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Malaysian PM submits resignation in shock move

It was also not immediately clear what the king's next step would be and whether Prime Minister Mahathir could form another government.

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Auschwitz Memorial criticizes new Amazon Prime show 'Hunters'

"We honor the victims by preserving factual accuracy," the memorial said of a scene it thought was both offensive and dangerous.

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Coronavirus updates: 10 Italian communities on lockdown as death toll rises in China

As Italy experiences a surge in coronavirus cases, here is the latest for Sunday, Feb. 23.

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Lockdowns to curb coronavirus epidemic lead to a rise in mental health issues

Government-enforced moves to deal with coronavirus outbreak are forcing millions of Chinese people to deal with the emotional and psychological fallout.

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At least 7 dead in Turkey after magnitude 5.7 earthquake strikes northwest Iran

The tremblor centered on the Iranian city of Khoy and affected villages in the Turkish province of Van.

USA

Facing a Palestinian state, Arab Israelis find Trump's Mideast plan unworkable

Arab citizens have slammed the measure as "racist" and part of a long-term Israeli strategy to expand its territory while maintaining a Jewish majority.

USA

Harry and Meghan to drop their 'Sussex Royal' brand name

The pair had intended to use it for their charity foundation, but will now be forced to change their brand name.

Europe News

EU budget summit ends without agreement on bloc's long-term financing

The summit failed to close the gap between the "frugal four" and a larger group wanting more money to meet big European ambitions.

World News

COVID-19: Virus spreads across Europe — but borders stay open

Austria, Croatia, Switzerland and mainland Spain confirmed their first cases of the COVID-19 on Tuesday as Europe scrambled to respond.

USA

Prince Andrew urged to 'call the FBI' about Jeffrey Epstein on London bus sign

"If you see this man please ask him to call the FBI to answer their questions," the sign said.

USA

Calls for anti-extremism measures as Germany mourns victims of fatal shooting

'The indifference shown in Europe to the fight against rising xenophobia has led to new attacks being added every day,' Turkey's foreign ministry said.

USA

U.S.-Taliban reduction in violence to start Friday ahead of broader deal

The U.S. has 12,000 to 13,000 troops in Afghanistan, in a conflict that has raged for 18 years.

USA

Coronavirus updates: South Korea reports big jump in cases, virus spreading in Chinese prisons

As the total number of COVID-19 cases reaches 76,000 globally, here is the latest news on Feb 21.

USA

Portuguese lawmakers vote to allow euthanasia

Hundreds protest outside parliament as bill passes.

USA

Man arrested for attempted murder after stabbing at London mosque

Images posted to social media showed a white man in a red hooded top, jeans and bare feet being pinned to the floor by police officers inside the mosque.

USA

Two killed after train derails in Australia

Local media carried pictures showing several carriages of the train askew off the tracks, with the locomotive on its side.

USA

Far-right motive suspected after deadly attack in Germany

"Everything will be done to investigate the circumstances of these terrible murders," German Chancellor Angela Merkel said.

USA

Coronavirus updates: 2 passengers die after leaving 'chaotic' cruise ship

The death toll from the coronavirus outbreak climbed to 2,118 in China. Here is the latest for Thursday Feb. 20.

Sport

PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi charged in FIFA bribery case

He has been charged with inciting ex-FIFA secretary general Jerome Valcke ``to commit "aggravated criminal mismanagement".

Germany

Racism and far-right threat 'very high' in Germany, says minister

"The threat posed by far-right extremism, anti-Semitism and racism is very high in Germany," Seehofer told reporters.