US dials back probe of Chinese scientists on visa fraud charges

FBI files motions in courts to dismiss charges in five cases of Chinese researchers arrested on visa fraud charges.

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Protest erupts at Myanmar’s Insein prison amid COVID outbreak

Anti-military chants heard from inside colonial-era prison, which is used to hold opponents of the February coup.

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Biden approves $100m emergency funds to resettle Afghan refugees

The US is preparing to evacuate thousands of Afghan special visa applicants who are at risk from the Taliban.

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Dow closes above 35,000 as US stocks rebound from jitters

US indexes rallied to fresh record highs on Friday as the market left behind early-week jitters.

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Dozens of Palestinians hurt in confrontations with Israeli forces

Hundreds of Palestinians gathered in Beita in occupied West Bank to protest against illegal Israeli outpost nearby.

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China sanctions former US commerce secretary Wilbur Ross, others

The blacklistings come in retaliation for the United States recently sanctioning Chinese officials in Hong Kong.

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Millions of Lebanese risk losing access to safe water: UNICEF

UNICEF estimates that most water pumping will gradually cease across Lebanon in the next four to six weeks.

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World Heritage Sites: How are they selected?

UNESCO is considering 17 cultural and natural sites to add to its Heritage list.

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In Pictures: Tokyo 2020 Olympics open with sombre ceremony

The Olympics are held amid anger in much of the host country, Japan, with organisers hoping the mood will change.

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Bonus edition: Slavery reparations, cartel wars, aerial photos

Best of the week and behind the scenes.

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