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Five wounded in stabbing at New York rabbi’s house
December 29, 2019
Five wounded in stabbing at New York rabbi’s house
An intruder stabbed and wounded five people at a rabbi’s house in New York during a party to celebrate the…
The ‘lathi’: India’s colonial vintage anti-protest weapon
December 29, 2019
The ‘lathi’: India’s colonial vintage anti-protest weapon
As Indian protests against a new citizenship law have intensified, so has police use of “lathis”, sturdy sticks used to…
Sydney fireworks to go ahead despite massive protest petition
December 29, 2019
Sydney fireworks to go ahead despite massive protest petition
A petition to cancel Sydney’s famous New Year’s Eve fireworks and use the money to fight bushfires ringing the city…
N. Korea’s Kim holds top party meeting ahead of US deadline
December 29, 2019
N. Korea’s Kim holds top party meeting ahead of US deadline
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has convened a key meeting of top ruling party officials, state media said Sunday,…
UN condemns human rights abuses against Myanmar’s Rohingya
December 28, 2019
UN condemns human rights abuses against Myanmar’s Rohingya
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The UN General Assembly approved a resolution Friday strongly condemning human rights abuses against Myanmar’s Rohingya…
Hong Kong police arrest protesters in shopping mall
December 28, 2019
Hong Kong police arrest protesters in shopping mall
HONG KONG (Reuters) – Hong Kong police arrested about a dozen protesters and used pepper spray on Saturday to break…
Thai Navy SEAL dies after yearlong infection after cave rescue
December 28, 2019
Thai Navy SEAL dies after yearlong infection after cave rescue
A Thai Navy SEAL who aided with the rescue of a youth football team trapped in a flooded cave last…
Violent clashes in new round of Chile protests
December 28, 2019
Violent clashes in new round of Chile protests
Thousands of protesters clashed with police Friday in Santiago in a fresh round of anti-government demonstrations that erupted more than…
India’s protests: why now?
December 28, 2019
India’s protests: why now?
Mumbai-based copywriter Sarah Syed says she was long alarmed by the Hindu nationalist direction of India under Prime Minister Narendra…
Russia challenges WADA doping ban
December 27, 2019
Russia challenges WADA doping ban
Russia on Friday formally contested a four-year ban from major sporting events over doping violations that President Vladimir Putin has…