WHO chief worried about ‘tsunami’ of omicron, delta COVID cases
close Video The head of the World Health Organization said Wednesday that he’s worried about the omicron and delta variants of COVID-19 producing a “tsunami” of cases between…
How China dismantled Hong Kong's democracy in 2021
close Video As the days of 2021 dwindled, so did any remaining traces of democracy in Hong Kong. On Wednesday, a vocal pro-democracy media outlet — one of…
China cries foul on returned Delta flight over COVID entry requirements: 'not consistent with the facts'
close Video A Chinese foreign ministry spokesman on Wednesday pushed back against crew member claims that pandemic-related cleaning requirements forced a Delta Air Lines flight to reverse course…
COVID-19: Greece bans New Year's music at venues amid surge in cases
close Video Greece’s health minister said Wednesday that music will be banned at all commercial venues for New Year’s celebrations as part of new restrictions announced in response…
Russia says 'plan B' for certification of Nord Stream 2 pipeline is not an option
close Video A top Russian official said Wednesday that the Kremlin will not accept a “plan B” option when it comes to the certification of the Nord Stream…
France pressures unvaccinated to get COVID-19 vaccine
close Video France’s government is forging ahead with efforts to increase pressure on unvaccinated people to get coronavirus shots, as the country reported 208,000 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday…
Omicron surge may be inevitable, despite containment efforts in Asia
close Video Much of Asia has largely managed to keep omicron at bay even as the variant rages in other parts of the world, but the region that…
COVID-19 omicron risk 'remains very high' as cases increase: WHO
close Video The World Health Organization says the number of COVID-19 cases recorded worldwide increased by 11% last week compared with the previous week, with the biggest increase…
France closes mosque after imam incites hatred against Christians, Jews
A mosque in Beauvais, Northern France has been shut down for “inciting hatred” and pushing its members toward radicalization.
Iraq's Shiite leader, possible US ally, gains power
Iraq’s Federal Supreme Court upheld the results of the October election of Shiite Muslim cleric Muqtada al-Sadr on Monday, rejecting an appeal filed by the pro-Iran Fatah Alliance.