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A plumber and a dentist are praised as heroes in FlyDubai near-disaster
In freezing Afghanistan, aid workers rush to save millions
The cost of the humanitarian effort is staggering: $2.6 billion this year
North Korea fires 2 suspected missiles in 6th launch in 2022
North Korea has upped its testing activity recently in an apparent effort to pressure the Biden administration amid long-stalled nuclear talks
Ukraine's front line: Where lives turn on distant decisions
The soldiers in Zolote 4 have been defending against Russian encroachment for years
Blinken: No concessions in response to Russia on Ukraine
The U.S. hasn’t made its response public, but already has warned that Russia’s top demands are unacceptable
Ukrainian leaders: Stay calm, Russian invasion not imminent
Moscow has denied it is planning an assault, but it has massed an estimated 100,000 troops near Ukraine
Winter welcome: Stranded drivers freed in Istanbul, Athens
storm pounded the city of 16 million
Hope seen once the omicron wave increases global immunity
The model estimates that 57% of the world's population already has been infected with the virus at least once.
US puts 8,500 troops on heightened alert amid Russia tension
The NATO announcement came as European Union foreign ministers sought to put on a fresh display of unity in support of Ukraine
China's success taming virus could make exit strategy harder
residents in Chinese cities must display their infection status on a government-monitored app to enter supermarkets, offices or even the capital.
Thich Nhat Hanh, influential Zen Buddhist monk, dies at 95
Nhat Hanh plunged into anti-war activism after his return to his homeland in 1964
Japan widens virus restrictions as omicron surges in cities
While many Japanese adults are fully vaccinated against COVID-19, few have gotten a booster shot
'Minor incursion' by Russia could complicate West's response
Biden and top administration officials worked Thursday to clean up his comments
Florida man charged after 4 found dead at Canada-US border
Steve Shand, 47, has been charged with human smuggling after seven Indian nationals were found in the U.S. and the discovery of the bodies.
Biden issues new warning to Russia over invading Ukraine
It was the latest White House effort to clear up comments Biden made a day earlier
Austrian parliament approves vaccine mandate for adults
The measure passed easily in parliament after a fierce debate