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Energy

OPEC Meets To Decide Whether Cuts In Oil Production Are Still Needed

OPEC met via videoconference to discuss whether to start increasing oil production in January. But the economic slowdown caused by the pandemic continues, and oil production could make the price drop.

OPEC Meets To Decide Whether Cuts In Oil Production Are Still Needed

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Middle East

Iranian American Historian On Assassination Of Iranian Nuclear Scientist

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Abbas Milani, director of Iranian studies at Stanford University, about Friday's assassination of an Iranian nuclear scientist and the U.S.-Iran relationship.

Iranian American Historian On Assassination Of Iranian Nuclear Scientist

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China Refuses To Apologize To Australia Over Official's Tweet Of Doctored Image

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying refused Australia's request for an apology over a controversial tweet, saying on Monday, "Do they think that their merciless killing of Afghan civilians is justified but the condemnation of such ruthless brutality is not? Afghan lives matter!" Andy Wong/AP hide caption

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Asia

China Refuses To Apologize To Australia Over Official's Tweet Of Doctored Image

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison had asked for an apology. Instead, a Chinese government representative excoriated Australia for its troops' alleged brutality in Afghanistan.

Biden Is Good News For Europe, But China Challenges Await

Joe Biden meets with NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg in Munich in 2015. Relations will no doubt be far more cordial under Biden, but Europe and the U.S. have differences that transcend the Trump administration. Matthias Schrader/AP hide caption

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Biden Is Good News For Europe, But China Challenges Await

Even as European Union leaders welcome more cordial U.S. relations, the trans-Atlantic partnership faces the tough test of handling China's expansion.

New Zealand Charges 13 Parties Over Deaths At White Island Volcano

Recovery workers are seen at New Zealand's White Island last December. A volcanic eruption on the island killed 22 people and has led to work safety charges against tour operators. New Zealand Defence Force/via Getty Images hide caption

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New Zealand Charges 13 Parties Over Deaths At White Island Volcano

A work safety agency says last year's eruption, which killed 22 people, was unexpected, but it wasn't unforeseeable. The tragedy struck at New Zealand's most active volcano.

Diego Maradona Doctor Under Investigation In Soccer Legend's Death

Leopoldo Luque, the neurosurgeon of former soccer star Diego Maradona, is being investigated by Argentine prosecutors after questions over Maradona's death were raised. Javier Gonzalez Toledo/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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Diego Maradona Doctor Under Investigation In Soccer Legend's Death

Police in Argentina seized information tied to Maradona's treatment and medical history from his doctor, Leopoldo Luque, after questions over the former soccer player's death were raised.

Europe

Protesters Across France Demonstrate Against Security Bill

A proposed measure that would restrict the filming of police officers led to large protests in France over the weekend. The protests follow footage that appears to show police beating up a Black man.

Protesters Across France Demonstrate Against Security Bill

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Asia

Nepal & China Remeasured Mount Everest. How Tall Is It Now?

How tall is Mount Everest? It varies with seismic activity and climate change. China and Nepal have remeasured the world's tallest mountain, and will announce their findings.

Nepal & China Remeasured Mount Everest. How Tall Is It Now?

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National Security

Iran Vows To Retaliate For Killing Of Nuclear Scientist

Iran says that it will retaliate for the killing of its top nuclear scientist, and it suspects Israel. How will this complicate the already volatile relationship among Iran, Israel and the U.S.?

Iran Vows To Retaliate For Killing Of Nuclear Scientist

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IRS Says Its Own Error Sent $1,200 Stimulus Checks To Non-Americans Overseas

An error at the IRS caused thousands of non-Americans living overseas to mistakenly receive $1,200 stimulus checks last spring. Miami Herald/TNS via Getty Images hide caption

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The Coronavirus Crisis

IRS Says Its Own Error Sent $1,200 Stimulus Checks To Non-Americans Overseas

The IRS now says its own error caused thousands of non-Americans living overseas to mistakenly receive $1,200 stimulus checks — and the mistake could happen again if more stimulus money goes out.

IRS Says Its Own Error Sent $1,200 Stimulus Checks To Non-Americans Overseas

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French Police Could Face Assault Charges In Beating That Sparked Protests

Thousands of protesters across France hit the streets Saturday to condemn police brutality and a proposed law that would make it harder to publicize images of on-duty police officers. Alain Jocard/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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French Police Could Face Assault Charges In Beating That Sparked Protests

Preliminary charges were filed against four police officers in connection with the Nov. 21 beating of Michel Zecler in Paris that has prompted major protests throughout the country.

Sunday

Scores Killed In Massacre Of Farmers In Nigeria

People attend a funeral for those killed by suspected Boko Haram militants in Zabarmari, Nigeria on Sunday. Officials say armed men on motorcycles reportedly killed at least 70 rice farmers and fishermen while they were harvesting crops in northern Borno state. Jossy Ola/AP hide caption

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Africa

Scores Killed In Massacre Of Farmers In Nigeria

Residents say scores of agricultural workers were slaughtered in Borno state on Saturday. Boko Haram is active in the area.

Canada Blocks Export Of Medications In Short Supply In Response To Trump Plan

Canadian Minister of Health Patty Hajdu, pictured in 2016, announced a new rule in response to a U.S. plan to import drugs from Canada. Charly Triballeau/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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Health

Canada Blocks Export Of Medications In Short Supply In Response To Trump Plan

The move comes just days before a U.S. rule was set to go into effect allowing for bulk importation of drugs from Canada. Trump promised it would lower costs and be a "game changer" for seniors.

Africa

Nobel Peace Prize Winner To Belligerent Warmaker: Ethiopia Under Abiy Ahmed

In Ethiopia, the 2019 winner of the Nobel Peace Prize is now embroiled in a blood war. So, what happened to Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed?

Nobel Peace Prize Winner To Belligerent Warmaker: Ethiopia Under Abiy Ahmed

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