‘Gender apartheid’: UN experts denounce Iran’s proposed hijab law
Middle East
September 2, 2023
‘Gender apartheid’: UN experts denounce Iran’s proposed hijab law
CNN — A new draft law that would enshrine harsh punishments for women and girls who fail to wear a…
Taiwan’s election battle shaken up by billionaire’s second attempt at presidency
World
September 1, 2023
Taiwan’s election battle shaken up by billionaire’s second attempt at presidency
CNN — A self-made, septuagenarian billionaire with limited political experience has thrown his hat into one of the most consequential…
Gabon’s military coup has overthrown a powerful political dynasty. Here’s what to know
World
September 1, 2023
Gabon’s military coup has overthrown a powerful political dynasty. Here’s what to know
CNN — A military coup thrust the Central African nation of Gabon into turmoil Wednesday, unseating the president – whose…
‘It brought back memories of Syria.’ For refugees in Sudan, war is a reminder of the terror they left behind
Middle East
September 1, 2023
‘It brought back memories of Syria.’ For refugees in Sudan, war is a reminder of the terror they left behind
CNN — Abad remembers rockets and barrel bombs tumbling over his hometown of Aleppo, a sprawling city in northwestern Syria…
New York City mosques can now broadcast Muslim call to prayer on Friday afternoons without permit
World
September 1, 2023
New York City mosques can now broadcast Muslim call to prayer on Friday afternoons without permit
CNN — New York City issued new guidance Tuesday allowing mosques (masjids) to broadcast the Muslim call to prayer on…
Niger junta order police to expel French ambassador
World
September 1, 2023
Niger junta order police to expel French ambassador
CNN — The military junta in Niger has canceled the visa of the French ambassador and instructed police to expel…
Retired teacher sentenced to death in Saudi Arabia after tweeting criticism
Middle East
September 1, 2023
Retired teacher sentenced to death in Saudi Arabia after tweeting criticism
CNN — A Saudi court has sentenced a retired teacher to death over his comments online, say his brother and…
At least 74 dead after fire tears through building used as temporary housing in South Africa
World
September 1, 2023
At least 74 dead after fire tears through building used as temporary housing in South Africa
Johannesburg CNN — At least 74 people have died and dozens more were injured after a fire tore through a…
New Delhi doesn’t want its monkeys to ruin G20. But it has a plan
World
September 1, 2023
New Delhi doesn’t want its monkeys to ruin G20. But it has a plan
CNN — Authorities in India are determined to keep a lid on any monkey business ahead of world leaders jetting…
Chinese people are living two years longer thanks to ‘war on pollution,’ report says
World
August 30, 2023
Chinese people are living two years longer thanks to ‘war on pollution,’ report says
Hong Kong CNN — Ten years ago, China’s capital was often covered in dense yellow and gray smog, so thick…