Newsweek in a statement.
Mexican Leader Who Says Fraud Cost Him 2006 Win Won't Congratulate Biden
"We do not agree with offering congratulations in advance," Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said on Wednesday.
Belarus' President-in-Exile Urges Joe Biden to Help Oust Lukashenko
Svetlana Tikhanovskaya told Newsweek she hopes the president-elect "will fulfill his promises" to target the strongman leader Alexander Lukashenko.
Netflix Faces Boycott in India Over Muslim Boy Kissing Hindu Girl by Temple
The controversy centres on British-made series, "A Suitable Boy," which follows the story of university student, Lata, in her search for a husband in North India in 1951.
Pay Freeze 'Another Blow' for U.K. Staff Risking Health on COVID Frontline
"The doorstep claps are now long forgotten and the monumental efforts made by workers during this pandemic appear to have been disregarded."
As China War Threat Continues, Trump EPA Head Cancels Taiwan Trip
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency head Andrew Wheeler was scheduled to visit Taiwan for three days in December in what would have been the fourth high-profile trip to the island since August.