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Flying into Beijing is tougher than ever as China ramps up its zero-Covid measures

Beijing is partially locking down to control a Covid outbreak that could completely shutter the Chinese capital. But just as the government is tightening controls in the city -- testing 21 million residents, shutting schools and some shopping malls -- I'm trying to get in. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/1JZ4MOn

British Virgin Islands Premier and Port Authority Director arrested on drug and money laundering charges in Miami

The Premier of the British Virgin Islands and the territory's ports director were arrested Thursday in Miami on charges related to drug trafficking and money laundering, according to a criminal affidavit filed in the US District Court's Southern District of Florida. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/X17zQxN

The world's most challenging cruise ship routes

Navigating a colossal ship is no mean feat under any conditions, but certain routes, like the sandstorm-prone, narrow Suez Canal -- infamously blocked by a container ship last year -- or the windy, glacier-lined waterways of Alaska, are particularly challenging. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/faWiNeY

Apple warns of serious supply headwinds in China

Apple topped Wall Street's estimates in its latest quarter and reported one of the strongest three-month periods in its history on Thursday thanks to record revenues for its services business and strong iPhone sales. However, the company warned that new Covid-related restrictions in China could hurt the current quarter. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/wVjHZNv

US left behind $7 billion of military equipment in Afghanistan after 2021 withdrawal, Pentagon report says

Approximately $7 billion of military equipment the US transferred to the Afghan government over the course of 16 years was left behind in Afghanistan after the US completed its withdrawal from the country in August, according to a congressionally mandated report from the US Department of Defense viewed by CNN. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/C9hmZfd

Biden will visit South Korea and Japan next month as he works to keep focus on Asia

President Joe Biden will make his first trip to Asia as president next month, visiting South Korea and Japan from May 20 to May 24, White House officials told CNN, underscoring his commitment to the region even as international attention is directed toward the crisis in Ukraine. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/BXW3KLa

Kim Jong Un vows full speed ahead for North Korea's nuclear program as he flaunts ICBM missiles

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un vowed on Monday to ramp up his development of nuclear arms, as a military parade in Pyongyang showcased the country's most advanced weaponry yet -- including an intercontinental ballistic missile experts say puts the entire US mainland in range. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/Cvl5Fjf

Turkish businessman and philanthropist Osman Kavala sentenced to life over Gezi Park protests

An Istanbul court on Monday sentenced Turkish civil rights activist and philanthropist Osman Kavala to life in prison for "attempting to overthrow the government," according to state-run news agency Anadolu, concluding a high-profile trial that has concerned Western nations and human rights groups. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/PHG4Tdz

UK officials focus on possible adenovirus link to cases of hepatitis in children

Health officials in the UK have released new details in their ongoing investigation of an unusual series of hepatitis cases in children. The new report helps explain why they have zeroed in on a possible link to the adenovirus family, the UK Health Security Agency announced Monday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/rkn2Oxg

Get the Real Truth – Reason Behind the Sinking of Titanic

  Titanic: History, Sinking, Rescue, Survivors, & Facts The true story of the Titanic has captured the world's imagination for over a century. When the luxurious ocean liner hit an iceberg in the North Atlantic in April 1912, there was little time to wait. The crew of the Titanic made one of the rescue missions in history. The days passed, and the water levels rose. It was impossible to save 2,224 passengers despite cutting-edge technology and training. Read more

Meet Tanzania's Lion Defenders: the hunters-turned-conservationists of the Barabaig tribe

In central Tanzania, the Barabaig people share their home with a dangerous predator. As a traditional pastoral community, livestock is vital to the Barabaig, but around Ruaha National Park, lions threaten their animals, their livelihoods, and sometimes even their lives. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/dHRupO1

Experts are predicting a summer of travel chaos. Here's why

It's time! Travel restrictions are easing, infection rates are settling, you're fully vaccinated, and you're finally thinking about going on vacation. This is the year to make up for the holidays you didn't enjoy over the past two years. You've likely saved for two years to make it a good one. This -- finally -- is it. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/Nj9bPin

The Ukrainian refugee crisis is the latest mission for a CNN Hero, who leads teams of mobile medics responding to global disasters

People around the globe have been moved by the horrible images of Ukrainians in distress, fleeing their homes after the Russian invasion began in late February. But the scope of the situation can be difficult to comprehend. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/fb1WOHE

Truck drivers block major US-Mexico point of entry in protest of border inspections

Commercial traffic at Pharr-Reynosa International Bridge -- a major port of entry for the US-Mexico border that handles both commercial and passenger vehicles -- is "halted temporarily" due to an ongoing protest on the Mexican side of the border and there are "no southbound movements by US carriers," a US Customs and Border Protection official confirmed to CNN Monday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/NGsMZzX

Three deaths in separate incidents highlight sky-high tensions in Israel, West Bank

Israeli forces shot and killed two Palestinian women in separate incidents in the West Bank on Sunday, further heightening tensions between Israelis and Palestinians after weeks of deadly attacks. In a third incident, a Jewish man was shot dead in Israel after allegedly trying to steal a gun being carried by a soldier. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/bf4jrcW

Opinion: The world is on the brink of a food shortage. Here's what the US government and businesses can do to help

How does a war on the other side of the world impact US consumers at home? In the case of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, it's felt at the dinner table: Yes, the war will likely be the main topic of dinner conversation, but it will also make the food on the table a lot more expensive. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/gmtqBMy

Opinion: Why Xi can't quit zero-Covid

Those hoping China relaxes its zero-Covid policy would have been deeply disappointed with Vice Premier Sun Chunlan's loud and clear signal that an end was nowhere near in sight, during a visit to virus hotspot Shanghai last week. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/ZhpKci9

Emmanuel Macron has a grand vision for the West. Putin has exposed the limits of his influence

On February 20, Emmanuel Macron held a phone call with Vladimir Putin. Shortly after it ended, the French President announced he would broker a summit between his Russian counterpart and US President Joe Biden, on the condition that Russia did not invade its neighbor. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/tFipPSh

There's no end in sight for China's Covid lockdowns. Here's what you need to know

Millions of people across China's locked-down financial hub of Shanghai have been desperately seeking medical care and basic supplies like food. Parents have been forcibly separated from young children infected with Covid-19. And public anger is mounting, with no end in sight as China clamps down. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/4WOTk1M

New UN report shows the climate crisis can be stopped with these solutions

Scientists and government representatives were locked in marathon talks late Sunday night in a race to complete the last installment of a landmark UN climate report, as a number of fossil fuel-producing nations objected to strong statements that the world must end its use of coal, oil and natural gas, a source familiar with the talks told CNN. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/OMqC3T2