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Iran Says Top Scientist Killed by Satellite-controlled Machine Gun With ‘Artificial Intelligence’
Fadavi said that Fakhrizadeh's head of security took four bullets 'as he threw himself' on the scientist and that there were 'no terrorists at the scene'.
COVID Masks Adorn Healing Trees In Updated Pagan Rite
It is a ritual steeped in pagan mystery, updated for the coronavirus age.
Moscow Aims to Vaccinate 7 Million as Russia Reports Record Rise in Covid-19 Cases
Moscow began distributing its Sputnik V COVID-19 shot via 70 clinics on Saturday to the most exposed groups, marking Russia’s first large-scale vaccination against the disease.
In First Post-election Rally for President, Trump Falsely Claims He Won Georgia
First Lady Melania Trump kicked off the rally by telling Georgians that it's more important than ever that you exercise your rights as a citizen and vote. 4:05 p.m. President Donald Trump has fruitlessly pressed Georgia's governor to call a special legisl...
Report Finds Microwave Energy Likely Made US Diplomats Ill
A new report by a National Academy of Sciences committee has found that directed microwave radiation is the likely cause of illnesses among American diplomats in Cuba and China.
Family Bid Adieu To Former French Leader Giscard In Intimate Ceremony
The family of Valery Giscard d'Estaing bid farewell to the former French president in an intimate funeral service in his home village on Saturday.
'Covid-19 Vaccine Will Not Be Mandatory': Joe Biden Says He Will Ensure It's Free and Available to Everyone
Joe Biden said he will make sure that the vaccine is both free and available and that any follow up on the vaccine is free and available that relates to any health complications from it.
Montenegro's Parliament Approves New, Pro-Serb Government
Montenegros parliament on Friday voted to approve a new conservative, proSerb coalition government, which will succeed a proWestern party that has ruled the small Balkan nation for almost three decades.
Lasting High? Cannabis Industry Aims To Build On Thanksgiving Rush
U.S. cannabis sales hit record levels over the Thanksgiving weekend, prompting industry predictions the combination of COVID19 anxiety and a trend towards legalisation has triggered a permanent uplift in demand.
Lebanon Investigates Death Of Former Customs Official
Lebanese authorities are investigating the killing of a retired customs officer in what a leading politician described as a "terrible incident".
Fire Crews Battle To Tame Southern California Wildfire After Thousands Flee
Firefighters battled to tame a wildfire on hillsides southeast of Los Angeles late on Thursday, some 24 hours after it broke out in a wooded canyon, apparently triggered by a faulty domestic generator.
Hungary Reports Record 189 Daily COVID-19 Deaths
Hungary reported 189 new COVID19 deaths on Friday, the highest daily toll since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, bringing the total death toll to 5,513.
Russia Detains Physicist On Suspicion Of Passing Aviation Secrets Abroad - Agencies
Authorities in Moscow arrested a physicist on suspicion of state treason for allegedly passing classified information about Russia's aviation industry abroad, news agencies reported late on Thursday.
EXPLAINER: Trump's Failing, Monthlong Fight Against Election
President Donald Trump's frantic effort in the courts to delegitimize an election he lost has come no closer in a month to reversing any results.
England Seeks 2nd Rugby Trophy In 5 Weeks Vs Weakened France
For a team which was competing in the biggest game in rugby barely a year ago, theres understandable concern that playing in the final of a hastily arranged tournament against an understrength opponent in an almost-empty stadium will not get the juices fl...
Among First Acts, Biden To Call For 100 Days Of Mask-wearing
Joe Biden said Thursday that he will ask Americans to commit to 100 days of wearing masks as one of his first acts as president, stopping just short of the nationwide mandate he's pushed before to stop the spread of the coronavirus.