Millions Flock To Hindu Festival Amid Coronavirus Spike
Hindu pilgrims are traveling to bathe in the Ganges River to wipe out their sins.
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Iranian Nuclear Site Sabotaged Amid Attempts To Revive Nuclear Deal
Are Israel and the U.S. working at cross purposes on countering Iran's nuclear program? That's the question after the sabotage at an Iranian nuclear site over the weekend.
Russia Again Masses Military Presence At Border With Ukraine
Russia is reinforcing its military forces on its border with Ukraine and some observers fear it could be the prelude to another Russian invasion of Ukrainian territory.
He Tried To Organize Workers In China's Gig Economy. Now He Faces 5 Years In Jail
The arrest of food delivery worker Chen Guojiang dealt a blow to nascent efforts to promote couriers' rights as they've gained broader public attention during the coronavirus pandemic.
Multilateralism Is Back In Fashion At The White House
The Biden administration has been rejoining international organizations, arguing that it is best to have a seat at the table to resolve global issues.
News Brief: Shooting Probe, Iran Nuclear Site, Russia-Ukraine Tensions
Police say an accidental discharge of a gun led to Daunte Wright's death. Iran says it will retaliate for sabotaged nuclear site. Russia builds up military forces on its border with Ukraine.
Japan's Vaccine Rollout Lags Other Developed Economies
With less than four months until the start of the Tokyo Olympics, some hesitancy and a slow approval process for imported shots are contributing to a sluggish rollout for COVID-19 vaccines in Japan.
Germany Is Expected To Centralize Its COVID-19 Response. Some Fear It May Be Too Late
The country's scattershot approach, with each of 16 states imposing different regulations, has come under mounting criticism as cases surpass 3 million and hospitals warn they're running out of beds.
The Country That Vaccinated 93% Of Adults In Under 2 Weeks
Just 12 days after Bhutan launched a nationwide vaccination campaign on March 27, health officials said 93% of eligible adults had received one dose of AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine.
Professor Discusses What Might Be To Come In Myanmar
A University of Washington professor who's written extensively about Myanmar's military is painting a grim picture of what's to come. She just left the country for what she fears may be the last time.