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Lack of medical resources causes surge in death toll in Africa's COVID-19 cases, a World Health Organization (WHO) official said Thursday.

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on Friday called for the end of vaccine nationalism, while criticizing some wealthy countries for hoarding vaccines. He made the call during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation's (APEC) Informal Leaders' Retreat, where leaders of member economies discussed cooperation in fighting against COVID-19 and promoting economic recovery.

The historic mass protests erupting on the streets of Cuba are sparking concern of another potential crisis. CNN's Patrick Oppmann reports the economic and political conditions could lead to a flood of Cubans taking on the high seas to escape.

De Dalton's restaurant, run by chef Robbert Jan de Veen in the town of Voorthuizen near Amsterdam has made an attempt to secure a place for himself in the Guinness Book of Records with the world's most expensive hamburger at a price of €5,000 ($5,938).

Public health officials say a rapid and sustained increase in COVID cases requires them to bring back the mask mandate.Starting this weekend, Los Angeles County will require all residents to once again wear masks indoors, regardless of their vaccination status.

With athletes arriving for the Olympics just a week away, can Japan navigate the challenges of quarantines, fan bans, protests, and rising Covid cases?

A new book by writer Joby Warrick reveals that Syria's nerve agents nearly fell into terrorist hands on at least two occasions. Anderson Cooper Full Circle airs Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 6p E.T.

Journalist Joby Warrick tells the story of a spy working for the CIA who passed on top-secret information about Syria's chemical-weapons program for over 14 years. Anderson Cooper Full Circle airs Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 6p E.T.

California Governor Gavin Newsom has approved a budget including $156 million to address discrimination and rising hate incidents against the Asian American Pacific Islander communities. (July 16)

Bruno Weber's estate in Switzerland is like a fantasy world come to life: fairytale creatures and mystical figures populate the garden and home of the artist, who died in 2011. The dream-like architecture is enchanting.

During a speaking tour in Des Moines on Friday, Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said the Afghan people should take up arms to prevent the Taliban from gaining full control of the country. (July 16)

The death toll in flood-hit western Germany and Belgium continues to rise, as search and rescue operations continue for hundreds more still unaccounted for or in danger. (July 16)