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Greece pins hopes on mandatory home testing, opens schools

Greece pins hopes on mandatory home testing, opens schools

ATHENS, Greece — High schools have reopened in Greece to students in the final three grades with the mandatory use of test kits for COVID-19 being rolled out across the country to help with mass screening for infections, with an eye to further reopen
Thailand sees record new infections ahead of major festival

Thailand sees record new infections ahead of major festival

BANGKOK — Thailand reported 985 new coronavirus cases on Monday, its highest daily increase since the start of the pandemic, and health officials said they were worried the number of new infections could be far higher after this week's traditional Th
Top Chinese official admits vaccines have low effectiveness

Top Chinese official admits vaccines have low effectiveness

BEIJING — China’s top disease control official, in a rare acknowledgement, said current vaccines offer low protection against the coronavirus and mixing them is among strategies being considered to boost their effectiveness.
Reports: Man kills self after standoff at Honolulu hotel

Reports: Man kills self after standoff at Honolulu hotel

HONOLULU — A standoff between Honolulu police and an armed man who fired shots through the door of his room at a luxury resort ended when the man was found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, local media reported Sunday.
Andrew: Philip's death has left 'huge void' in queen's life

Andrew: Philip's death has left 'huge void' in queen's life

LONDON — The death of Prince Philip has left a “huge void” in Queen Elizabeth II’s life, their son Prince Andrew said Sunday, as Princess Anne paid tribute to her father as “my teacher, my supporter and my critic.
Winners of the 2021 British Academy Film Awards

Winners of the 2021 British Academy Film Awards

LONDON — Winners of the 2021 British Academy Film Awards, presented Sunday: Film — “Nomadland” British Film — “Promising Young Woman” Director — Chloe Zhao, “Nomadland” Actor — Anthony Hopkins, “The Father” Actress — Frances McDormand, “Nomadland” Su
'Nomadland' wins 4 BAFTAs including best picture, director

'Nomadland' wins 4 BAFTAs including best picture, director

LONDON — Gig-economy Western “Nomadland” won four prizes including best picture on Sunday at the British Academy Film Awards, which were handed out during a pandemic-curbed ceremony that recognized a diverse array of screen talent.
Iran calls Natanz atomic site blackout 'nuclear terrorism'

Iran calls Natanz atomic site blackout 'nuclear terrorism'

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Iran on Sunday described a blackout at its underground Natanz atomic facility an act of “nuclear terrorism,” raising regional tensions as world powers and Tehran continue to negotiate over its tattered nuclear deal.
Chadians vote as Deby seeks to extend 3-decade presidency

Chadians vote as Deby seeks to extend 3-decade presidency

N'DJAMENA, Chad — Chadian President Idriss Deby Itno was widely expected to win re-election Sunday, extending his three-decade-long rule in this central African nation after three top opposition politicians chose not to take part in the vote.
5 rebels, ex-policeman killed in Indian-controlled Kashmir

5 rebels, ex-policeman killed in Indian-controlled Kashmir

SRINAGAR, India — Government forces killed five suspected rebels in two gunfights in Indian-controlled Kashmir, including a teenager, police said Sunday.