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China’s Communist Party celebrates its 100-year anniversary
July 1 is the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party in China. Shanghai, where Mao Zedong and 12 other men first laid the foundations for the party, is now the epicenter for celebrations.
Afghans pick up arms against the Taliban
Taliban fighters have taken over several districts since the US announced its unconditional troop withdrawal. To counter the insurgents, some Afghans are taking up arms.
Temperatures soar as multiple heat waves strike across the globe
Heat waves across the US, Canada, parts of Europe and Siberia brought soaring temps this week.
Afghan delegation travels to Washington
An Afghan government delegation, including President Ashraf Ghani, is on a two-day visit to Washington, DC. Their message: Don’t leave Afghanistan to the Taliban.
Biden to evacuate thousands of Afghan interpreters who helped US forces
The Biden administration is reportedly preparing to evacuate thousands of Afghan interpreters and other local hires who assisted US forces over the past 20 years and now face threats from the Taliban.
Coronavirus Conversations: Surges, variants and the global vaccine rollout
As part of The World's regular series of conversations on the pandemic with Harvard's T.H. Chan School of Public Health, and as a special episode in our podcast feed, reporter Elana Gordon moderated a discussion with a panel of experts on where we are now in the global coronavirus crisis.
Hong Kong’s pro-democracy paper shutters
The Apple Daily, Hong Kong’s biggest pro-democracy newspaper, is publishing its final issue. The move comes a week after authorities froze the outlet’s bank accounts, raided its offices and arrested top editors.
UEFA says no to rainbow lights at final Germany vs. Hungary game
UEFA has declined a request to light up its stadium in rainbow colors for Germany’s final game against Hungary this week. Munich Mayor Dieter Reiter wanted to protest an anti-LGBTQ law recently passed in Hungary.
Iran's new president says nuclear talks should continue — but won't meet Biden
Iranian President-elect Ebrahim Raisi said at his first press conference that the economy is a top priority and that nuclear negotiations should continue — but that he won’t meet with US President Joe Biden.
Iranian presidential election stokes controversy
It's election day in Iran. And the presidential election is already mired by controversy.