Former Chinese President Jiang Zemin dies at 96
Jiang led his country out of isolation after the Tiananmen Square crackdown, backing economic reform that ushered a decade of explosive growth.
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Singapore repeals gay sex ban but sets new rules to block marriage equality
Parliament lifted a ban criminalizing sex between men this week. It also passed an amendment that will effectively block attempts to legalize marriage.
U.S.A. advances to World Cup knockout stage with win over Iran
The U.S. men's national soccer team defeated Iran 1-0 in a must-win game.
Iran general says over 300 people killed in protests
Iran has for the first time reported that more than 300 people have died in over two months of protests sparked by the death of Mahsa Amini in police custody.
China launches new crew to Tiangong space station
The Shenzhou 15 crew will take over from three fellow space station fliers as China establishes a permanent presence in low-Earth orbit.
Every monk in temple defrocked after testing positive for meth
"The temple is now empty of monks and nearby villagers are concerned they cannot do any merit-making," an official said.
U.S.-Iran World Cup tensions culminates in key match
This is the first time the countries have faced each other at the World Cup since 1998. This year's tournament takes place as anti-regime protests rock Iran.
Qatar acknowledges over 400 workers died preparing for World Cup
The comment by a top Qatari official marks a drastically higher number than any other previously offered by Doha.
Wait times for the iPhone 14 Pro stretch past 5 weeks
The delay means that a consumer buying the phone today likely won't get it in time for the holidays.
Students sent home, demonstrators questioned as China tries to end protests
Crowds angered by severe anti-COVID restrictions gathered over the weekend in the biggest show of public dissent the country has seen in decades.
Palestinians say 3 people killed by Israeli fire in West Bank
More than 138 Palestinians have been killed in the West Bank and east Jerusalem this year, making it the deadliest year since 2006.
Australia retracts 33,000 fines issued over COVID-19 rule breaches
The legal aid organization that brought the court challenge hailed the ruling as a "momentous" victory for the rule of law.
3 stowaways rescued from oil tanker's rudder in Spanish port
The men were discovered after the Alithini II tanker pulled into port at Las Palmas, Spain, 11 days after leaving Nigeria
Protester runs onto field with rainbow flag during World Cup match
Host nation Qatar has faced heavy criticism for its human rights record, treatment of LGBTQ+ people and the working conditions of the migrants who helped build the stadiums.
How a man's beheading 50 years ago led France to end the death penalty
On November 28, 1972, Roger Bontems was guillotined for a murder he did not commit. His lawyer would spend the rest of his life campaigning to end the death penalty.
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In Trump's pardon economy, victims lost out on $119M in restitution
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8-month Iran war looms large over Israeli election
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John Thune's balancing act: Inside his push to save the GOP majority
These factors could decide Netanyahu's fate in Israel's election
DOJ takes steps to charge James Comey again
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Trump's oil and gas stocks gained millions during Iran war
Court dismisses DOJ's request to force California to set aside ballots
Maurene Comey, James Comey's daughter, was unlawfully fired, judge rules
