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Russia's Putin Says He Doesn't Want Life Rule but Could Outdo Stalin
Russia's president has said a proposal to grant him another term was possible, and it could allow him to stay in power until 2036.
Push to Keep Vladimir Putin President Until 2036 Dubbed 'Shameful'
Alexei Navalny has criticised the move by the Duma, which could mean Putin will stay in power until he is at least 83 years old.
Coronavirus Update, Map as Death Toll Hits 4,000, Flights Cancelations
The COVID-19 disease has claimed more than 4,000 lives so far and has now spread to every country in the European Union.
Doctor in Coronavirus-Stricken Italy: 'Every Ventilator Becomes Like Gold'
"We just try to make ourselves useful," Dr. Daniele Macchini wrote.
Pope Francis Urges Priests to Visit Coronavirus Victims
Earlier this month, the head of the Catholic church tested negative for coronavirus and he made the plea to his clergy during a livestreamed mass from within the Vatican.
Will Trump and MBS' Relationship Survive Oil Price War, Alleged Coup Plot?
Amid an oil price war with Russia and a brutal succession struggle at home, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is unsettling nerves in Washington. Will President Donald Trump keep standing by him?
Trump May Have Been 'Fleeced' in Taliban Peace Deal, Senator Says
Sen. Chris Murphy said the security guarantees offered by the Taliban "are so vague as to be effectively void."
Kim Jong Un Joins New Strike Drill, N. Korea Reveals 'Anti-Viral' Injection
North Korean supreme leader Kim Jong Un was equipped with binoculars but bare-faced amid mask-wearing troops conducting "another firepower strike drill of long-range artillery sub-units."
Italy Announces Restrictive Nationwide Coronavirus Lockdown Measures
The new decree, which will go into effect Tuesday local time, will require most individuals in Italy to refrain from traveling.
Iran Faces Crisis in Oil Crash Amid U.S. Sanctions, Coronavirus, Protests
Iran's oil exports were already limited by strict U.S. sanctions, now a massive price drop could add to the country's economic and political woes.
Can Catholics Eat Plant-Based 'Meat' During Lent?
Thanks to products like the Impossible Burger or Beyond Meat, the dietary restrictions that come with Lent have been turned on their head.
The Tokyo 2020 Olympic Flame Will Be Lit Without Any Spectators
This will be the first time the flame is lit without spectators since the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics.
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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.
What Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Did in Final Royal Appearances
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's farewell tour has included some show-stopping photo opportunities and predictable press negativity as they prepare to leave the royal family.
Chinese Company Donates Thousands of Masks to Coronavirus-Striken Italy
The Chinese consumer electronics company Xiaomi donated the masks as a token of gratitude for letting the electronics company settle in and feel "deeply integrated" after arriving in the European country two years before.
Explosions Interrupts Afghan President Inauguration Amid Post-Peace Unrest
Local Islamic State branch ISIS-Khorasan claimed responsibility for the suspected rocket attack, which did not shake Afghan President Ashraf Ghani.
Coronavirus Fears See Oil Prices Suffer Historic Collapse in Global Market
While the death toll has climbed to more than 3,800, around 88 countries have yet to report any cases of the virus, while at least 62,053 people globally have recovered from the injection.
Trump Avoids Insulting Vladimir Putin for Fear of 'Revenge': Fiona Hill
The former White House Russia adviser said the president avoids insulting leaders like Putin while treating allied leaders "as though they're business counterparts."
Mexico to Witness 'Day Without Women' As Thousands Expected to Strike
"We're in a state of war; we're in a humanitarian crisis," said María de la Luz Estrada, the coordinator of the National Citizen's Observatory of Femicide.
North Korea Claims No Coronavirus Cases Despite Soldier Death Reports
The NK Daily website said that 180 soldiers succumbed to the outbreak in January and February, but Pyongyang is yet to confirm a single case.
U.S. Has Increased Major Arms Exports by 23 Percent in Five Years: Watchdog
Just over half of all American arms exports went to the Middle East, some helping Saudi Arabia and the UAE continue their war in Yemen.
Michelle Obama, Lady Gaga and Others Mark International Women's Day
International Women's Day is celebrated each year on March 8 to acknowledge the achievements of women and push for further equality and representation.
Putin Targets U.S. Fracking With Oil Price War
"The Kremlin has decided to sacrifice OPEC+ to stop U.S. shale producers and punish the U.S. for messing with Nord Stream 2," Alexander Dynkin told Bloomberg.