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Harry, Meghan do Their Last Royal Job at Commonwealth Event

By Danica Kirka | Mar 9, 2020

Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, will make their final appearance as senior royals Monday when they appear with Queen Elizabeth II at the annual Commonwealth Service at Westminster Abbey.

UN Chief: Gender Inequality Biggest Human Rights Challenge

By Edith M. Lederer | Mar 9, 2020

Calling himself "a proud feminist," U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres lashed out at men who abuse power and declared that the fight for gender equality is "the biggest human rights challenge we face."

How Senior Care is Failing Australia's LGBTQ Population

Mar 9, 2020

Research has found that older lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI+) people fear discrimination, exclusion and isolation in Australia.

Royal Farewell: Harry, Meghan on Final Duty Before New Life

By Danica Kirka | Mar 8, 2020

It's definitely a farewell. But will it be fond?

Venezuela on Agenda for Trump's Meeting with Brazil's Leader

By Darlene Superville and Diane Jeantet | Mar 8, 2020

President Donald Trump would not commit Saturday to continue holding off on hitting Brazil with tariffs on imports of its aluminum and steel, saying "I don't make any promises."

Targets of Crackdown in China Fear Government's Reach in US

By Ben Fox and Christina Larson | Mar 8, 2020

The photo of his father was barely recognizable. The old man looked unusually pale and tired, and his customary beard was shaved off. The son who received the photo over WhatsApp was immediately suspicious.

Travel Chaos Erupts as Italy Quarantines North to Halt Virus

By Paolo Santalucia and Yuri Kageyama | Mar 8, 2020

Italy announced a sweeping quarantine early Sunday for its northern regions, igniting travel chaos as it restricted the movements of a quarter of its people in a bid to halt the new coronavirus' relentless march across Europe.

Argentina Announces First Coronavirus Death in Latin America

Mar 8, 2020

A 64-year-old man died in Argentina as a result of the new coronavirus, the first such death in Latin America, health authorities announced Saturday.

Gadgets for Tech Giants Made with Coerced Uighur Labor

By Dake Kang and Yanan Wang | Mar 7, 2020

Over the past four years, the Chinese government has detained more than a million people from the far west Xinjiang region, most of them Uighurs, in internment camps and prisons where they go through forced ideological and behavioral re-education.

US Cruise Ship in Limbo as Anti-Virus Controls Spread

By Joe McDonald | Mar 7, 2020

Officials in California are where to dock a cruise ship with 21 coronavirus cases aboard and four U.S. universities canceled in-person classes, as Western countries imitate China by imposing travel controls and shutting down public events.

WSJ: Saudis Arrest 2 Princes for Allegedly Plotting Coup

Mar 7, 2020

Saudi officials arrested two members of the royal family early Friday for allegedly plotting to oust King Salman and the son he has designated to succeed him, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the Wall Street Journal reported.

Salvadorans Who Fled to US to Escape Violence Returned to it

By Marcos Aleman and Claudia Torrens | Mar 6, 2020

As the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump steps up efforts to block asylum, the report reflect a bleak picture created in part by gang violence in El Salvador and struggling law enforcement agencies there, some experts say.

Putin: Russia Needs Constitutional Changes to Move Forward

Mar 6, 2020

President Vladimir Putin told leaders of the four parties in parliament that proposed constitutional amendments are necessary to ensure Russia moves forward.

Chinese Tech Company Selling Grindr for $608 Million

Mar 6, 2020

The Chinese tech company that currently owns Grindr is finally selling the gay dating app for $608 million.

James Bond Film Release Pushed Back 7 Months Due to Virus

By Lindsey Bahr | Mar 4, 2020

The release of the James Bond film "No Time To Die" has been pushed back several months because of global concerns about coronavirus.

Virus Halts Pilgrimages to Mecca, Friday Prayers in Iran

By Amir Vahdat and Jon Gambrell | Mar 4, 2020

The coronavirus outbreak disrupted Islamic worship in the Middle East as Saudi Arabia on Wednesday banned its citizens and other residents of the kingdom from performing the pilgrimage in Mecca, while Iran canceled Friday prayers in major cities.

Putin's New Amendments Revere God, Ban Same-Sex Marriages

By Vladimir Isachenkov | Mar 3, 2020

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday submitted a slew of new proposed amendments to the country's Constitution that include a mention of God and describe marriage as a heterosexual union.

Putin Boasts About New Russian Weapons, Calls Them Defensive

Mar 3, 2020

President Vladimir Putin says that Russia has developed unique offense weapons without the intention of starting a war with anyone but to maintain "strategic balance" and "strategic stability" in the world.

Virus Fuels Dread and Angst Even as China Sees Signs of Hope

By Hyung-jin Kim, Matt Sedensky | Mar 2, 2020

The number of new virus cases in China dropped to its lowest level in six weeks, while a grimmer reality set in elsewhere.

Virus Accelerates in Italy; US Urges Citizens to Avoid North

By Colleen Barry | Mar 2, 2020

Coronavirus infections in Italy rose 50% Sunday and the U.S. government issued its strongest travel warning yet, advising Americans against any travel to two regions in northern Italy that have been hard hit by the virus that first emerged in China.

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