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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…
Hurricane Dorian appears to spare Puerto Rico, heads for Florida

Hurricane Dorian appears to spare Puerto Rico, heads for Florida

A strengthening Hurricane Dorian appeared to have largely spared Puerto Rico Wednesday, barreling past the US territory that is still…
Home News China ‘rotates’ troops in Hong Kong ahead of planned rallies

Home News China ‘rotates’ troops in Hong Kong ahead of planned rallies

China’s military on Thursday said fresh troops had arrived in Hong Kong as part of a routine “rotation”, as the…
Respiratory ailments rise in Brazil as Amazon fires rage

Respiratory ailments rise in Brazil as Amazon fires rage

PORTO VELHO, Brazil (AP) — Lingering smoke in the Amazon is reportedly causing increased respiratory problems — particularly among children…
UK PM triggers outrage with move to suspend parliament

UK PM triggers outrage with move to suspend parliament

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced Wednesday that parliament would be suspended until October 14 — just two weeks before…
Star-studded Venice opens under cloud of controversy

Star-studded Venice opens under cloud of controversy

The glitzy Venice film festival opens Wednesday with fury over the inclusion of controversial directors Roman Polanski and Nate Parker…
First bishop ordained in China under Vatican deal

First bishop ordained in China under Vatican deal

A Chinese Catholic bishop has been ordained with the joint approval of the Pope and Beijing for the first time…
Two dead as Japan orders 670,000 to flee heavy rains

Two dead as Japan orders 670,000 to flee heavy rains

Two people were confirmed dead on Wednesday as heavy rains pounded southwest Japan, prompting flood and landslide warnings and orders…
Brazil’s Bolsonaro open to foreign aid to fight Amazon fires

Brazil’s Bolsonaro open to foreign aid to fight Amazon fires

Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro is willing to accept foreign aid for fighting fires devastating the Amazon rainforest, but only if…
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