Pro-Independence Parties Win A Majority In U.K. Elections
A majority win by Scotland's pro-independence parties energizes the push for a referendum on leaving the U.K.
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Deadly Protests Against Economic Inequality And Police Brutality Continue In Colombia
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks with Sergio Guzman, co-founder and Director of the Colombia Risk Analysis political consultancy, about protests in Colombia.
Indian Premier League Suspends Cricket Tournament Amid COVID-19 Crisis
Cricket matches continued in India amid the world's biggest COVID-19 wave. Some called it unethical, while fans say it kept them sane. But now some players have tested positive.
China Says Most Rocket Debris Burned Up During Reentry
China's official Xinhua News Agency said the rocket's reentry occurred at 7:24 p.m. local time Saturday above the Maldives in the Indian Ocean.
U.K. Elections: Conservatives Make Gains; Pro-Independence Parties Win In Scotland
Voters in Scotland gave a majority to parties supporting a push for independence from the U.K. Meanwhile, Boris Johnson's Conservatives won in local elections in England.
Bombing Near Kabul School Kills At Least 30, Many Of Them Girls
Many of the victims were young students. No group has claimed responsibility. The U.S. and NATO are in the process of removing all troops from the country, raising fears of increased attacks.
India Sees Deadliest Day Of Pandemic With COVID-19 Deaths Topping 4,000
As bad as the reported numbers are, the actual toll is likely much worse. India's relentless virus surge is leading to deadly shortages of hospital beds, medical oxygen and drugs.
Ramping Up Its COVID Response, EU Will Buy Up To 1.8B Doses Of Pfizer Vaccine
The agreement provides a significant boost to the European Union's goal of getting 70% of adults vaccinated. Currently, around a quarter of the bloc's population is vaccinated.
Conflict Between Israelis and Palestinians Continue In Jerusalem
Clashes between Israelis and Palestinians escalated Friday night in Jerusalem. The latest battle erupted at the Al-Aqsa mosque, one of Islam's holiest sites.
India May Be Undercounting Its Massive COVID-19 Infection Numbers
India's daily coronavirus infection rates have topped 400,000. But official numbers are considered to be an undercount as the country's heath care system struggles to test and treat patients.