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Berlin Says No Change in Taiwan Status Unless Peaceful
Communist China claims democratic Taiwan as its own and refuses to rule out using force to bring about "unification", even if conflict does not appear imminent
Iran, Russia, Hamas Condemn US, UK Military Action on Yemen’s Houthis; China, Saudi Urge Restraint
Iran, Russia and Palestinian terrorist group said the US-UK airstrikes will threaten regional stability.
Adult Film Star Thaina Fields Found Dead at Her Home Months after She Alleged Sex Abuse in Industry
Thaina Fields eight months earlier while speaking to EmojisTV said that she face sexual harassment in the adult film industry.
Drone Attack Targeting US-led Coalition Forces Fighting IS in Iraq Thwarted
Dozens of attacks against US and allied forces in Iraq and Syria since mid-October have stoked fears of a regional escalation of the war in Gaza between Israel and Hamas
Blinken Sees a Path to Gaza Peace, Reconstruction and Regional Security After His Mideast Tour
Each country — along with Greece, which Blinken also visited — pledged to participate in the general planning, although precise contributions have yet to be determined and Israel remained an outlier
Top UN Court to Hear South Africa's Allegation of Israeli Genocide in Gaza
The case, that is likely to take years to resolve, strikes at the heart of Israel's national identity as a Jewish state created after Nazi genocide
UN Launches Probe into Sexual Assault Allegations by Hamas During Israel Attack
UN to investigate sexual assault accusations by Hamas during Israel attack. Special representative Pramila Patten to meet survivors and gather information
The largest great ape to ever live went extinct because of climate change, says new study
An ancient species of great ape was likely driven to extinction when climate change put their favorite fruits out of reach during dry seasons, scientists reported Wednesday.
Man Who Stabbed South Korean Oppn Leader Wanted to Stop Him from Becoming Prez
The suspect acted alone and became a member of the opposition leader’s party last year.
Blinken Meets Abbas, Tells US Supports ‘Tangible Steps’ for Formation of Palestine
Blinken met Abbas in Ramallah and said the US wants Israel and Palestine to live side-by-side in peace and security.
Yemen's Houthi Rebels Target Red Sea Shipping with Barrage of Drones and Missiles
Houthi rebels launch drone and missile attacks on ships in the Red Sea. U.S. military intercepts, reports no damage. Ongoing security concerns in the region
Ray Epps, a target of Jan. 6 conspiracy theories, gets a year of probation for his Capitol riot role
A man targeted by rightwing conspiracy theories about the U.S. Capitol riot was sentenced on Tuesday to a year of probation for joining the Jan. 6, 2021, attack by a mob of fellow Donald Trump supporters.
Bangladesh's New Cabinet is to Be Sworn in on Thursday
Cabinet Secretary Mahbub Hossain said Members of Parliament-elect would be sworn in on Wednesday at the Jatiya Sangsad, where parliamentary speaker Shirin Sharmin Choudhury would administer the ceremony
Nanoplastics: Study Says Bottled Water Contains Potentially Dangerous Plastic Particles the Size of Viruses
Nanoplastics in bottled water have the potential to wreak havoc on the human body and may pose serious threats to the elderly as well as the unborn.
Pakistan Taliban Blast Kills Five Police Protecting Polio Teams
Islamabad claims Kabul is sheltering allied militants such as the TTP -- also known as the Pakistan Taliban -- allowing them to strike on its soil with impunity
Blinken Arrives In Saudi For Tent Meeting With Crown Prince
Blinken will discuss Red Sea attacks by the Iran-backed Huthi rebels in Yemen, Saudi Arabia's southern neighbour, during his talks with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman