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china

Chinese City Asks People to Close Their Windows in Case COVID Blows In From North Korea
The wind could be carrying COVID-19 in, officials suggested. Scientists are doubtful.
Hanako Montgomery
6.8.22
winter olympics 2022

Poster Child for China’s Winter Olympics Now An Ambassador for US Olympics Bid
“With this attitude of playing both sides, she is better off as a politician,” a commenter said of skier Eileen Gu.
Rachel Cheung
6.8.22
Berlin

One Dead After Car Driven Into Crowd of People in Berlin
Several others were injured in the incident. Police said it was too early to tell whether they were responding to an accident or an intentional act.
Matthew Champion
6.8.22
Photos

Eerie Photos of a Movie Theatre That Caught Fire 25 Years Ago
In 1997, the Uphaar Cinema in New Delhi burnt down and claimed 59 lives. This is what it looks like today.
Jaishree Kumar
6.8.22
xinjiang

UN Human Rights Chief Is Silent on China’s Abuses in Xinjiang, and Scholars Are Fuming
Michelle Bachelet’s statement contradicted what scholars know about China’s atrocities in Xinjiang, 37 experts say in a scathing letter.
Rachel Cheung
6.8.22
Save Ourselves

Can Eating Fish Ever Be Sustainable?
"Seaspiracy" says no, but the truth is more complicated – especially when it comes to tuna.
Lena Corner
6.8.22
Crime

Ultra-Wealthy Cop ‘Joe Ferrari’ Given Life in Prison for Torturing Suspect to Death
The Thai police chief, also suspected of vast corruption, was known for his luxury car collection, despite his official salary being $1,225 a month.
Gavin Butler
6.8.22
vox pop

Avril Lavigne's 'Let Go' Is Turning 20. What Do Teens Make of It Today?
Th album that birthed "Complicated" is two decades old this year.
Izzy Copestake
6.8.22
relationships

How to Make a Polyamorous Relationship Work
Polyamorous relationships are becoming increasingly common. But what is polyamory and how do you make a poly relationship work?
Holly Bodeker-Smith
6.8.22
Party

The Secrets to Partying Until the Sun Rises
Tried and tested tips for keeping the sesh going all the way till morning.
Romano Santos
6.8.22
Politics

Why This Rich and Powerful Family Is Blamed for All of Sri Lanka’s Money Problems
“We used to make figures of him to worship. Now, I want him gone.”
Pallavi Pundir
6.8.22
Drugs

Here's What Happens When You Take Dexies on a Night Out
Its original purpose was to treat ADHD, then it became a study drug, and now it's found its way to the clubs.
Julie Fenwick
6.8.22
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