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Conservatives in Germany Call for Vaccine Mandates, Lockdowns of Unvaccinated
"It is politically no longer justifiable that entire industries…are faced with great existential fears, while others...take the freedom not to vaccinate," said one official.
China State Media Warns of 'Resorting to Military Means' Over Taiwan After Lithuania Tiff
China condemned Lithuania for opening a representative office for Taiwan and warned that it would take swift actions if other nations do the same.
VIDEO: Chilling Out: Polar Bears Delight At Huge Frozen Salmon Birthday Cake
Finja celebrates turning two in Vienna's Schönbrunn Zoo with a tasty treat.
Peng Shuai: China Still Facing Backlash After Missing Tennis Star Shown in Photos, Videos
Peng has not been seen or heard from in public since she wrote a blog post on November 2 in which she accused former Chinese vice premier Zhang Gaoli of sexual assault.
Suspected Neo-Nazi's Astonishing Weapons Arsenal Seized By Anti Terror Cops
Machine guns, sniper rifles, WW II Nazi propaganda, pipe bombs and more than a ton of ammo were confiscated in Austrian raid.
2 Weeks After Joe Biden Lifted COVID Travel Ban, WHO Warns of New Europe Outbreaks
WHO's Europe director, Dr. Hans Kluge, said the continent could record 500,000 COVID-19 deaths by March if tougher action isn't taken.
VIDEO: New Dinosaur Discovered Buried Under Ice
Long-necked, plant-eating ancestor of the brontosaurus walked the earth more than 2 million years ago.
Shameless Scammers Fleeced Wealthy Seniors They Were Supposed To Be Caring For
Pair targeted victims with no family; one victim lost her home, her investments and cash.
Giant Prehistoric Shark Teeth From 60-Foot Ocean Monster Unearthed in Desert
A single tooth from this fearsome megalodon predator is bigger than a man's hand.
10 Historical Questions That Can Get You Arrested in China
Telephone and online hotlines allow citizens to report others who talk about these 10 "rumours."
Internet Backs Mom After Mother-in-Law, Husband Veto Her Favorite Baby Name
The woman revealed her top choice was Raphael, and had considered Rafferty, so her son could still have the nickname Rafe or Raffi.
Iraq Resistance Warns It's Ready to Expel U.S. by Force at End of Year
The Iraqi Resistance Coordination Commission said it "did not believe in the seriousness of the occupation and its commitment" to withdrawing combat troops.
Biden Administration and Others Seeking Answers on Peng Shuai Disappearance
The White House is seeking "independent, verifiable proof" on her location, said press secretary Jen Psaki.
Firefighters Praised for Saving, Resuscitating Cat With Special Equipment After House Fire
"We were delighted to hand back one of the nine lives to the cat and ultimately that was made possible thanks to the kit donated by the RSPCA," officials said.
Protests Against COVID Restrictions Erupt in Netherlands, Police Car Set on Fire
"The virus is everywhere and needs to be combated everywhere," Prime Minister Mark Rutte said before imposing COIVD-19 restrictions.
Brazilian Amazon Lost Over 5000 Square Miles of Forest the Past 12 Months, a 15-Year High
It had been more than a decade since Brazil recorded over 10,000 square kilometers (3,861.022 square miles) of deforestation in the Amazon in a year.
28,000 Afghans Have Applied for U.S. Entry, Creating Backlog and Frustrating Families
Only about 100 applications have been approved so far since July. The program has hired 44 additional staff to help move things along for Afghan families.
Russia Says West Created Migrant Crisis at Belarus-Poland Border Through Middle East Wars
"As if the collective West had no role to play in this, and everything was done by other people who are not connected with 'their' countries," Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said.
Video of Groom's Uncomfortable Reaction to Bride's Teary Hug With Ex Viewed 5M Times
"If [she's] crying when she sees her ex at her wedding [then] maybe she married the wrong person," one commenter said.
German State Closes Christmas Markets, Hospitals Consider Rationing Care As COVID Spikes
"All of Germany is one big outbreak," said the head of Germany's disease control agency.
Kremlin Slams U.S. Bid Not to Recognize 'Autocrat' Vladimir Putin as President after 2024
Reps. Steve Cohen and Joe Wilson introduced a resolution calling on Congress not to recognize Putin if he stays in power past May 7, 2024.
At Odds with U.S., Islamic Republics Iran and Pakistan Forge New Ties
"Iran and Pakistan have many common goals in the region and the Islamic world, from peace and stability in the region, including Afghanistan," Iran embassy in Pakistan spokesperson Hamaneh Karimi-Kia told Newsweek.