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Jordan's King Abdullah II is shown speaking behind a microphone and wearing a dark suit.

‘Pandora Papers’ expose hidden wealth of global elite

Top of The World: A trove of leaked documents, referred to as the Pandora Papers, has revealed the secret assets of hundreds of world leaders. And, New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced plans to walk back her government’s zero-tolerance strategy to the coronavirus pandemic. Also, American scientists David Julius and Ardem Patapoutian have been awarded the Nobel Prize in medicine.

‘Pandora Papers’ expose hidden wealth of global elite
Author Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala poses for the camera in a dark blue outfit

WTO head Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala on vaccines: ‘We have to solve the health crisis if we want economic recovery’

WTO head Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala on vaccines: ‘We have to solve the health crisis if we want economic recovery’
Two people are shown in shadow running toward an ambulance with red brake lights on in the rain.

Brazil exceeds 4,000 daily COVID-19 deaths, India sees record infections

Brazil exceeds 4,000 daily COVID-19 deaths, India sees record infections
US Capitol police with guns drawn stand near a barricaded door as members of a mob try to break into the House Chamber in Washington.

The world reacts to chaotic rampage at the US Capitol; China calls out US on 'hypocrisy'; Biden victory confirmed by Congress

The world reacts to chaotic rampage at the US Capitol; China calls out US on 'hypocrisy'; Biden victory confirmed by Congress
Three people are shown sitting on the ground in front of a long reflecting pool with the Washington Monument in the distance as the sun comes up.

US presidential contest remains undecided as world looks on; Poland indefinitely delays abortion ruling; The president of Kosovo has resigned

US presidential contest remains undecided as world looks on; Poland indefinitely delays abortion ruling; The president of Kosovo has resigned
A woman leader holds up a COVID-19 chart card.

It's official: Women are better leaders in a pandemic

A new analysis of 194 countries found that women-led nations have a better handle on the coronavirus pandemic. Not only were infection rates generally lower; fatality rates were also noticeably lower, too.

It's official: Women are better leaders in a pandemic
United States Senator for California Kamala Harris attends the "Families Belong Together: Freedom for Immigrants" March in Los Angeles, June 30, 2018.

Harris veep pick welcomed by diasporas; Scottish passenger train derails; New Zealand reimposes lockdown measures

Joe Biden’s selection of Sen. Kamala Harris as his running mate for the 2020 presidential contest is drawing attention from a wide range of groups. And, a passenger train derailed during storms on Wednesday in the Aberdeenshire area of Scotland. Also, in New Zealand, government officials are looking into the possibility that freight could be the source of the first COVID-19 infections in over three months.

Harris veep pick welcomed by diasporas; Scottish passenger train derails; New Zealand reimposes lockdown measures
A woman is shown sitting on a metal bench and holding three red roses while wearing a protective face mask.

Global coronavirus cases top 20M as Russia approves vaccine

The number of confirmed coronavirus cases worldwide topped 20 million, more than half of them from the United States, India and Brazil, as Russia on Tuesday became the first country to approve a vaccine against the virus.

Global coronavirus cases top 20M as Russia approves vaccine
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Symbols of 'racist past' topple amid global BLM protests; New Zealand reports no active COVID-19 cases

A statue of a British slave trader in the UK and confederate statues in the US have been toppled or defaced as protesters demand a reckoning on systemic racism. Some Minneapolis City Council members said they will “begin the process of ending the Minneapolis Police Department." New Zealand has no active cases of COVID-19 in the country. Brasilia has become a new hotspot for the virus.

Symbols of 'racist past' topple amid global BLM protests; New Zealand reports no active COVID-19 cases
A woman, wearing a protective face mask and a jean jacket is shown walking past Notre-Dame Cathedral in the background in soft focus.

Some countries herald lifting of coronavirus lockdowns, but UK says not yet

Countries from Italy to New Zealand have announced the easing of coronavirus lockdowns but Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson, back at work on Monday after being hospitalized with the disease, said it was too early to relax restrictions there.

Some countries herald lifting of coronavirus lockdowns, but UK says not yet
A photographer wearing a protective blue glove and is holding a picture of the very street they are standing in — presently empty and in the photo filled with people.

Signs of hope in Spain and Italy; Stemming the economic impact of COVID-19; South Korea flattened the curve. What happens next?

US officials warn of "our Pearl Harbor moment" as the number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the US nears 340,000. Europe and South Korea may be showing signs of hope. And, how are countries dealing with the economic impact of COVID-19 on their societies and banking systems? Also, the pandemic has changed the way people and products are moving around the world. Some hope that lessons learned can help in the fight against climate change.

Signs of hope in Spain and Italy; Stemming the economic impact of COVID-19; South Korea flattened the curve. What happens next?
Flowers, cards and stuffed animals decorate a face as a tribute to victims of the Christchurch mosque shootings

New Zealand promises new gun laws within days. How can they move so fast?

New Zealand may announce new gun laws within days. That's because there isn't an equivalent to the Second Amendment, explains one law professor, so the prime minister can move faster than US politicians.

New Zealand promises new gun laws within days. How can they move so fast?
Two witnesses wearing black hats speak to a police officer who is holding a rifle.

New Zealand mosque shootings kill 49 in terrorist attack

At least one gunman killed 49 people and wounded more than 40 during Friday prayers at two New Zealand mosques in the country's worst ever mass shooting.

New Zealand mosque shootings kill 49 in terrorist attack
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New Zealand's prime minister is a rock star on the world stage. At home, supporters are impatient.

Jacinda Ardern's slowness in delivering on campaign promises, particularly tackling high levels of income inequality, frustrates domestic supporters in contrast with the global euphoria around her that peaked last month.

New Zealand's prime minister is a rock star on the world stage. At home, supporters are impatient.