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Paramount Halts 'Mission: Impossible' Shoot Over New Virus
Paramount Pictures on Monday halted production on the seventh "Mission: Impossible" film due to the new virus, as Hollywood began to more drastically adapt to the growing global outbreak.
Italy Tries to Contain Virus as Isolated Towns Hunker Down
Police manned checkpoints around quarantined towns in Italy's north on Monday and residents stocked up on food as the country became the focal point of the outbreak in Europe and fears of its cross-border spread.
Auschwitz Museum Upset at Scene in Amazon Series 'Hunters'
The museum of the Nazi German Auschwitz death camp is objecting to a scene in a new Amazon TV series that shows a murderous game of human chess being played there, insisting that no such thing took place at the camp.
Virus Pushes Beyond Asia, Taking Aim at Europe and Middle East
The new virus took aim at a broadening swath of the globe Monday, with officials in Europe and the Middle East scrambling to limit the spread of an outbreak that showed signs of stabilizing at its Chinese epicenter but posed new threats far beyond.
Italy Tries to Contain Virus as Neighbors Fear Its Spread
Police manned checkpoints around quarantined towns in Italy's north on Monday as authorities sought to contain cases of COVID-19 virus that have made Italy the focal point of the outbreak in Europe and fears of its cross-border spread.
Colombians Grapple with A Big Problem: Wandering Hippos
An estimated 80 hippopotamuses, perhaps more, live in the area around the Rio Magdalena, Colombia's principal river, which runs through the center of the country.
UN Study: 1 of Every 3 Venezuelans is Facing Hunger
One of every three people in Venezuela is struggling to put enough food on the table to meet minimum nutrition requirements as the nation's severe economic contraction and political upheaval persists.
10,000 Mourn Victims of Racist Shooting Rampage in Germany
Around 10,000 protesters marched through the central German town of Hanau on Sunday to mourn the nine people who were killed by an immigrant-hating gunman four days ago.
Pope Cautions Against 'Unfair' Middle East Peace Plans
Pope Francis has cautioned against "unfair" solutions aimed at ending the conflict between Israelis and Palestinians.
Dozens Take Part in Underwear Run
Dozens of running enthusiasts wearing nothing but underwear and jogging shoes took part in a race along the Danube river in Belgrade on Saturday.
More Russian Weapons for Serbia Despite U.S. Sanction Threats
Serbia has received a sophisticated anti-aircraft system from Russia, despite possible U.S. sanctions against the Balkan state, which is formally seeking European Union membership.
Italy Cancels Venice Carnival in Bid to Halt Spread of Virus
Italian authorities stepped up measures to ban public gatherings, including stopping Venice's famed carnival events.
Brazilian Transgender Dancer Shatters Carnival Parade Taboo
When dancer Camila Prins entered Sao Paulo's Carnival parade grounds, a costume of feathers clinging to her sinuous body, she fulfilled a dream of feminine beauty nearly three decades old.
Man Charged after Prayer Leader Stabbed At London Mosque
A 29-year-old man appeared in court Saturday, charged with stabbing an official at one of London's biggest mosques during afternoon prayers.
Turkey Closes Borders with Iran over Coronavirus Concerns
Turkey's health minister said the border with Iran would be closed from Sunday due to the number of coronavirus cases in its eastern neighbor.
In Brazil, Fear of Spreading Police Protests During Carnival
The strike by military police demanding higher salaries in the state of Ceara is a headache for President Jair Bolsonaro, a staunch supporter of police forces who has pledged to curb violent crime.
At Trump's India Rally, Modi Bets on Bolstering His Image
A festive mood has enveloped Ahmedabad in India's northwestern state of Gujarat ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's meeting there on Monday with President Donald Trump, whom he's promised millions of adoring fans.
Germany Admits There's A Far-Right Problem, but What to Do?
The country's leaders are struggling to figure out how to counter a recent rise in right-wing hate, 75 years after the Nazis were driven from power.
Outpouring of Worldwide Support for Bullied Australian Boy
Devastated after again being targeted at school for his dwarfism, a sobbing Quaden Bayles repeatedly told his mother that he wanted to die. The 9-year-old Australian's deep distress went viral on social media.
Grief, Anger and Calls for Action after Shooting in Germany
On Wednesday, a 43-year-old German, Tobias Rathjen, shot to death nine people with immigrant backgrounds in a Frankfurt suburb before apparently killing his mother and himself.