FBI director says the threat from China is 'more brazen' than ever before
FBI Director Christopher Wray said the bureau is opening new cases to counter Chinese intelligence operations every 12 hours or so.
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Russia sees 'little ground for optimism' in the U.S.'s response on Ukraine crisis
All eyes are now on Vladimir Putin, who will decide how Russia will respond amid fears that Europe could again be plunged into war.
The U.S. and NATO stress unity on Ukraine as EU leaders worry about divisions
European leaders are working their own diplomatic avenues to end the tensions and worry that talk of a Russian invasion of Ukraine could be deepening divisions among them.
U.S. charges Belarus officials with air piracy in reporter's arrest
U.S. prosecutors say Belarusian officials diverted a flight to Minsk so they could arrest opposition activist and journalist Raman Pratasevich on charges of inciting riots against the government.
Garbage and recyclables pile up as omicron takes its toll on sanitation workers
Some cities are so shorthanded they have temporarily stopped collecting things like recyclables or oversized junk to focus on the grosser, smellier stuff.
North Korea launches another suspected missile amid stalled talks with the U.S.
The launch corresponded with an unexplained order by the FAA to ground some flights on the U.S. West Coast.
Omicron surge sets records as flight disruptions continue
More than 1,400 flights canceled worldwide Monday, adding to thousands canceled over the Christmas weekend. And across the country, long lines continued at COVID-19 testing sites.
Russia envoy says Moscow might up the ante if the West ignores its demands
Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov accused Western allies of continuously pushing the envelope in relations with Russia.
Pakistan is trying to rally Muslim countries to help Afghanistan
Pakistan's foreign minister said his message to Sunday meeting is "Please do not abandon Afghanistan. Please engage. We are speaking for the people of Afghanistan."
Omicron may be less severe in South Africa. That may not be the case for the U.S.
Researchers in South Africa have found that people infected with omicron, on average, are less likely to end up in the hospital. But the variant may act differently here in the U.S.