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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…
To overcome travel ban, some Americans taking cases to court
December 27, 2019
To overcome travel ban, some Americans taking cases to court
NEW YORK (AP) — Mohammed Hafar paced around the airport terminal — first to the monitor to check flight arrivals,…
Wildfire in Chilean port city of Valparaiso leaves 700 homeless
December 27, 2019
Wildfire in Chilean port city of Valparaiso leaves 700 homeless
SANTIAGO (Reuters) — More than 245 homes have been destroyed and 700 people left destitute after a forest fire tore…
In an Indian village, a woman’s killing and alleged rape opens caste divides
December 27, 2019
In an Indian village, a woman’s killing and alleged rape opens caste divides
HINDU NAGAR, India (Reuters) — When the young woman limped toward shopkeeper Ravindra Prakash, pleading for help on a dark…
15 killed, dozens injured as plane crashes in Kazakhstan
December 27, 2019
15 killed, dozens injured as plane crashes in Kazakhstan
At least 15 people died and dozens were injured on Friday when a passenger plane carrying 100 people crashed shortly…
Internet restrictions ahead of fresh India protests
December 27, 2019
Internet restrictions ahead of fresh India protests
Mobile internet was cut on Friday in parts of India’s most populous state and thousands of riot police were deployed…
‘I’m still scared’ – Asia remembers tsunami that killed 230,000
December 26, 2019
‘I’m still scared’ – Asia remembers tsunami that killed 230,000
PHANG NGA, Thailand (Reuters) — Communities across Asia commemorated the more than 230,000 victims of the Indian Ocean tsunami on…
Notre Dame rector says fragile cathedral might not be saved
December 26, 2019
Notre Dame rector says fragile cathedral might not be saved
PARIS (AP) — The rector of Notre Dame Cathedral says the Paris landmark is still so fragile that there’s a…