Russia backs off from unpopular COVID-19 restrictions
The Russian government on Friday chose to delay adopting unpopular legislation restricting access to public places for the unvaccinated, despite an COVID-19 infection surge and warnings from top…
China steps up construction along disputed border, implicating security in key Indian territory
The buildings may provide a base of operations for China to improve its activity in the region after struggling to maintain forces during a standoff with India.
Ireland mourns death of Ashling Murphy, teacher who was killed while running
Ireland is mourning the death of Ashling Murphy, a 23-year-old teacher and musician who was killed while on a leisurely run in Tullamore, County Offlay.
Israel administers 4th COVID-19 vaccine dose to over 500,000 people
close Video Israel has administered a fourth vaccine dose to more than 500,000 people, the Health Ministry said Friday. Israel began administering second boosters to the most vulnerable…
Pope Francis admits to visiting music shop to bless the business
close Video Pope Francis has long lamented that he can’t walk around town unnoticed like he used to before becoming pope. But he seems to have nevertheless kept…
Boris Johnson’s office apologizes to Royal Family for party before Prince Philip’s funeral
close Video Boris Johnson’s office on Friday apologized to the royal family for holding staff parties in Downing Street on the eve of Prince Philip’s funeral last year…
Europe tightens mask rules amid omicron variant
close Video To mask or not to mask is a question Italy settled early in the COVID-19 outbreak with a vigorous “yes.” Now the onetime epicenter of the…
Ex-Johnson aide says sorry for party on eve of Prince Philip funeral
close Video LONDON — Boris Johnson‘s former communications chief apologized “unreservedly” on Friday for a lockdown-breaching party in Downing Street last year — the latest in a string…
North Korea fires fresh missiles in response to US sanctions
close Video North Korea on Friday fired two short-range ballistic missiles in its third weapons launch this month, officials in South Korea said, in an apparent reprisal for…
US Embassy in Baghdad targeted by 4 rockets: Iraqi officials
close Video BAGHDAD — At least four rockets targeted the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad’s heavily fortified Green Zone on Thursday, two Iraqi security officials said. The area is…