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Chinese capsule with moon rocks begins return to Earth

BEIJING - A Chinese space capsule bringing back the first moon rocks in more than four decades has begun its return to Earth. The Chang'e 5 lunar probe left the moon's orbit on Sunday morning by activ...

Dec 13, 2020

Asia Today: Japan, S.Korea set new daily records, mull steps

TOKYO - Japan's daily coronavirus cases have exceeded 3,000 for the first time while the government delays stricter measures for fear of hurting the economy ahead of the holiday season. The 3,030 new ...

Dec 13, 2020

Deadline comes knocking: Is there hope left for Brexit deal?

BRUSSELS - Facing yet another self-imposed Brexit deadline on Sunday, the chief negotiators from the European Union and United Kingdom were making last-ditch efforts to bridge differences on a trade d...

Dec 13, 2020

Prince William thanks pandemic workers at Christmas show

LONDON - Britain's Prince William and his family attended a Christmas show in London on Friday night, where he paid tribute to medical staff and other frontline workers for their efforts during the pa...

Dec 12, 2020

Final goodbye: Recalling influential people who died in 2020

In a year defined by a devastating pandemic, the world lost iconic defenders of civil rights, great athletes and entertainers who helped define their genres. Many of their names hold a prominent place...

Dec 12, 2020

As leaders fete Paris climate pact, Biden pledges to rejoin

PARIS - U.S. President-elect Joe Biden pledged Saturday to rejoin the Paris climate accord on the first day of his presidency, as world leaders staged a virtual gathering to celebrate the 5th annivers...

Dec 12, 2020

Mystery over absence of Algeria leader treated for COVID-19

ALGIERS, Algeria - Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune marks a year in office Saturday but he is nowhere in sight since his evacuation to Germany more than six weeks ago for treatment of COVID-19....

Dec 12, 2020

As he rails on election, Trump largely mum on toll of virus

WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump has been highlighting lots of really big numbers this week: New highs for the stock market. The 100-plus House members backing a lawsuit challenging his election lo...

Dec 12, 2020

Asia Today: S. Korea reports 950 cases, biggest daily jump

SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of - South Korea has reported 950 new coronavirus cases, its largest daily increase since the emergence of the pandemic, as fears grow about overwhelmed hospitals in the greater...

Dec 12, 2020

Flamethrower drone incinerates wasp nests in China

BEIJING - A drone has been converted into a flying flamethrower in central China in a fiery campaign to eradicate more than 100 wasp nests. Blue Sky Rescue, a volunteer group that conducts search and ...

Dec 12, 2020