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Greta Thunberg dances, sings ‘Never Gonna Give You Up’ during climate event

Greta Thunberg, the Swedish high school student seen by many as a leading ambassador in the fight against climate change, rocked out on stage to Rick Astley’s “Never Gonna Give You Up.”

Australian state could fire more than 40 police staff for refusing a Covid-19 vaccine

A total of 43 police staff in the Australian state of Victoria have been stood down from duty and could face being fired after they failed to comply with a Covid-19 vaccine mandate, Victoria Police said.

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North Korea fires 2 ballistic missiles into Sea of Japan, Tokyo says

Pyongyang on Tuesday fired off a couple of ballistic missiles into the Sea of Japan in its latest act of aggression in the region and just hours after the U.S. reaffirmed its offer to resume diplomacy on its weapons program.

Myanmar to release 5,600 prisoners held for anti-junta protests

Myanmar's junta has freed hundreds of political prisoners from Yangon's Insein prison, Reuters reported Tuesday, citing local media.

China drafts law to punish parents for children's bad behavior

Parents in China whose young children exhibit "very bad behavior" or commit crimes could face punishment under proposed new legislation.

Norwegian police say bow-and-arrow attacker likely used other 'stabbing weapons'

The man accused of using a bow and arrows to kill five people and injuring three others in an attack in Norway last week may have used additional “stabbing weapons,” police say.

Portuguese police seize 5 tons of cocaine worth $232 million from a yacht in the Atlantic Ocean

Portuguese police seized more than five metric tons of cocaine worth $232 million off a 79-foot yacht in the Atlantic Ocean in cooperation with Spanish, British and U.S. authorities. 

German media group fires BILD editor after damning press reports

The German media group Axel Springer said on Monday that it has fired the editor-in-chief of the BILD newspaper, Julian Reichelt, for failing to "to maintain a clear boundary between private and professional matters" and being "untruthful to the Executive Board."

Vaccines, masks? Japan puzzling over sudden virus success

Almost overnight, Japan has become a stunning, and somewhat mysterious, coronavirus success story.

Haiti abductions: US missionary group says Christians must 'overcome evil with good'

The missionary group whose members were abducted by a violent gang in Haiti over the weekend issued a call to prayer Monday asking that those being held hostage could “find the strength to demonstrate God’s love.”

Ally of Venezuela's Maduro appears in court on graft charges

A businessman who prosecutors say was a major conduit for corruption by Nicolás Maduro's inner circle appeared for the first time in Miami federal court Monday after a weekend extradition that has further strained relations between the U.S. and Venezuela's socialist government.

Czech lawmakers may strip hospitalized president of powers to end deadlock

Lawmakers in the Czech Republic are looking to strip President Miloš Zeman of his powers, after his hospitalization left the country in limbo.

China touts film about defeat of US Army as highest grossing ever, data suggests it will fall short

A Chinese film about the defeat of the U.S. Army is tracking to become one of the highest-grossing in the country's history, but reports show how keen the government is to see it take the top spot. 

Greta Thunberg 'rickrolls' climate concert with dance moves

The Swedish climate activist danced to Rick Astley's eighties hit "Never Gonna Give You Up" in front of a thrilled crowd.

A murder suspect who garnered sympathy in China has died after a week on the run

A murder suspect who garnered widespread sympathy from the Chinese public has died after more than a week on the run, triggering an outpouring of sadness and outrage on social media.

Russia is suspending its mission to NATO: Russian foreign minister

Russia’s foreign minister said Monday the country is suspending its mission to NATO.

Strike planned after US missionaries and children abducted in Haiti

U.S. officials are working with Haitian authorities to try to secure the release of 12 adults and five children with a U.S.-based missionary group who were abducted over the weekend by a gang notorious for killings, kidnappings and extortion.

Powerful gang behind kidnapping of US missionaries in Haiti, source says

One of Haiti's most powerful gangs is believed to be behind the kidnapping of 17 American and Canadian missionaries, a source in the Caribbean country's security forces told CNN Sunday.

China denies hypersonic missile test, says it was a spacecraft