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Worldwide COVID-19 death toll tops a staggering 3 million

The global death toll from the coronavirus topped a staggering 3 million people Saturday amid repeated setbacks in the ...

Shcherbakova seals Russia's first World Team Trophy victory

World champion Anna Shcherbakova won the women’s free skate on Saturday to seal Russia's first-ever victory at the figure ...

Japan, US showcase alliance, resolve in dealing with China

President Joe Biden and Japan Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga showcased the alliance between their two countries as well as ...

Hong Kong democracy leaders given jail terms amid crackdown

A Hong Kong court on Friday sentenced five leading pro-democracy advocates, including media tycoon Jimmy Lai, to up to 18 ...

Biden talks partnership plans with Japan

President Joe Biden unveiled a series of commitments he has agreed to with the Prime Minister of Japan.

US lifts Vietnam, Switzerland from currency manipulator list

Vietnam and Switzerland have been removed from the list of nations labeled by the U.S. as currency manipulators, reversing ...

Russia to expel 10 US diplomats in response to Biden actions

Russia on Friday responded to a barrage of new U.S. sanctions by saying it would expel 10 U.S. diplomats and take other ...

China to send 'positive message' on climate

A leading Chinese diplomat says his country, the world’s largest carbon emitter, plans to to send a “positive message” at a ...

China calls for closer cooperation on climate change

Chinese President Xi Jinping called Friday for closer cooperation on combating global change as he held a video meeting with ...

Chen tops Hanyu to win men's free skate at World Team Trophy

Three-time world champion Nathan Chen won the free skate at the figure skating World Team Trophy on Friday to continue his ...

Head of Tokyo Olympics again says games will not be canceled

The head of the Tokyo Olympics on Friday was again forced to assure the world that the postponed games will open in just over ...

ITF moves rankings cutoff for Olympic tennis to June 14

The WTA and ATP rankings of June 14 will be used to determine which tennis players earn direct entry into the Tokyo Olympics ...

Chen edges Hanyu at World Team Trophy in Japan

Three-time world champion Nathan Chen beat two-time Olympic gold medalist Yuzuru Hanyu in the men’s short program at the ...

Officials say Olympic cancellation, no fans still an option

Two officials in Japan's ruling LDP party on Thursday said changes could be coming to the Tokyo Olympics. One suggested they ...

Global stocks higher after Wall St retreats from record

Major global stock markets were mostly higher Thursday after Wall Street retreated from a record high as major U.S.

Asian stock markets mixed after Wall St retreats from record

Asian stock markets were mixed Thursday after Wall Street retreated from a record high as major banks reported strong profits

Analysis: Biden takes a risk pulling troops from Afghanistan

At its start, America’s war in Afghanistan was about retribution for 9/11. Then it was about shoring up a weak government and ...

COVID, China, Russia, top annual threat assessment

The director of national intelligence told Senate lawmakers that the coronavirus, China and Russia are among the top global ...

Russia's flag banned but national colors on Olympic uniforms

The Russian flag is barred from the Olympics in a doping dispute. You wouldn't know it to look at the Russian uniforms.

Ralph Lauren unveils crisp white Team USA Olympic uniforms

With a crisp white graphic look and roomy pockets, the uniforms to be worn by Team USA at the closing ceremony of the Tokyo ...