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Belarus' authorities have detained the organizer of a strike as part of an effort to stifle protests demanding the resignation of the country's authoritarian leader.
Japan PM Shinzo Abe Says He’s Resigning for Health Reasons
The departure marks the end of an unusual era of stability that saw the Japanese leader strike up strong ties with President Donald Trump even as Abe's ultra-nationalism riled the Koreas and China.
German Hospital: Signs of Poisoning Found in Russian Dissident
Russian dissident Alexei Navalny remained in critical but stable condition at the Berlin hospital, with special protection details on hand to ensure his safety, German officials said.
Russia’s Navalny in Coma in ICU After Alleged Poisoning
Russian politician Alexei Navalny is in a coma in a hospital intensive care unit after falling ill from suspected poisoning.
South Korea Pastor Tests Positive Amid Virus Spike at Church
More than 300 virus cases have been linked to the Rev. Jun Kwang-hun's huge church in northern Seoul.
Opposition Candidate Leaves Belarus, Urges End to Protests
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, a 37-year-old former English teacher without any prior political experience, had managed to unite fractured opposition groups and draw tens of thousands to her campaign rallies.
Global Coronavirus Cases Top 20 Million as Russia Approves Vaccine
It took six months to get to 10 million cases after the virus first appeared. It took just over six weeks for that number to double.
Lebanese PM Steps Down in Wake of Beirut Explosion, Protests
Lebanese Prime Minister Hassan Diab made the announcement in a short televised address, after a weekend of protests and the resignation of three of his ministers.
Hong Kong Newspaper Raided, Tycoon Detained Under New Law
Police also arrested prominent pro-democracy activist Agnes Chow Ting at her home.
US Tops 5 Million Confirmed Virus Cases, To Europe’s Alarm
Perhaps nowhere outside the U.S. is America’s bungled virus response viewed with more consternation than in Italy, which was ground zero of Europe’s epidemic.
State Dept. Says Russia Pushes Disinformation in Online Network
The State Department says Russia is using a well-developed online operation that includes a loose collection of proxy websites to stir up confusion around the coronavirus by amplifying conspiracy theories and misinformation.
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