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IOC President Says Canceling Olympics Wasn't an Option, Group 'Never Abandons the Athletes'
"We can bring success to the delivery of the games," Japan's Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga told IOC officials.
Videos Capture Moments Dams Collapse After Heavy Rainfall
Authorities in northern China said more than 16,000 residents were affected by the incidents on Sunday, but no casualties were reported as floodwaters receded on Monday.
Turkey's Erdogan Asks Taliban to End 'Occupation' as Sides Discuss Control of Kabul Airport
Erdogan acknowledged the Taliban had some "discomforts" over Turkey's proposal for Hamid Karzai International Airport.
UK to Permanently Deploy Two Warships to Indo-Pacific: Defense Minister
Ben Wallace, currently on a two-day visit to Japan, confirmed the deployments of HMS Spey and HMS Tamar to Asia on Tuesday.
Nearly All 301 Crew Members Aboard South Korean Warship Infected With COVID
South Korea's prime minister apologized for "failing to carefully take care of the health" of the sailors aboard the country's navy warship Munmu the Great.
70 People Remain Missing in Belgium, Germany After Nearly 200 Killed in Flooding
"We will not abandon you," Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo said. "We will do everything possible to support you."
India's COVID Deaths Could Be 10 Times Higher Than Country's Official Toll: Report
An expert report estimated the actual number of Covid deaths in India could be, "an order of magnitude greater than the official count."
Aircraft Makes Emergency Landing After Passenger Dies Mid-Flight
The flight from Manchester to Malaga was diverted by the captain in order to allow further assistance, but medical professionals were unable to save the man.
As Iran-U.S. Nuclear Talks Loom, Ebrahim Raisi Faces Protests, Economic Strife
Drought protests in Iran's Khuzestan province are emblematic of the economic turmoil and unrest facing the new president.
Who Is Patrick Vallance? UK Chief Scientific Adviser's Error Goes Viral
Vallance wrongly stated around 60 percent of U.K. COVID-19 hospitalizations were among fully vaccinated people, rather than those who were not vaccinated.
Russia Warns Pentagon That Hypersonic Missiles in Europe Could Lead to Conflict
The Russian Embassy in the U.S. reacted to a Pentagon statement saying Moscow's weapons were "potentially destabilizing."
Cat Unrecognizable After Vet Removes Fur so Matted It Was to Be Euthanized
The vet confirmed that the cat had "demolished" a bowl of food after the fur was removed and was now flourishing in her new home.
China Accuses CIA of Hacking Beijing for Over a Decade
A Chinese government spokesperson dismissed hacking allegations as a "political smear" on Tuesday.
Flooding at Aluminum Plant Causes It to Suddenly Explode in Dramatic Videos
Authorities in central China say the plant was evacuated after floodwaters breached the outer walls about two hours before the explosion on Tuesday.
Norway Women's Beach Handball Team Says Mandatory Bikini Rule is Too Cheeky
"Women should wear a bikini where the top should be a tight-fitting sports bra ... the bottom must not be more than ten centimeters on the sides," the federation states.
Israel Says Two Rockets Launched from Lebanon, Fires Back After Strikes in Syria
The IDF said that the "Iron Dome Air Defense System intercepted one rocket, while the second fell in an open area" and, shortly after, announced that "IDF Artillery struck in Lebanese territory."
Syria Accuses Israel of New Attack After China Promises Support
"China strongly supports Syria in safeguarding state sovereignty, territorial integrity and national dignity," Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said.
Cop Calls Backup for 'Drone' Following Her Only to Find Out It's Planet Jupiter
Reports say she attempted to "lose the drone" on her way to a shopping center. When she failed, she called Police Scotland's general complaints line for help.
Short Walk in Hot Weather Leaves French Bulldog Dead From Heatstroke and Brain Damage
"There [were] no warning signs at all," said Laura Kyle on the shocking death of her beloved pup.
Moroccan Journalist Allegedly Spied On by Government Convicted of Espionage, Sexual Assault
Moroccan investigative journalist, Omar Radi, was allegedly spied on by the government and convicted of espionage and sexual assault.
Colombia Announces Body Cameras, Uniform Changes for Police in Reform Effort
The Colombian president announced the formation of a new department that will focus on human rights and will report to the nation's police chief.
At Least 25 Killed in Baghdad Bombing, One of Deadliest Attacks Since January
Speaking on the condition of anonymity, Iraq's military said the explosion occurred in the Wahailat market in Sadr City, a day before the Eid al-Adha holiday