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Should heat waves have names?
Two local soccer teams in Germany played a game on Sunday completely naked, save for socks and shoes. The point was to promote authenticity and denounce the commercialization of soccer.
Tribunal announces ruling on Hariri assassination
The Special Tribunal for Lebanon delivered its verdict in the trial over the 2005 bombing that killed former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik Hariri.
Number in the News: 20,000 — Have the past few months made you want to scream?
Life under lockdown to prevent the spread of the coronavirus can be stressful. Perhaps a good, long scream would help? People in Iceland think it's worth a shot.
What we know and don't know about coronavirus immunity
Some of the first studies on COVID-19 immunity are coming out. Immunologist Marion Pepper explains what is known about immunity and what scientists still don't understand.
Hope and fear in Belarus following controversial election
This week's federal election in Belarus reinstated the country's incumbent leader Alexander Lukashenko in a landslide, but it's widely believed the election was rigged, and mass protests and violent government crackdowns have followed.
Coronavirus Conversations: How the coronavirus affects already fragile communities
What impact has the coronavirus pandemic had on places of armed conflict or refugee settlements that are already fragile due to violence and deprivation?
Israel and the UAE announce diplomatic deal
Israel and the United Arab Emirates announced Thursday that they will normalize diplomatic ties. Under the agreement, Israel has agreed to suspend its planned annexation of areas of the West Bank.
Ongoing protests in Belarus after controversial election
People in the Belarusian capital Minsk and across the country are protesting the election of Alexander Lukashenko. Protesters say the election was rigged and leaders across the EU and the US are raising some of the same concerns.
Russia approves coronavirus vaccine before completing testing
Russia has granted regulatory approval to a vaccine for the coronavirus without thoroughly testing it.
Protesters demand change in Lebanon
Thousands of angry protesters have taken to the streets of Beirut demanding the ousting of Lebanon’s political elite, leading to the resignations of several ministers on Monday.