Russia ordered to pay damages to domestic violence victims and survivors
The European Court of Human Rights said domestic violence against women in Russia is occurring on a "staggering scale."
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U.S. Navy releases images of laser weapon test in the Mideast
The system could be used to counter bomb-laden drone boats deployed by Yemen's Houthi rebels in the Red Sea.
Music producer Flow La Movie among 9 killed in plane crash
Helidosa Aviation Group gave no details on why the pilots aborted the flight or possible causes of the crash.
Birdsong bumps Abba from top-5 on Australian album chart
An album composed to tweets and chirps from some of Australia's most endangered species has made it into the top 5, beating out some Christmas favorites.
5 children die as gust of wind sweeps away bouncy castle
Five other children were being treated, including four in critical condition, officials said.
U.S. Navy rescues 5 Iranians from burning boat loaded with drugs
The Navy says a 6th suspected smuggler is missing after those on the traditional "dhow" boat were seen torching the illicit cargo, which caused it to sink.
Putin and Xi laud close ties amid mounting tension with the West
The leaders held a friendly video call hours after Russia threatened to "respond militarily" in its standoff with the U.S. and NATO over Ukraine.
Russian man convicted of state-ordered killing in Germany
The Kremlin has called the allegations of Russian involvement in the Berlin killing "absolutely groundless."
Police say suspect in murder of billionaire and his wife was caught on video
Barry Sherman was known for aggressive business practices and in a 2001 book, he mused that a rival might want to kill him.
COVID restriction opponents suspected of plot to kill German official
Authorities raided properties, seizing weapons and placing 6 people under investigation over an alleged plot to murder the premier of Saxony state.
Blinken cuts Asia trip short after journalist tests positive for COVID
The secretary will be returning to Washington, D.C., "out of an abundance of caution," State Department spokesman Ned Price said.
Are rocket scientists and brain surgeons really that much smarter?
Researchers compared more than 700 neuroscientists' and aerospace engineers' results on a intelligence assessment with the general public. The results were "quite funny, really."
Bipartisan lawmakers call on Biden to speed up lethal aid to Ukraine
Members of the House Armed Services Committee visited Ukraine on a three-day codel over the weekend.
How a deaf dancer is inspiring the U.K. to learn sign language
Rose Ayling-Ellis has reached the final of Britain's "Strictly Come Dancing" despite not hearing a single note of the music she's dancing to.
Chinese tech giant Alibaba fires employee who claimed sexual assault
The employee, identified only as Ms. Zhou, went public in August with allegations that she was raped by a colleague on a business trip.
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