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Netflix rejects calls to add disclaimer to The Crown

Netflix rejects calls to add disclaimer to The Crown

LONDON — Netflix has “no plans” to add a disclaimer to “The Crown” stating that its lavish drama about Britain's royal family is a work of fiction. In a statement Saturday, Netflix said it has always presented the drama, as just that — a drama.
Asia Today: South Korean minister warns of virus 'war zone'

Asia Today: South Korean minister warns of virus 'war zone'

SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of — South Korea's health minister said Monday that the Seoul metropolitan area is now a “COVID-19 war zone,” as the country reported another 615 new infections and the virus appeared to be spreading faster.
In Georgia, Loeffler again refuses to say Trump lost

In Georgia, Loeffler again refuses to say Trump lost

ATLANTA — Sen. Kelly Loeffler repeatedly refused to acknowledge that President Donald Trump lost reelection in November, as she debated her Democratic opponent, Rev.
Will the US ever have a national COVID-19 testing strategy?

Will the US ever have a national COVID-19 testing strategy?

NEW YORK — As the coronavirus epidemic worsens, U.S. health experts hope Joe Biden's administration will put in place something Donald Trump's has not — a comprehensive national testing strategy.
Hong Kong police arrest 8 over university protest

Hong Kong police arrest 8 over university protest

Hong Kong authorities arrested eight people Monday in connection with an unauthorized protest at a university campus last month, amid a widening crackdown on dissent in the semi-autonomous Chinese territory.
Iran says US 'got the message' on tense exchanges in Gulf

Iran says US 'got the message' on tense exchanges in Gulf

TEHRAN, Iran — Iran said Monday it was glad the United States “got the message” and modified its behaviour in the Persian Gulf, after the top U.S.
Sinovac aims for 600 million dose capacity for COVID vaccine

Sinovac aims for 600 million dose capacity for COVID vaccine

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Chinese vaccine company Sinovac announced Monday that it is planning to complete a new facility to double its annual vaccine production capacity to 600 million doses by the end of the year, while also securing a $500 million investme
Chinese probe orbiting moon with Earth-bound samples

Chinese probe orbiting moon with Earth-bound samples

BEIJING — A Chinese probe was orbiting the moon on Monday in preparation for the returning of samples of the lunar surface to Earth for the first time in almost 45 years.
Trump lawyer Giuliani in hospital after positive COVID test

Trump lawyer Giuliani in hospital after positive COVID test

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Sunday his personal attorney Rudy Giuliani has tested positive for the coronavirus, making him the latest in Trump's inner circle to contract the disease that is now surging across the U.S.
Venezuela vote likely to give Congress to Maduro's party

Venezuela vote likely to give Congress to Maduro's party

CARACAS, Venezuela — Venezuela's congressional election on Sunday will almost certainly give President Nicolás Maduro control over the country's last major independent institution, but will do little to improve his image at home and abroad.