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N Korea: Trump’s birthday greet not enough to resume talks
January 11, 2020
N Korea: Trump’s birthday greet not enough to resume talks
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — A North Korean official on Saturday said that the US and South Korea are dreaming…
As young India protests, young Bollywood finds its voice
January 11, 2020
As young India protests, young Bollywood finds its voice
Fearing a backlash from fans, politicians and religious zealots, Bollywood stars have in the past usually steered clear of India’s…
Australia fires ‘long way from over’ but rain brings relief
January 11, 2020
Australia fires ‘long way from over’ but rain brings relief
Massive bushfires in southeastern Australia still have a “long way to go”, authorities have warned, even as colder conditions brought…
Climate at mercy of politics in 2020, experts warn
January 11, 2020
Climate at mercy of politics in 2020, experts warn
2020 is the most crucial year yet for humanity’s plan to dodge the bullet of catastrophic global warming, experts said…
India’s road-block women vow to fight on against citizenship law
January 10, 2020
India’s road-block women vow to fight on against citizenship law
Every night, 75-year-old Noornissa braves the freezing cold to help block one of the main roads into the capital of…
Royal courtiers chart path for Prince Harry’s independence
January 10, 2020
Royal courtiers chart path for Prince Harry’s independence
LONDON (AP) — Queen Elizabeth II has moved quickly to take control of the crisis surrounding the decision by Prince…
Islamic extremism wracks Burkina Faso, spreading east
January 10, 2020
Islamic extremism wracks Burkina Faso, spreading east
FADA N’GOURMA, Burkina Faso (AP) — The jihadists who killed Wabwa Ampougovni’s son and two grandchildren wanted them to suffer:…
Puerto Rico earthquake aftermath deepens as govt seeks help
January 10, 2020
Puerto Rico earthquake aftermath deepens as govt seeks help
GUAYANILLA, Puerto Rico (AP) — More than 2,000 people in shelters. Nearly one million without power. Hundreds of thousands without…
Australians leave homes as heat, winds escalate fire danger
January 10, 2020
Australians leave homes as heat, winds escalate fire danger
EDEN, Australia (AP) — Thousands of people fled their homes and helicopters dropped supplies to towns at risk of nearby…
India’s top court orders review of all curbs in Kashmir
January 10, 2020
India’s top court orders review of all curbs in Kashmir
NEW DELHI (AP) — India’s top court on Friday ordered the government to review all restrictions, including suspension of internet…