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"Not feasible now": Iran temporarily halts strict new headscarf law
Wednesday, 18 December 2024
The controversial law proposes harsher punishments for women defying hijab regulations. Iran's reformist President Masoud Pezeshkian opposes the legislation.
India: What's behind BJP's 'deep state' charges against US?
Wednesday, 18 December 2024
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's party accused the US of trying to destabilize India in its prosecution of billionaire Gautam Adani. Both countries have gone to great lengths to boost political, economic and defense ties.
Russia: Remotely detonated bomb in electric scooter kills nuclear protection forces head in Moscow
Tuesday, 17 December 2024
Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov was the head of Russia's Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical Protection Troops. Authorities said the explosion was caused by a bomb hidden inside an electric scooter.
Canada finance minister quits after clash with Trudeau
Tuesday, 17 December 2024
Chrystia Freeland said she differed with the prime minister over the 'best path forward' for the country, especially on questions of greater US tariffs against Canadian goods.
US: 15-yr-old girl shoots dead fellow student and teacher at Wisconsin school, 2nd grader called 911 to report the shooting
Tuesday, 17 December 2024
A shooting at a small Christian school in Madison, Wisconsin, has left at least three, including the suspected shooter, dead. Police later identified the shooter as a 15-year-old student at the school.
Vanuatu rocked by 7.3 magnitude earthquake; buildings collapse, landslides block roads (VIDEO)
Tuesday, 17 December 2024
Witnesses reported seeing bodies among the destruction in Vanuatu's capital, Port Vila. A tsunami warning was lifted two hours after the quake, while Red Cross teams are on standby to assist affected communities.
Mayotte: Thousands feared dead as Cyclone Chido left trails of destruction (VIDEO)
Monday, 16 December 2024
A senior local French official warned that hundreds or potentially thousands likely died in the devastating storm. The French government warned that determining a precise figure might not even be possible.
Parastoo Ahmady: Irani singer arrested for performing without hijab
Sunday, 15 December 2024
Parastoo Ahmady's lawyers have said they do not know who has arrested her and where she is being detained.
How Syria might prosecute Assad
Sunday, 15 December 2024
Will ousted ruler Bashar Assad ever answer for his brutal crimes against the Syrian people? Legal experts break down the options both at home and abroad.
Moody's lowers France's credit rating over sliding finances
Saturday, 14 December 2024
Ratings agency Moody's on Friday downgraded France's credit rating to "Aa3" from "Aa2," in a move that is likely to add pressure on the country's government...
These healthy foods can reduce your chronic pain
Friday, 13 December 2024
Research shows that adopting a healthy diet can reduce chronic pain. Food will never replace the power of painkillers, but scientists are finding out which foods help reduce pain, and why.
Amazon to contribute $1M to Trump's inauguration
Friday, 13 December 2024
Amazon's Prime Video will also stream the inauguration, as it did for Joe Biden in 2021. The tech giant made the announcement as its founder Jeff Bezos is set to meet President-elect Trump next week.
Donald Trump named Time's Person of the Year for 2024
Friday, 13 December 2024
The US president-elect won the accolade for a "comeback of historic proportion," according to the magazine. This is the second time Time chooses Trump after 2016.
Gukesh becomes world's youngest chess champion; Ding says "Was totally in shock when I realized my blunder"
Friday, 13 December 2024
The match seemed to be headed for a tie, but Gukesh Dommaraju snatched victory after China's Ding Liren made a blunder on his 55th move.
The theory of infidelity: The women in Albert Einstein's life
Thursday, 12 December 2024
Albert Einstein loved life — and women. Letters that are now being auctioned at Christie's bear witness to this.
11-yr-old girl survives 3 days at Mediterranean sea after migrant boat sinks in storm
Thursday, 12 December 2024
An 11-year-old girl from Sierra Leone says she was one of 45 who set off from Tunisia, all others are feared dead. The girl was rescued at sea after a three-day ordeal.
South Korea update: Police search President Yoon's office, ex-defense minister attempts suicide
Wednesday, 11 December 2024
The search of president Yoon Suk Yeol's office came ahead of a second attempt to impeach him. Meanwhile, former South Korean Defence Minister Kim Yong-hyun attempted suicide in custody.
US health insurance CEO murder suspect was frustrated with healthcare system, had a chronic back pain
Wednesday, 11 December 2024
The 26-year-old charged with the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson had an angry outburst as he was led into a courthouse. Reports said the suspect struggled with chronic back problems.
Where to next for Israel and Syria after Assad's fall?
Tuesday, 10 December 2024
Israel welcomed the collapse of Bashar Assad's regime, even claiming some credit. But over the weekend, Israeli jets bombed more than 100 sites there, and reports speculated that Israeli troops were heading into Syria.
26-yr-old charged with murder in killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO; What do we know about the suspect
Tuesday, 10 December 2024
A 26-year-old man has been charged with the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, court records say. The suspect was arrested in Pennsylvania and had a gun and a fake ID.
