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Two million face statelessness as India publishes citizenship list

Two million face statelessness as India publishes citizenship list

Almost two million people in northeast India were left facing statelessness on Saturday after the state of Assam published a…
N. Korea hits out at Pompeo, warns hopes for US talks ‘disappearing

N. Korea hits out at Pompeo, warns hopes for US talks ‘disappearing

North Korea Saturday lashed out at US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo over his comments on Pyongyang’s “rogue behavior” and…
Hong Kong protesters defy rally ban after crackdown

Hong Kong protesters defy rally ban after crackdown

Thousands of pro-democracy protesters defied a police ban on rallying in Hong Kong on Saturday, a day after several leading…
DR Congo Ebola death toll crosses 2,000 ahead of UN chief’s visit

DR Congo Ebola death toll crosses 2,000 ahead of UN chief’s visit

The Ebola outbreak showed no signs of easing in DR Congo Friday on the eve of the UN chief’s visit,…
Leading Hong Kong democracy activist Joshua Wong arrested: party

Leading Hong Kong democracy activist Joshua Wong arrested: party

Leading Hong Kong democracy activist Joshua Wong was arrested Friday, his party said, a day ahead of a planned rally…
Former Colombian rebel leader announces return to arms

Former Colombian rebel leader announces return to arms

A former senior commander of the dissolved FARC rebel army in Colombia announced Thursday he is taking up arms again…
Trump’s personal assistant steps down over info breach: reports

Trump’s personal assistant steps down over info breach: reports

Donald Trump’s personal assistant Madeleine Westerhout resigned on Thursday after she shared information about the president’s family with journalists, US…
Conte to lead ‘more united’ Italy after far-right fall from power

Conte to lead ‘more united’ Italy after far-right fall from power

Italy’s premier-designate Giuseppe Conte said Thursday his new coalition would lead a “more united, inclusive” country after a deal was…
Bangladeshis speak up about ‘rampant’ rapes in Islamic schools

Bangladeshis speak up about ‘rampant’ rapes in Islamic schools

Former Bangladeshi students are turning to social media to detail allegations of “rampant” sex abuse at the hands of teachers…
Court bids launched to stop Johnson suspending UK parliament

Court bids launched to stop Johnson suspending UK parliament

Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s suspension of parliament weeks before Britain’s EU departure date faced legal challenges on Thursday following a…
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