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Iran’s Only Nuclear Power Plant Undergoes Emergency Shutdown
This is the first time Iran has reported an emergency shutdown of the plant in the southern port city of Bushehr. It went online in 2011 with help from Russia.
1 Killed and 5 Wounded in Shooting Near Lake Merritt in Oakland
Investigators said they were trying to determine a motive for the shooting and identify suspects
Alabama Car Crash ‘Likely’ Caused by Storm Kills 10: Official
Ten people, including nine children, were killed Saturday in a two-vehicle crash, according to authorities
Afghanistan Running Out of Oxygen as COVID-19 Surge Worsens
Afghanistan's is racing to ramp up supplies of oxygen
Guinea Declares End to Latest Ebola Outbreak That Killed 12
The outbreak was the first in Guinea since an outbreak from 2014-2016 killed more than 11,300 people in West Africa
Tropical Storm Claudette Brings Rain and Floods to Gulf Coast
The National Hurricane Center declared Claudette organized enough to qualify as a named storm at 4 a.m. Saturday
Taiwan Recruits TSMC, Foxconn to Secure BioNTech Vaccines
Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen expanded efforts to buy vaccines from Germany’s BioNTech Friday, meeting with leaders of two tech giants in an attempt to reach a deal hindered by complications involving China. Tsai met with Mark Liu, chairperson of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., and Hon Hai Precision Industry Co. founder Terry Gou Friday afternoon to…
Americans Can Pack Bags for Europe, as EU Lifts Travel Curbs
The European Union lifted travel restrictions for U.S. residents, in the latest step toward a return to normal flying despite concerns over the spread of potentially dangerous coronavirus variants. Albania, Hong Kong, Lebanon, Macau, North Macedonia, Serbia, and Taiwan were also added to a so-called “white list” of countries from which non-essential travel is allowed.…
Crew Starts Making China’s New Space Station Their Home
The crew's arrival at the Tianhe-1 station marks further advances in China’s ambitious space program
The U.N. Voices Alarm Over the Growing Abuse of Civilians in Myanmar’s Conflict
The U.N. office in Myanmar cited abuses by both sides, calling for the respect of “international human rights norms”
One of the Largest Diamonds in History—Weighing More Than 1,000 Carats—Found in Botswana
The stone could be the world's third largest ever found
Swedish Prime Minister Faces No-Confidence Vote as Parties Unite Against Him
The challenge is turning into the most serious threat yet to Sweden’s government