New Zealand Leaders Reconsider Arming Police In The Wake Of George Floyd's Killing
Protests over the killing of George Floyd have spread to New Zealand and have prompted local leaders to shift away from arming the police.
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Tokyo Olympics Organizers Aim To 'Simplify' Games
Japanese organizing officials said Wednesday that they want to "streamline" the games, which may include seeking to reduce the total number of participants. They haven't provided specific details.
Why Forecasters Can't Make Up Their Mind About Africa And The Coronavirus
Will the continent see a disastrous wave of cases? Or will it be spared the brunt of the pandemic? Different researchers have different theories.
Prosecutors In Sweden Finally Close Case On 1986 Assassination Of Olof Palme
Chief prosecutor Krister Petersson identified a now-deceased graphic designer, Stig Engström, as the the Swedish prime minister's assassin. Engström has long been a person of interest.
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro Faces Backlash After Withholding COVID-19 Data
With the coronavirus surging in Brazil, President Jair Bolsonaro attempted, unsuccessfully, to suppress information about the spread of COVID-19.
Vatican Museums Reopen To Smaller Crowds Amid Pandemic
Imagine taking in the splendor of the Sistine Chapel without packs of tourists. That experience can be had now for those who set aside COVID-19 fears to visit the reopened Vatican Museums.
How A U.S. Police Killing Triggered The Toppling Of Statues In U.K. And Belgium
The widespread protests sparked by George Floyd's killing are reverberating in Europe, leading to the removal of two statues in the United Kingdom and one in Belgium tied to racist, colonial legacies.
U.N. Chief: Security Council Gridlock Blocks Effective Coronavirus Response
The coronavirus pandemic has brought the world to its knees, says U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres. He says the global body requires more enforcement mechanisms and more "appetite to bite."
North Korea Says It Will Sever Contact With South Korea And Will Treat It As 'Enemy'
The move is the latest sign of deterioration in relations between North and South Korea. On Tuesday, North Korean officials did not answer a routine daily call from the South.
Dark Basin: Global Hack-For-Hire Organization That Targeted Thousands Over The Years
Federal prosecutors made public Tuesday they are looking into a global hack for hire operation that has targeted thousands of advocacy groups, journalists and government officials.