French protesters reject bill requiring vaccine passes July 24, 2021
Tens of thousands of people, including far-right activists and members of France's yellow vest movement, protested Saturday across the country against a bill requiring everyone to have a special virus pass to enter restaurants and mandating COVID-19 vaccinations for all health care workers.
Russia sends COVID-19 aid to Cuba: defense ministry July 24, 2021
Russia has sent a shipment of coronavirus-related humanitarian assistance to Cuba, including 1 million medical masks, the defense ministry said on Saturday, adding President Vladimir Putin had given instructions for the aid.
Afghan translator who worked for US Army reportedly beheaded by Taliban July 24, 2021
The Taliban reportedly beheaded an Afghan man who had worked as a translator for the U.S. Army.
Afghanistan ministry sets curfew in bid to curb Taliban attacks July 24, 2021
Afghan officials this week announced a curfew in most provinces while the government attempts to push back against Taliban attacks as the U.S. military withdrawal nears completion.
New Zealand suspends travel bubble with Australia over rising coronavirus cases July 23, 2021
New Zealand on Friday suspended its quarantine-free travel bubble with Australia for at least eight weeks due to a growing COVID-19 cluster in Sydney.
Jovenel Moïse funeral: Haiti president's hometown holds ceremony amid violence July 23, 2021
The body of slain Haitian President Jovenel Moïse was returned to his hometown Friday for a private funeral amid heavy security following violent protests and fears of political volatility in the Caribbean nation.
Blinken meets with Qatari leader, who pledges to help US in Afghanistan, Lebanon, and Yemen July 23, 2021
Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with the prime minister of Qatar Thursday to discuss regional crises in Afghanistan, Lebanon, and Yemen.
Woman plunges 164 feet to death in tragic bungee-jumping accident July 22, 2021
A Colombian bungee-jumper plummeted to her death this week after a communications mishap caused her to leap off a bridge without a fastened cord.
Iranian destroyer spotted by Danish navy in Baltic Sea July 22, 2021
The Danish military said Thursday it spotted an Iranian destroyer and a large support vessel sailing through the Baltic Sea, likely heading to Russia for a military parade in the coming days.
Man with COVID disguises himself as wife to board flight July 22, 2021
An Indonesian man with the coronavirus disguised himself as his virus-free wife to board a commercial flight in the country, according to officials who arrested him.
Norway mourns 77 dead a decade after extremist attack July 22, 2021
Commemorations have begun Thursday to mark 10 years since Norway’s worst-ever peacetime slaughter.
Children’s books on sheep lead to 5 arrests in Hong Kong under new security law: report July 22, 2021
Hong Kong’s new national security police unit on Thursday arrested five people accused of working on ‘seditious publications’ in the form of children’s books about sheep, a report said.
China ‘shocked’ over WHO plan for second phase of COVID origins study July 22, 2021
A top Chinese official on Thursday expressed his dismay at the World Health Organization’s plan for the second phase of its COVID-19 origins study.
Gen. Milley says Taliban appear to have 'strategic momentum' July 22, 2021
The Taliban appear to have “strategic momentum” in the fight for control of Afghanistan as they put increasing pressure on key cities, setting the stage for a decisive period in coming weeks as American forces complete their withdrawal, the top U.S. military officer said Wednesday.
Cuban exile leader says 1619 Project founder's praise for socialism is 'abusive of Cubans' and their history July 21, 2021
Orlando Gutierrez-Boronat, the leader of a Cuban exile group, is denouncing praise 1619 Project founder Nikole Hannah-Jones lent to the socialist country he left.
UK inspectors find book calling for gays to be executed in Islamic boarding school's library July 21, 2021
A Muslim boarding school in the United Kingdom failed a government inspection after a book calling for gay people to be killed was found in its library.