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China Believes Its 'Time Has Come' to Return to Power, Singapore PM Says
Lee Hsien Loong said he doesn't believe conflict over Taiwan is imminent, but the risk of a "mishap" remains.
Dubious Peng Shuai Letter Sparks Fears About Chinese Tennis Star's Safety
Steve Simon, head of the Women's Tennis Association, said the email had left him more concerned about the wellbeing of the 35-year-old player.
Huge Herd of Over 100 Giraffes Filmed in Amazing Encounter
Exaud Marandu of Utopia Safaris said it is only the second time in 20 years he has seen such a large collection of one of Africa's iconic animals.
Two Americans Gunned Down Outside District Attorney's Office in Mexico
The victims, aged 31 and 61, were attacked in the border city of Ciudad Juárez.
How Far Is Alpha Centauri From Earth? Astronomers Hunting Habitable Worlds in Star System
Scientists want to know if life exists in what are known as the Goldilocks zones around the sun's stellar neighbors. How long would getting there take?
'We Win When We Go Down': Jim Jones Commits the Largest Mass Murder-Suicide in History
The Ryan visit has gone badly wrong for Jim Jones, who starts a sequence of events culminating in the largest-ever mass murder-suicide. This is the final day in Jonestown.
What Time Is the November 2021 Blood Moon? Lunar Eclipse to Make Beaver Moon Appear Red
November's full moon will appear red during its almost total eclipse for the same reason the sky is blue.
China Coast Guard Ships Fire Water Cannons at Philippine Vessels
Manila called the Chinese actions "illegal" and reminded Beijing of the U.S.'s backing on South China Sea disputes.
U.S. Deputy SOS Left Alone After Japan, South Korea Refuse to Share Stage With Each Other
DSOS Wendy Sherman said there were "some bilateral differences" between the two Asian allies "that are continuing to be resolved unrelated to today's meeting."
Viral Video Shows Man Jumping Over 5 Cars on Pogo Stick, Setting New World Record
"To practice, I set up pogo sticks figuring out the width of a car. Training for this record was way harder than actually doing it," said Tyler Phillips.
Thousands Turn Pro-Democracy Celebration Into Protests Against Coming COVID Restrictions
Many in the Czech Republic and Slovakia refused to adhere to COVID guidelines at the events commemorating the 1989 Velvet Revolution.
Human Embryo the Size of a Poppy Seed Offers Rare Glimpse Into Early Development
The embryo was in its third week after fertilization, a time period that practical and ethical concerns have made tricky to scrutinize in the past.
Taliban Says U.S. Sanctions, Frozen Assets Harming Afghans Amid Worsening Poverty
"American sanctions have not only played havoc with trade and business, but also with humanitarian assistance," Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi wrote.
Hackers With Links to Iran's Government Targeting U.S. With Ransomware Attacks
Though ransomware attacks have become a widely known issue, most of the major attacks have been connected to Russian hacker groups rather than Iranian hackers.
U.S., Japan Agree to Resolve Trump-Era Tariffs, Discuss 'Unfair Practices' in Trade
A partnership was announced earlier this week that will work on a "Japan-U.S. common global agenda" for trade and cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region.
2 Bodies Found Decade After Mine Explosion Killed 29, 'Too Dangerous' to Retrieve Them
Methane levels where the bodies were discovered are still high. Police are unable to retrieve the remains because the mine is not safe to enter.
U.K. Bombing Suspect 'Committed Christian,' Police Say He Acted Alone, Planned for Months
Emad Al Swealmeen had been making "relevant purchases" for an explosive device since at least April, police said.
COVID Lockdowns Saw Global Increase in Helpline Calls About Loneliness, Suicide: Report
Researchers determined that the number of calls was highest at six weeks into the pandemic in 2020, and 35 percent higher than the same period in the year prior.
New Delhi Considers Lockdown, But Not for COVID, as Smog Chokes City of 20 Million
Smog covered the Indian city of New Delhi where air particles were seven times higher than what the World Health Organization deemed as safe levels.
Bear Cub Plays in Snow for the First Time in Adorable Video
After being found in a yard of a home in May, Aina romped around with Sulo "The bearman" Karjalainen.
Radioactive Water From Fukushima Plant Would Have Small Environmental Impact: Operator
Japan planned to release treated radioactive water in the spring of 2023 after data simulation said there's little environmental impact. Experts aren't so sure.
Germany Weighs 5 Years in Prison for Forging COVID Test Results, Vaccine Documents
Germany is also mulling stricter rules for workplaces and giving employees the opportunity to work remotely when possible to curb infection rates.