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Japan Says US Travel Warning for Virus Won't Hurt Olympics
The Japanese government Tuesday was quick to deny a U.S. warning for Americans to avoid traveling to Japan would have an impact on Olympians wanting to compete in the postponed Tokyo Games.
Italy's Eurovision Song Winner Tests Negative for Drugs
Eurovision Song Contest organizers said Monday that the lead singer of Italian glam rock band Maneskin tested negative for drug use, putting to an end speculation that had tarnished the band's victory.
Police Raid 'Chemsex' Party in Thailand, 62 Men Arrested
Police in Thailand made a mass arrest of 62 men participating in a "chemsex" party at a sauna in defiance of COVID-19 restrictions.
Italy Eurovision Winners Return Home to Cheers, a Drug Test
The Italian glam rock band that won the Eurovision Song Contest returned home to the adulation of fans, congratulations from the government and so much speculation that the lead singer had snorted cocaine during the show that he vowed to take a drug test.
UK Says Vaccines Effective Against Indian Variant
British health officials expressed optimism that the coronavirus restrictions remaining in England can be lifted after a study found that the Pfizer and AstraZeneca vaccines offer protection against the variant first identified in India.
Berlin's Nightclubbers Sip their Drinks, Await Better Times
Battered by the pandemic, Berlin's legendary nightclubs are starting to reopen. Sort of.
With Tall Trump Tale, Macron Plays to France's Young Voters
True or false: When he was the U.S. president, Donald Trump called French leader Emmanuel Macron from the White House to wish him happy birthday, but got the day wrong.
Rock Band Maneskin Wins Eurovision Song Contest for Italy
A four-piece band of Italian rockers won the Eurovision Song Contest in the early hours of Sunday, giving one of the countries hit hardest in Europe by the coronavirus pandemic reason to cheer.
The Diana Interview: A Look at the Pivotal Moment in Time
The respected British broadcaster BBC is facing questions about its integrity following a scathing report on its explosive 1995 interview with Princess Diana.
Syrian Convicted of Killing Man, Injuring Another in Germany
A Syrian man was convicted of murder and sentenced to life in prison for stabbing two men in Germany, killing one and seriously injuring his partner in an attack last year that prosecutors said was motivated by anti-gay Islamic extremist beliefs.
Loss, Resilience and Activism: The Early Years of Canada's AIDS Epidemic
Many early depictions of HIV/AIDS focus on the experience of gay communities in the U.S. or UK. However, HIV/AIDS has deeply affected, and continues to affect, many different communities in Canada.
Report: BBC Reporter Used Deceit to Get 1995 Diana Interview
A BBC journalist used "deceitful behavior" to secure an explosive interview with Princess Diana in 1995, in a "serious breach" of the broadcaster's guidelines, an investigation found Thursday.
EU Takes Big Step Toward Relaxing Travel for Vaccinated
The European Union on Wednesday took a step toward relaxing tourism travel for visitors from outside the bloc, with EU ambassadors agreeing on measures to allow fully vaccinated visitors in.
Grand Day for the French: Cafe and Bistro Terraces Reopen
It's a grand day for the French. Cafe and restaurant terraces reopened Wednesday after a six-month coronavirus shutdown deprived residents of the essence of French life — sipping coffee and wine with friends.
Sweden's Ericsson Globe Gets a New Name: AVICII ARENA
Avicii's legacy will live on in Sweden — one of the country's popular arenas is being renamed AVICII ARENA.
Andrea Meza of Mexico Crowned 69th Miss Universe
Andrea Meza of Mexico has been crowned Miss Universe.
Vacation Redux: British Tourists Return to Portugal Beaches
British vacationers began arriving in large numbers in southern Portugal on Monday for the first time in more than a year, after governments in the two countries eased their COVID-19 pandemic travel restrictions.
Eurovision Song Contest Returns Despite Coronavirus Pandemic
After last year's Eurovision Song Contest was canceled amid the global COVID-19 pandemic, it is roaring back to life this year with coronavirus bubbles added to its heady mix of music and melodrama.
Joy for UK Pubs and Hugs Tempered by Rise in Virus Variant
Pubs and restaurants across much of the U.K. opened for indoor service for the first time since early January on Monday, even as the prime minister urged people to be cautious amid the spread of a more contagious COVID-19 variant.
Israel Strike in Gaza Destroys Building with AP, Other Media
An Israeli airstrike destroyed a high-rise building in Gaza City that housed offices of The Associated Press and other media outlets on Saturday.