'I Will Do It Again': Myanmar Student Defies Junta From Jail
Student activist Lin Lin led protests against Myanmar's junta, defying the generals for months before being hunted down and caught.
Biden Attacks Trump, Warns US Democracy At Risk In State Of Union Speech
President Joe Biden launched a fiery attack on his "dangerous" November presidential election rival Donald Trump in Thursday's State of the Union address, warning that US democracy is under "assault."
'Rainbow Catholics': Mexican Church Welcomes LGBTQ Community
As a teenager, Victor Rodriguez felt excluded from his religion for being gay, but now he's welcome at inclusive masses in a Mexico City church, where same-sex couples have also begun receiving blessings with the pope's endorsement.
Tibetans Fear For Future As They Recall Failed Uprising
The Dalai Lama, wrapped in red and yellow robes, urged chanting monks and nuns in his latest public prayers to help heal the world with their "compassionate heart".
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Tensions In Israel War Cabinet As Gaza Conflict Rages
Israel's war cabinet, seen as a symbol of national unity in the war against Hamas, has been shaken by political rivalry between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and centrist Benny Gantz, analysts say.
Not Just Humans: Bees And Chimps Can Also Pass On Their Skills
Bumblebees and chimpanzees can learn skills from their peers so complicated that they could never have mastered them on their own, an ability previously thought to be unique to humans, two studies said on Wednesday.
UN Security Council Meeting Raises Alarm On 'Critical' Haiti Situation
The UN Security Council expressed its concern over the deteriorating situation in violence-gripped Haiti on Wednesday, as Washington ramped up pressure on absent Prime Minister Ariel Henry to secure a political settlement.
Senegal Should Vote At End Of March After Weeks Of Crisis
Senegalese voters should finally head to the polls at the end of March, following a string of announcements late Wednesday marking the latest twist in weeks of crisis triggered by the delay to the presidential election.
Ukraine Hits Behind Frontlines As Odesa Blasts Rock Greek PM Visit
Ukraine stepped up attacks behind Russian lines on Wednesday with the apparent killing of a Russian election official in a car bomb and a drone assault on a metals plant.
'Reframed' Iran Ties Shield Saudi In Gaza War: Analysts
A surprise deal reached one year ago to mend ties with Iran has paid dividends for Saudi Arabia, largely shielding it from the Israel-Hamas war and related unrest, analysts say.
Quit Medicine For Farming? South Korean Doctors Speak Out
From the outside, Seoul's main hospitals seem unchanged: ambulances pull up, patients walk in, staff in white coats walk around purposefully.
'Worse Than Hell': The Perils Of Pregnancy In War-torn Gaza
Forced to flee her home by Israeli bombardment, Asmaa Ahmed gave birth in the middle of the night in a Gaza City school that had no electricity.
Hunger Crisis In Gaza: What To Know
Children have begun starving to death in Gaza, where the United Nations has warned a famine is "almost inevitable."
Trump Set For Super Tuesday Knockout In White House Race
Polls began closing Tuesday on the biggest day of the year for US presidential primaries, with Donald Trump expected to cement his hold on the Republican nomination and set up a rematch with President Joe Biden in November.
British Actress Says Suffered 'Smear Campaign' After Accusing Polanski
British actress Charlotte Lewis on Tuesday told a French court she had been the victim of a "smear campaign" after she accused Franco-Polish filmmaker Roman Polanski of sexually abusing her as a teenager.
US President's Annual Address An Exhausting 'Super Bowl,' Speechwriters Say
When US President Joe Biden gives his State of the Union speech on Thursday, it will be the culmination of three months' intensive work for his speechwriters.
US Supreme Court Rules Trump Can Stay On Colorado Primary Ballot
The US Supreme Court on Monday removed a potential hurdle to Donald Trump's bid to recapture the White House, unanimously dismissing a state court ruling that could have barred him from the ballot for engaging in insurrection.
France Enshrines Abortion As Constitutional Right In World First
The French parliament voted Monday to anchor the right to abortion in the constitution, making France the first country in the world to offer explicit protection for terminating a pregnancy in its basic law.
China's Leadership 'Confident' Economy Will Improve
China's leadership is confident the economy will improve, an official said Monday, ahead of a key political meeting in which Beijing is expected to unveil one of its most pessimistic growth targets in years.
AI Bot 'Jennifer' Calling California Voters For Congress Hopeful
Jennifer spent her weekend calling California voters, urging them to cast their ballot in Tuesday's primary election for Democrat Peter Dixon.
Gaza Truce Talks In Cairo As Heavy Fighting Rages
Mediators in Cairo made a renewed push for a Gaza ceasefire, but differences remained as fighting raged on in the Palestinian territory gripped by desperate food shortages.
Israel On Board With Gaza Peace Deal, As US Airdrops Begin
Israel has broadly accepted a ceasefire deal with Hamas, a senior US official said Saturday, as the first American airdrops of humanitarian aid were carried out over war-ravaged Gaza.
In Former Haven, Sudanese Terrified By Paramilitaries
A communications blackout has made information scarce from Sudan's Al-Jazira state, which paramilitaries pushed into in December, but rare interviews with residents have detailed grim conditions in the former safe haven.
War Spurs Anger Over Israel Military Exemption For Ultra-Orthodox
As Israelis are called up to join the war effort in Gaza, anger is mounting at the ultra-Orthodox community which has long been spared the compulsory military service required of most citizens.
'Difficult Discussions' As WTO Talks Run Beyond Deadline
The world's trade ministers were locked in deadlocked negotiations Friday following overnight talks as a major WTO conference postponed its closing session for a fourth time with no deals in sight.
Mourners Brave Arrest To Attend Navalny's Funeral
The funeral of late Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny is due to take place in Moscow on Friday, with mourners braving the risk of arrest to come and pay their respects.
'How Much Time He's Lost': Jailed US Reporter's Family Waits For His Return
Nearly a year since US journalist Evan Gershkovich was arrested in Russia on espionage charges, his parents are counting on a "very personal" promise from President Joe Biden to bring him home.
'Pity Us': Deadly Scenes As Desperate Gazans Rush Aid Trucks
Thousands of Palestinians flocked to an aid distribution point early Thursday, desperate for food amid Gaza's looming famine, only to be met with lethal chaos including live fire by Israeli troops.
'Pity Us': Desperate Gazans Reel From Aid Trucks 'Massacre'
The crowd flocked to the aid distribution point early Thursday, desperate for food amid Gaza's looming famine, only to be met with lethal chaos including live fire by Israeli troops.
Putin Warns West Of Nuclear War Risk
President Vladimir Putin warned Thursday of a "real" risk of nuclear war if the West escalates the conflict in Ukraine, offering a defiant and emboldened stance in his annual speech to Russians.
Recycled Fish Nets And Geothermal Power: Inside The Paris Olympic Village
The athletes' village for the Paris Olympics, which is set to be inaugurated Thursday, contains a host of innovations intended to make it a model of low-carbon construction.
Portugal: Europe's Last Open Door For Immigrants
In Sao Teotonio, a small country town in southwest Portugal, there are more Indian and Nepalese restaurants than Portuguese ones.
Supreme Court Agrees To Hear Trump Presidential Immunity Claim
The US Supreme Court agreed on Wednesday to hear Donald Trump's claim that as a former president he is immune from prosecution, further delaying his trial on charges of conspiring to overturn the 2020 election.
Gaza Death Toll Nears 30,000 As Aid Groups Warn Of 'Imminent' Famine
The Gaza war's reported Palestinian death toll neared 30,000 Wednesday as fighting raged in the Hamas-run territory despite mediators insisting a truce with Israel could be just days away.
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