- Gunmen stage brazen bank heist, leaving Brazilian city locked down and covered in cash
Access points to the city were reportedly blocked to prevent police reinforcements from responding to around 30 hooded individuals running amok.
read more ...2 hours ago - 'Several' killed after car drives into pedestrian area in German city of Trier
One person has been arrested and one vehicle was seized, Trier police said on Twitter.
read more ...3 hours ago - NATO must focus more on challenge of rising China, report to say
"China is no longer the benign trading partner that the West had hoped for. It is the rising power of our century and NATO must adapt," said one diplomat.
read more ...5 hours ago - After historic meeting, Cuba slams protesters, dashes hopes for dialogue
After the vice minister of culture met with activists in a groundbreaking meeting, Cuba's president called their protests "an imperial reality show."
read more ...14 hours ago - Japan unveils 60-foot robot based on popular anime series
A 60-foot tall moving version of one of Japan’s most famous anime characters has been unveiled in Yokohama. The giant recreation of sci-fi robot Gundam is part of a robotics project and will be the centerpiece of an exhibition devoted to the long-running and hugely popular series.
read more ...18 hours ago - Maradona fans get tattoos to celebrate 'eternal love' for the soccer legend
"Maradona’s tattoo for me was so I could have him all the time with me, because he was my childhood,” said a devoted fan.
read more ...20 hours ago - Locked out by lockdown: Thousands stranded abroad as Australia's restrictions take toll
Australians are "exposed to potentially unnecessary restrictions on their rights and freedoms," the head of the country's Human Rights Commission said.
read more ...1 day ago - Big promises, bigger debts: Uber leaves trail of misery in Kenya
"When you have a family to feed, kids to pay school fees for, rents to pay, a loan to pay and your work is too much and exploitative, what happens?" a driver said.
read more ...2 days ago - Argentine officials search home of Maradona's doctor while investigating soccer star's death
The prosecutor’s office provided no information on what prompted the investigation.
read more ...2 days ago - Nov. 29: Global deaths inch towards 1.5 million as U.S. cities increase restrictions
Nov. 29: Global deaths inch towards 1.5 million as U.S. cities increase restrictions
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