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Two million face statelessness as India publishes citizenship list
August 31, 2019
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
August 31, 2019
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
August 31, 2019
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
August 30, 2019
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
August 30, 2019
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
August 30, 2019
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
August 30, 2019
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
August 29, 2019
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
August 29, 2019
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
August 29, 2019
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…