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Barclays CEO Apologizes for Link to Jeffrey Epstein
"For sure, with hindsight with what we know now, I deeply regret having any relationship with Jeffrey," Jes Staley said.
Locust Swarms as Big as Cities are Causing a Crisis in Africa
One swarm recorded was 37 miles long and 25 miles wide.
Canada's First LGBTQ Gym to Close After Being Targeted by Far-Right Group
Queerflex gym in Edmonton, Alberta, was the victim of a doxxing campign by Patriot Pride Canada Wide in September.
U.S. Clash in Syria Was the Fault of Americans, Russian Military Claims
One person was killed in the altercation at a checkpoint in the northeastern city of Qamishli on Wednesday.
Indonesia's Most Active Volcano Erupts, Spewing Ash Over 6,500 Feet High
Mount Merapi erupted again early Thursday morning, causing volcanic material and ash rain to spew over several villages in its surrounding area.
China's Hubei Province Reports 14,840 New Coronavirus Cases, 242 New Deaths
New information from the Hubei province of China, where the recent outbreak of COVID-19 is alleged to have started, is claiming 14,840 new confirmed cases and 242 new deaths as a result of the virus.
Iran Does Not Care If Donald Trump Wins the 2020 Election or Not
"We are not naive," an Iranian official told Newsweek, expressing skepticism that even a Democratic victory over President Donald Trump would ease tensions between Washington and Tehran.
Russia Lashes Out as Turkey, U.S. and Israel All Clash with Syria Troops
As the Russian- and Iran-backed Syrian military restores government control over the country, its meeting resistance from opposing international forces.
Nearly Half of Central American Asylum Seekers Say Relatives Were Killed
"Many of our patients are desperately fleeing violence back home," said Sergio Martin, MSF's head of mission in Mexico.
Putin's Number One Critic Praises Bernie Sanders' New Hampshire Win
Activist Alexei Navalny is an outspoken critic of the Kremlin and has been exposing the corruption of top officials.
Yemenis Demand U.S. Arrest American Mercenaries Accused of War Crimes
Two victims of alleged UAE-directed military operations in Yemen have submitted evidence of alleged war crimes to the U.S., U.K. and Turkey.
Coronavirus Panic after Woman Coughs but She Was Only Drunk
Local reports say that the woman had been in Shanghai, and started coughing at a bar in the northern city of Valladolid.
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Ranked: The 20 Happiest Countries in the World
The U.S. is becoming increasingly unhappy, according to the latest edition of the annual World Happiness Report.
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Ranked: The World's Best Cities to Live In
Western European cities dominate Mercer's annual Quality of Living survey. The top U.S. city comes in at 34th.
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Geneva Auto Show 2019: Ridiculously Fast and Incredibly Expensive Supercars and Hypercars, in Pictures
The high-end performance cars on show in Geneva range from the hundreds of thousands of dollars to more than $18 million.
BTS 'With Seoul' and 'Goblin' Star Go Soo Jung Dead at 25
The South Korean actress, who starred in the music video for the BTS song, was reported to have died from a chronic illness.
Canadian Army Considering Shortening Skirts to Attract Female Enlistees
To increase female enrollment, the Canadian army is considering redesigning uniforms to shorten skirts and referring to medals as "bling."
Syria Warns of 'Terrorists' Using Nuclear Weapons as War Worsens at Home
Syria wants international support to help keep nuclear and radioactive materials out of the hands of non-state actors as violence grows in northwestern Idlib province.
Nearly Third of Women Who Fled Sexual Abuse to U.K. Abused Again: Study
Thirty-two of 106 women said they were raped or sexually abused in their country of origin, only to be abused again in Britain.
Iranian Official Tweets 'Space Suit' That Turns Out to Be Kids Costume
Twitter users noticed the similarity of the suit in the photograph to an outfit available from several online retailers.
Passengers Urge Trump to Help Cruise Ship Stranded Amid Coronavirus Fears
A Holland America Line cruise ship has been unable to dock for almost two weeks, despite having no reported cases of the virus.
Secret Casino Found in Russian Politician's Apartment During Raid
St. Petersburg politician Oleg Kalyadin said he had no knowledge of the casino equipment in his apartment.
Zookeeper Mauled to Death by Lions She Tended to in Their Enclosure
Swane van Wyk, 21, had been working at the Zwartkloof Private Game Reserve near the town of Bela-Bela.
Five Cities Vulnerable To Rising Seas, Including Miami and New York
Recent climate-change projections have put some new cities in the crosshairs
American Woman Recovering From Coronavirus Is 'Feeling Good'
Rebecca Frazier from Oregon was one of more than 130 people infected by 2019-nCoV on board the Diamond Princess, which has been quarantined in Yokahama, Japan.