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Leaders of Russia and Belarus meet in Sochi
Russian President Vladimir Putin meets with Alexander Lukashenko, the leader of Belarus whose recent actions have drawn condemnation from other world leaders.
Scientists revive the COVID ‘lab leak’ debate
A group of prominent scientists in the field of virology are calling for an independent investigation to explore the origins of COVID-19.
Coronavirus Conversations: A deepening crisis in Latin America
As part of The World's series of conversations on the pandemic with Harvard's T.H. Chan School of Public Health, and as a special feature in our podcast feed, reporter Elana Gordon moderated a discussion with demographer Marcia Castro.
Iran to hold key presidential election next month
Iran has approved a list of seven candidates for next month’s presidential election. Missing from the list are moderates and reformist candidates.
New Zealand considers expanding police powers
In New Zealand, activists managed to stop plans to increase police powers that harm Maori communities. A year later, the government wants to expand police powers again.
Belarus diverts commercial flight to arrest dissident
On Sunday, Belarusian authorities diverted a passenger flight carrying Roman Protasevich, a prominent dissident. He was then detained under the orders of Alexander Lukashenko, known as “Europe’s last dictator.”
Hamas and Israel agree to Egyptian-brokered truce
After 11 days of hostilities between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, the sides agreed to an Egyptian-brokered truce.
A ceasefire emerges in Israel-Gaza conflict
Israel announced a ceasefire with Hamas militants on Thursday after 11 days of fighting and widespread destruction in the Gaza Strip. A
India’s uneven health care systems strained under COVID crisis
Even in India’s southernmost states with model health care systems, COVID-19 has taken a toll.
Israel-Gaza ceasefire remains elusive
As fighting between Israel and Gaza continues, US President Joe Biden said he welcomes a ceasefire. But Israeli and Hamas leaders show few signs of letting up.