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CBS News - World
Belarus' authoritarian leader inaugurated in ceremony kept secret -- Germany called the move by "Europe's last dictator" to assume his 6th term in office quietly, "very telling."
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Russia arrests cult leader claiming to be reincarnation of Jesus -- Detained by armed troops in a large operation, "Vissarion" apparently realized he was Jesus after losing his job as a traffic cop.8 hours ago
At least 380 whales dead in mass stranding in Australia -- There are only about 30 of the long-finned pilot whales from the pod still alive, and rescuers are racing to save as many as possible.9 hours ago
Poisoned Russian opposition leader released from German hospital -- It's not yet clear whether Alexei Navalny could suffer long-term effects from the Novichok nerve agent, but he's already back to mocking Putin.11 hours ago
U.K. leader tightens up COVID restrictions as virus surges back -- "This is the moment when we must act," Prime Minister Boris Johnson warned Britons as hit pubs and restaurants with new rules.12 hours ago
China's Xi, Russia's Putin push back at Trump during annual UNGA -- China's Xi Jinping responded to President Trump's comments about the coronavirus and warned that China will not "engage in zero sum game."1 day ago
U.S. reimposes "public charge" wealth test for immigrants -- Advocates have warned that the policy deters immigrant communities from accessing critical government assistance during the pandemic. -- Sep 226 hours ago
Amid anti-COVID efforts, South Africa "didn't have a flu season" -- One senior public health official credits basic measures like masks and hand washing with giving South Africa a virtually flu-free year. -- Sep 226 hours ago
Russia touts nuclear-powered icebreaker as proof "the Arctic is ours" -- The 570-foot-long "Arktika" is designed to smash Putin's Russia a path of "sovereignty" through ice 9 feet deep in the sensitive northern region. -- Sep 226 hours ago
"Very high" risk of Julian Assange attempting suicide, expert says -- A psychiatrist who's interviewed Assange about 20 times says the WikiLeaks founder has shown "severe depression" and "psychotic symptoms." -- Sep 228 hours ago
Race to save hundreds of stranded pilot whales as death toll tops 90 -- Scores of volunteers are struggling to dislodge almost 200 of the animals from a sandbar off the Australian island of Tasmania. -- Sep 228 hours ago
Woman arrested for allegedly sending ricin to White House -- She was caught at the New York-Canada border, apparently trying to get into the U.S. and was carrying a gun, CBS News has learned. -- Sep 2122 hours ago
NYPD officer accused of acting as agent of the Chinese government -- According to prosecutors, Baimadajie Angwang, 33, was reporting on the activity of Tibetan immigrants in New York City. -- Sep 211 day ago
Space Force deploys its 1st squadron outside of the U.S. -- The "core space operators" deployed by the U.S. military's controversial newest branch aren't in orbit, they're in Qatar. -- Sep 211 day ago
Hundreds of elephants may have died from toxic algae, officials say -- More than 330 elephants in the Sergona area in Southern Africa died this summer, and climate change likely played a role, but there are still unanswered questions. -- Sep 227 hours ago