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Lives Lost: South African HIV and Apartheid Activist
Clarence Mini's life was marked by battles against formidable foes. The South African doctor fought apartheid — receiving his medical training in exile — the government's denial of HIV/AIDS and rampant corruption.
Cyprus to Start Random Virus Testing at Its Airports
Random coronavirus tests will be carried out on a proportion of travelers arriving at Cyprus' airports as an added layer of protection against the virus' spread, government officials said Friday.
Calls for Romania's President to Reject Gender Studies Ban
Dozens of protesters gathered Thursday in Romania's capital to express their opposition to a law banning the teaching of gender studies in the country's schools and universities.
China's New Outbreak Wanes as US Calls for Answers on Virus
A new coronavirus outbreak in Beijing saw a decline in daily cases Thursday while the United States increased pressure on China's leaders to reveal what they know about the pandemic.
LGBT Activist Ends Meeting with Polish President in Protest
A gay rights activist in Poland said he ended a meeting with the country's conservative president without saying goodbye Wednesday after the politician defended recent remarks about an alleged LGBT "ideology" by citing his right to free speech.
'Hamilton,' 'Phantom' Will Be Off London Stages Until 2021
Some of London's biggest West End shows, including "Hamilton" and "The Phantom of the Opera," won't reopen until next year, producers announced, as arts bodies warned that Britain faces a "cultural catastrophe" because of the coronavirus pandemic.
A Drug Offers Hope Amid Spikes in Coronavirus Infections
As nations grapple with new outbreaks and spiking death tolls from the coronavirus, a commonly available drug appeared Tuesday to offer hope that the most seriously ill could have a better chance of survival.
Eiffel Tower to Reopen After Longest Closure Since WWII
Workers are preparing the Eiffel Tower for reopening next week, after the coronavirus pandemic led to the iconic Paris landmark's longest closure since World War II.
First Look: Sunshine and Espresso as Europe Reopens
Whether it's German tourists basking in Spain's sunshine or Parisians renewing their love affair with their city, Monday's border openings offered Europeans a taste of pre-coronavirus life.
Black Lives Matter Banner Removed at US Embassy in Seoul
A large Black Lives Matter banner was quietly removed from the U.S. Embassy building in South Korea's capital three days after it was raised there in solidarity with demonstrators protesting against racial inequality back home.
Europe's Borders Reopen But Long Road for Tourism to Recover
Borders opened up across Europe on Monday after three months of coronavirus closures that began chaotically in March. Many restrictions persist, it's unclear how keen Europeans will be to travel this summer and the continent is still closed to Americans.
EU Official Criticizes Polish Campaign Targeting LGBT People
A senior European Union official on Monday criticized a campaign by Polish authorities against the LGBT rights movement during a close presidential election campaign, saying is is wrong to target minorities for political gain.
"We've Missed It:" Long Lines Form Outside English Retailers
Long lines stretched along streets and snaked around blocks across England as shops selling fashion, toys and other nonessential items welcomed customers on Monday for the first time since the U.K. was put into lockdown in late March.
Polish President Calls LGBT 'Ideology' Worse than Communism
Polish President Andrzej Duda accused the LGBT rights movement of promoting a viewpoint more harmful than communism and said he agreed with another conservative politician who stated that "LGBT is not people, it's an ideology."
French Leader Rejects Racism But Colonial Statues To Remain
French President Emmanuel Macron has vowed Sunday to stand firm against racism but also praised police and insisted that France wouldn't take down statues of controversial, colonial-era figures.
China, Korea, Egypt Report Rise in Virus Cases as Curbs Ease
China reported its highest daily total of new coronavirus cases in two months on Sunday and infections in South Korea rose, showing how the disease can come back as curbs on business and travel are lifted.
Russia's Low Virus Death Toll Still Raises Questions in West
When Leonid Shlykov's father, Sergei, died in a Moscow hospital last month after 11 days on a ventilator, the death certificate listed the coronavirus as an underlying condition but not the actual cause of death.
Yankee Go Home: What Does Moving Troops Out of Germany Mean?
After more than a year of thinly-veiled threats to start pulling U.S. troops out of Germany unless Berlin increases its defense spending, President Donald Trump appears to be proceeding with a hardball approach.
Europe Reopens Many Borders but not to Americans, Asians
Europe is taking a big step toward a new normality as many countries open borders to fellow Europeans after three months of coronavirus lockdowns — but even though Europeans love their summer vacations, it's not clear how many are ready to travel again.
Bolivian Schoolteacher Gives Virtual Classes as Superhero
Sometimes, Jorge Manolo Villarroel is Spiderman. Sometimes, he's the Flash, or the Green Lantern.