Buildup of Russian forces along Ukraine's border that has some talking of war
The war of words between NATO and Russia over Ukraine is reaching another highpoint — with Russian troops massing at the Ukrainian border.
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Northern Ireland collective wins the prestigious Turner Prize for art
A collective from Belfast won the U.K. prize for art. Prize organizers said the work tackles "urgent social and political issues affecting Northern Ireland with humor, seriousness and beauty."
Women's Tennis Association suspends tournaments in China over concern about Peng Shuai
WTA Chairman Steve Simon said he is "greatly concerned" about the risks players and staff would face after the treatment of tennis star Peng, who says she was sexually assaulted by a Chinese official.
The mystery of where omicron came from — and why it matters
How did this new strain of the novel coronavirus evolve? Researchers are investigating various possibilities. One leading theory involves ... just one person.
The omicron variant has been found in 24 countries
More should be known about the transmissibility and severity of the new variant in "days, not necessarily weeks," a senior World Health Organization scientist says.
What the AIDS crisis can teach us about the COVID pandemic response
This is the second World AIDS Day during the coronavirus pandemic. Public health officials are calling on world leaders to do more to address the inequities at the root of both crises.
WHO member states will work on a global agreement to deal with future pandemics
The coronavirus outbreak exposed flaws in the global health system but also showed a willingness among countries to work together, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the WHO's director-general, says.
African leaders condemn travel restrictions as omicron variant spreads globally
African nations are bristling at the restrictions imposed on them by rich countries — and say they are harmful to local economies and discriminate against countries in the region.
The U.N. predicts that 2021 global tourism losses will barely improve over last year
The recent emergence of the highly transmissible omicron variant presents another potential hurdle as the tourism industry prepares for the upcoming winter holiday season.
Greece will mandate the COVID-19 vaccine for anyone over 60, or make them pay fines
Anyone who refuses to get vaccinated will face monthly fines of 100 euros, or roughly $114. The monthly fine is substantial for retirees — the average pension is 730 euros a month.