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Historians: Sobibor Death Camp Photos May Feature Demjanjuk

By Kerstin Sopke and Geir Moulson | Jan 29, 2020

Historians have presented a collection of photos kept by the deputy commander of the Nazis' Sobibor death camp that they say appears to include images of John Demjanjuk, the retired Ohio auto worker who was tried in Germany.

'Confused and Angry': Brexit Unsettles EU Citizens in the UK

By Jill Lawless | Jan 29, 2020

Brexit is a huge economic and social experiment, and the U.K.'s European residents are among the guinea pigs.

Deaths Rise to 132 in China Outbreak as Foreigners Leave

Jan 29, 2020

Countries began evacuating their citizens Wednesday from the Chinese city hardest-hit by an outbreak of a new virus that has killed 132 people and infected more than 6,000 on the mainland and abroad.

Israel Headed for Clash with ICC over West Bank Settlements

By Josef Federmann | Jan 29, 2020

Emboldened by a supportive White House, Israel appears to be barreling toward a showdown with the international community over its half-century-old settlement enterprise in the West Bank.

Expert: HIV Meds Might Help Combat Coronavirus

By Kilian Melloy | Jan 28, 2020

An expert in SARS - Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome - says that HIV medicines might help combat the deadly new strain of coronavirus that has gripped China and sparked global fears of a pandemic.

Ricky Martin Finds Inspiration in Puerto Rico Protests

By Danica Coto | Jan 28, 2020

Ricky Martin's wide smile began to fade as the Puerto Rican superstar talked about his next album.

Prince Andrew Called Uncooperative in Jeffrey Epstein Probe

By Deepti Hajela | Jan 27, 2020

Britain's Prince Andrew has provided "zero cooperation" to the American investigators who want to interview him about his dealings with the late millionaire sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, a U.S. prosecutor said Monday.

Curtain Up: A 72-Hour Theater Adventure in London

By Matthew Wexler | Jan 27, 2020

Book a flight and "hop the pond" to London, which EDGE named as one of the must-visit destinations of 2020. Three full days will enable you to hit major sites around town and get an insider's look at the theatrical traditions dating back to Shakespeare.

China Outbreak Derails Global Tourism, Costing Billions

By Barbara Ortutay, Elaine Kurtenbach | Jan 27, 2020

With tens of millions of Chinese ordered to stay put and many others avoiding travel as a new virus spreads, tourism around the globe is taking a heavy hit during one of the biggest travel seasons in Asia, the Lunar New Year.

California Patient is 4th US Case of New Virus from China

Jan 26, 2020

Health officials in Los Angeles County have confirmed a fourth U.S. case of the new pneumonia-like virus from China.

Ringing in Brexit? Plans to Celebrate UK Exit Divide Country

By Jill Lawless | Jan 26, 2020

With Brexit just days away, Britons are fighting over the chimes of Big Ben. And the White Cliffs of Dover are a battleground.

General: US Committed to Syria Fight; Missions Up Against IS

By Lolita C. Baldor | Jan 26, 2020

U.S. troops at military outposts ín eastern Syria asked variations of the same question to their top commander Saturday: What is our future here? What are the goals we need to think about?

Sesame Street' Comforts Children Displaced by Syrian War

By Mark Kennedy | Jan 26, 2020

"Sesame Street" in the past year has tackled everything from foster care to substance abuse. Now its latest effort is trying to help children suffering as a result of the Syrian civil war.

Wuhan Bans Cars, Hong Kong Closes Schools as Virus Spreads

By Ken Moritsugu | Jan 25, 2020

The virus-hit Chinese city of Wuhan, already on lockdown, banned most vehicle use downtown and Hong Kong said it would close schools for two weeks.

'This Is Huge': Locust Swarms Destroy Crops in East Africa

By Ben Curtis, Josphat Kasire and Cara Anna | Jan 25, 2020

The hum of millions of locusts on the move is broken by the screams of farmers and the clanging of pots and pans. But their noise-making does little to stop the voracious insects from feasting on their crops in this rural community.

Bolivia Religious Debate: The Bible vs Andean Earth Deity

By Brady McCombs | Jan 25, 2020

Hoisting a large leather Bible above her head, Bolivia's new interim president delivered an emphatic message hours after Evo Morales fled under pressure.

Pentagon: 34 Troops Suffered Brain Injuries in Iran Strike

By Robert Burns | Jan 25, 2020

The Pentagon disclosed on Friday that 34 U.S. service members suffered traumatic brain injuries in Iran's missile strike this month on an Iraqi air base.

For Businesses, Virus in China Fans Fear and Uncertainty

By Paul Wiseman and Martha Mendoza | Jan 25, 2020

China's worst health crisis in years has sparked fear and uncertainty for businesses from North America to Asia that depend on trade in the affected region.

China Expands Lockdown Against Virus, Fast-Tracks Hospital

By Yanan Wang | Jan 25, 2020

China expanded its lockdown against the deadly new virus to an unprecedented 36 million people and rushed to build a prefabricated, 1,000-bed hospital for victims Friday as the outbreak cast a pall over Lunar New Year.

Chicago Woman Is 2nd US Patient with New Virus from China

By Lauran Neergaard | Jan 25, 2020

A Chicago woman has become the second U.S. patient diagnosed with the dangerous new virus from China, health officials announced Friday.

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