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December 7, 2024

Syrian insurgents reach gates of Damascus, threatening decades-long Assad regime

Syrian insurgents have reached the gates of the nation's capital, shortly after Bashar al-Assad's government abandoned the key city of Homs.

December 6, 2024

Alternative healer gets 10 years in UK prison for death of woman at slap therapy workshop

Hongchi Xiao, a 61-year-old alternative healer who used 'slapping therapy' to treat maladies, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for the death of a 71-year-old woman.

December 6, 2024

Remains of Pennsylvania woman who disappeared near sinkhole may have been found, coroners say

A deputy coroner in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, said searchers believe they have found the remains of Elizabeth Pollard. Pollard went missing while looking for her cat.

December 6, 2024

Romania annuls first round of presidential vote won by far-right candidate

Romania's top court annulled the first round of the country's presidential election after intelligence was declassified alleging Russia interfered to promote Calin Georgescu.

November 30, 2024

How Brazilian police say Bolsonaro plotted a coup to stay in office

Brazil's Federal Police in November formally accused former President Jair Bolsonaro and more than 30 other people of attempting a coup to keep him in office.

November 29, 2024

Ireland votes in a close-run election where incumbents hope to cling on to power

Ireland is voting in a parliamentary election that will determine the country's next government; voters are selecting more than 170 lawmakers to sit in the Dail.

November 27, 2024

US sanctions 21 more Maduro allies accused of post-election repression in Venezuela

The U.S. has imposed sanctions on 21 more allies of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro for repressing Venezuelans following the country's disputed presidential election.

November 27, 2024

Australian police officer who used Taser on 95-year-old woman found guilty of manslaughter

A police officer who shocked a 95-year-old nursing home resident with a Taser was found guilty of manslaughter in an Australian court, according to authorities.

November 26, 2024

6 dead as protests erupt in Pakistan over jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan

Six people were killed as protests supporting imprisoned former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan escalated in Islamabad on Tuesday, authorities say.

November 25, 2024

Earth bids farewell to 'mini moon' asteroid set for return visit in 2055

Earth is parting company with an asteroid that's been tagging along as a “mini moon" for the past two months. The harmless space rock will peel away on Monday.