China reopens its doors to the world after the end of restrictions on international travel
by HONG KONG—Tens of thousands of travelers began streaming in and out of mainland China on Sunday as Beijing lifted nearly all of its border restrictions, …
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Iran executes two protesters accused of killing a militia member
Iran on Saturday hanged two men who were convicted of killing a militia member during anti-government protests, according to Iranian state media, the third and …
Mourners quietly bid farewell to Pope Benedict
VATICAN CITY—The body of Pope Benedict XVI lay before the main altar of St. Peter’s Basilica on Monday, his head resting on a pair of …
China promotes US ambassador to foreign minister
HONG KONG—China has named its ambassador to the US as its new foreign minister, a promotion that goes against precedent and signals a continuation of …
Brazil’s President-elect Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva says he will end illegal deforestation of the Amazon
MARAÃ, Brazil—Dismayed by illegal logging and fishing near his Amazon River village, Alzanir de Souza organized a flotilla of small boats for 200 family members …