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- Pakistan picks Dubai as ICC Champions Trophy neutral venue for India games December 23, 2024The venue change follows weeks of wrangling after India refused to visit tournament hosts Pakistan for their matches.
- Malaysia’s scandal-hit 1MDB sues Amicorp, seeks $1bn for alleged fraud December 23, 2024The scandal-hit fund says Amicorp 'played a vital role' in facilitating the laundering of more than $7bn.
- Israel bombs al-Mawasi camps, school amid wave of attacks across Gaza December 23, 2024UN’s Lazzarini says world must not become ‘numb’ after Israeli strikes kill about 50 Palestinians within 24 hours.
- Gaza toddlers got the polio vaccine, then an Israeli bomb took their legs December 23, 2024An Israeli bomb killed three-year-old Hanan and 22-month-old Misk's mother and made them amputees.
- Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,033 December 23, 2024Here are the key developments on the 1,033rd day of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
- Slovak PM Fico holds talks with Putin during surprise Russia trip December 23, 2024Fico discussed the Ukraine war and the transport of Russian gas to Slovakia via Ukraine, according to statements.
- Syria – years of reporting, the road to Damascus and the fall of al-Assad December 23, 2024What returning to Syria in the midst of the euphoria and horror of uncovering the al-Assads' mass graves felt like.
- From Trump to Bitcoin, inflation and China: the big economic trends of 2024 December 23, 2024Economic issues, particularly living costs, were front and centre in 2024 as some 2 billion people went to the polls.
- Small plane crashes into Brazil town popular with tourists, killing 10 December 23, 2024Twin-engine plane crashed in largely residential neighborhood of Gramado shortly after takeoff, authorities say.
- As South Korea draws visitors chasing beauty, dodgy practices pose risks December 23, 2024Thousands flock to East Asian country for cosmetic surgeries each year, often relying on unregulated forums for advice.
- Trump rejects taunts that Elon Musk is real power behind US president-elect December 22, 2024Statements come amid criticism of Musk's involvement in budget negotiations, outsized role in Trump transition.
- Will the Christmas market attack divide Germans further over immigration? December 22, 2024German authorities say the suspect supports a right-wing party.
- Thousands protest in Serbia as anger mounts over train station accident December 22, 2024Protesters demand the resignation of Serbia’s leader and mayor of Novi Sad city over the deadly accident that killed 15.
- US army says two navy pilots shot down over Red Sea in ‘friendly fire’ December 22, 2024Incident not result of 'hostile fire', says US military, as Houthis claim their attack on US carrier downed aircraft.
- Turkiye FM meets Syria’s new leader, calls for lifting of global sanctions December 22, 2024Meeting comes two days after Turkiye's Erdogan says his minister will visit Damascus to discuss new structure in Syria.
- Expelled from Aleppo as children, these fighters returned as its liberators December 22, 2024Al Jazeera speaks to Syrian opposition fighters who came back to liberate their homes and pursue their dreams.
- Russia’s Putin pledges ‘destruction’ on Ukraine after Kazan drone attack December 22, 2024Russia accuses Ukraine of 'massive' drone attack that hit luxury apartment in city, some 1,000km from the frontier.
- China says US ‘playing with fire’ by giving Taiwan more military aid December 22, 2024Beijing calls on US to stop 'dangerous moves' that 'undermine peace and stability' in the Taiwan Strait.
- Moldova’s deputy PM on Russia’s influence and the EU membership push December 22, 2024Dumitru Alaiba discusses Moldova’s divide over EU membership and the challenges of Russian influence in the region.
- Women will play a key role in a new Syria, says minister December 22, 2024Head of women’s affairs Aisha al-Dibs says women from all provinces and ethnicities will help rebuild war-torn country.
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- The most beautiful sections of China's Great Wall September 18, 2023Having lived in Beijing for almost 12 years, I've had plenty of time to travel widely in China.
- Look of the Week: Blackpink headline Coachella in Korean hanboks April 18, 2023Bringing the second day of this year's Coachella to a close, K-Pop girl group Blackpink made history Saturday night when they became the first Asian act to ever headline the festival. To a crowd of, reportedly, over 125,000 people, Jennie, Jisoo, Lisa and Rosé used the ground-breaking moment to pay homage to Korean heritage by […]
- Still haven't filed your taxes? Here's what you need to know April 14, 2023So far this tax season, the IRS has received more than 90 million income tax returns for 2022.
- Markets digest bank earnings after recent turmoil April 14, 2023
- Retail spending fell in March as consumers pull back April 14, 2023Spending at US retailers fell in March as consumers pulled back amid recessionary fears fueled by the banking crisis.
- Analysis: Fox News is about to enter the true No Spin Zone April 14, 2023This is it.
- Silicon Valley Bank collapse renews calls to address disparities impacting entrepreneurs of color April 13, 2023When customers at Silicon Valley Bank rushed to withdraw billions of dollars last month, venture capitalist Arlan Hamilton stepped in to help some of the founders of color who panicked about losing access to payroll funds.
- 'I was up to my waist down a hippo's throat.' He survived, and here's his advice April 12, 2023Paul Templer was living his best life.
- Michael Jordan's 1998 NBA Finals sneakers sell for a record $2.2 million April 12, 2023In 1998, Michael Jordan laced up a pair of his iconic black and red Air Jordan 13s to bring home a Bulls victory during Game 2 of his final NBA championship — and now they are the most expensive sneakers ever to sell at auction. The game-winning sneakers sold for $2.2 million at Sotheby's in […]
- How Playboy cut ties with Hugh Hefner to create a post-MeToo brand April 11, 2023Hugh Hefner launched Playboy Magazine 70 years ago this year. The first issue included a nude photograph of Marilyn Monroe, which he had purchased and published without her knowledge or consent.
- They bought an abandoned 'ghost house' in the Japanese countryside April 10, 2023He'd spent years backpacking around the world, and Japanese traveler Daisuke Kajiyama was finally ready to return home to pursue his long-held dream of opening up a guesthouse.
- Here's the real reason to turn on airplane mode when you fly April 7, 2023We all know the routine by heart: "Please ensure your seats are in the upright position, tray tables stowed, window shades are up, laptops are stored in the overhead bins and electronic devices are set to flight mode."
- 'A definitive backslide.' Inside fashion's worrying runway trend April 6, 2023Now that the Fall-Winter 2023 catwalks have been disassembled, it's clear one trend was more pervasive than any collective penchant for ruffles, pleated skirts or tailored coats.
- Relaxed entry rules make it easier than ever to visit this stunning Asian nation March 31, 2023Due to its remoteness and short summer season, Mongolia has long been a destination overlooked by travelers.
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- Satellite Images Show North Korea Boosting Arms Flow to Russia December 23, 2024North Korea and Russia are deepening their military cooperation, as Pyongyang ramps up the supply of arms to Moscow for its war in Ukraine and receives much needed cash and oil from the Kremlin in return.
- Xi Digs In With Top-Down Economic Plan Even as China Drowns in Debt December 23, 2024As Beijing braces for a new showdown over trade, Xi Jinping is digging in on economic policies aimed at making China the world’s most powerful country.
- Trump Threatens to Take Control of Panama Canal, Greenland December 23, 2024The president-elect’s provocative comments about the canal drew an angry rebuke from Panama’s president.
- U.S. Navy Shoots Down Own Plane as Fresh Strikes Target Houthi Rebels in Yemen December 22, 2024Two U.S. Navy pilots ejected from their jet fighter over the Red Sea after being caught in “an apparent case of friendly-fire,” U.S. Central Command said.
- A Visual Guide to Syria's Long Struggle for Freedom December 22, 2024The Middle Eastern country had been ruled by outside powers and dictators for centuries before its revolution was realized.
- The Safaris and Carbon-Credit Projects Threatening the Serengeti's Maasai December 22, 2024Tanzania’s government is evicting tens of thousands of traditional herders from breathtaking natural habitats.
- Ukraine Bets a Free Market for Weapons Production Can Out-Innovate Russia December 22, 2024While Russia is mass-producing machinery at state-owned industries, Ukraine has spawned hundreds of entrepreneur-led defense startups by slashing regulation and cutting taxes.
- Rickey Henderson, Baseball's All-Time Stolen Base Leader, Dies at Age 65 December 21, 2024The Hall-of-Fame outfielder stole 1,406 bases in his 25-year major league career and was one of the most colorful characters ever to play the game.
- Suspect in German Christmas Market Ramming Had One Main Enemy: Islam December 21, 2024The 50-year-old psychiatrist, detained after an attack that left at least five people dead, is a well-known anti-Islam activist who seems to have felt increasingly persecuted by Germany.
- The West Auditions Syria's New Leaders December 21, 2024Senior U.S. diplomats visit Damascus, as Washington and Brussels weigh lifting sanctions against the country’s transitional government.
- Russia Taps Soviet-Era Stockpiles as Armored-Vehicle Supply Dwindles December 21, 2024Moscow has stepped up efforts to refurbish old equipment, including Soviet-era tanks used as props in films, after losing an estimated 11,000 armored combat vehicles in the Ukraine war.
- The Global Hunt for Putin's 'Sleeper Agents' December 21, 2024A quiet suburban mom, a hard-drinking war correspondent and an Arctic researcher were hiding in plain sight, championed by the Kremlin’s No. 1 fan of spy fiction.
- Suspected Christmas Market Attacker Was Anti-Islam Activist December 21, 2024A driver rammed a car into a Christmas market in the eastern German town of Magdeburg, leaving at least two dead and more than 60 wounded.
- Canada's Trudeau Is Losing Grip on Power as Allies Turn Against Him December 20, 2024The prime minister is facing a storm of criticism over his policies and unpopularity.
- Currency Tailspin Forces Brazil's Leader to Do the Unthinkable: Cut Spending December 20, 2024Brazil’s currency plunged to its lowest level in 30 years after breakneck spending on pensions and social services.
- Eight People Convicted in Trial for Beheading of French Teacher December 20, 2024Samuel Paty was killed in 2020 in a Paris suburb after showing caricatures of Islam’s Prophet Muhammad in class as part of a lesson on free speech.
- Brevity of Some Pelicot Rape Trial Sentences Is French-Style Justice December 20, 2024Legal systems in Europe are often geared toward rehabilitation than punishment, but the length of some of the sentences in the trial surprised many.
- Elon Musk Shook Up U.S. Politics. Will the U.K. Be Next? December 20, 2024Musk has already helped propel Donald Trump into the White House. Now he might have his sights on another iconic address: 10 Downing Street.
- The Search for Missing Flight MH370 Is Back On December 20, 2024Malaysia plans to authorize a private robotics company to renew its search for the passenger jet that vanished a decade ago.
- China Tells Chief Economists: Be Positive, or Else December 20, 2024Experts at leading brokerages say they are hewing closer to the official government line in response to signs of tighter monitoring.
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- Clock ticks down on France government nomination December 23, 2024
- How a commander's defection led to a massacre in Sudan December 23, 2024
- Experts rubbish posts warning that holes in fruits and vegetables a sign of 'snake bites' December 23, 2024
- Europe's divided towns unite: Nova Gorica and Gorizia go borderless December 23, 2024
- Decades of debunking: One man's quest to explain UFOs without aliens December 23, 2024