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May 1, 2024

American author Paul Auster, known for 'The New York Trilogy,' dies at 77

Paul Auster, a renowned author and filmmaker known for his narratives, including works like "The New York Trilogy" and "4 3 2 1," has died at the age of 77.

May 1, 2024

Russia's Kremlin parades Western equipment captured from Ukrainian army at exhibition

An exhibition in Moscow organized by the Russian Defense Ministry showcases over 30 pieces of Western military equipment captured from Kyiv forces during the war in Ukraine.

May 1, 2024

Ecuador defends storming of Mexican Embassy in case brought to top UN court

Ecuador defended its actions in storming the Mexican Embassy in Quito last month. This move came after Mexico granted asylum to former Vice President Jorge Glas.

May 1, 2024

New majority-Black Louisiana House district rejected, November election map still uncertain

A panel of federal judges rejected Louisiana's new congressional map, which made two of the state's six districts majority-Black. This state's map from 2022 was also federally blocked.

May 1, 2024

South Korea explores possibility of joining alliance for sharing military technology with US

The South Korean government is considering sharing advanced military technology with the United States, United Kingdom and Australia, authorities say.

May 1, 2024

24 confirmed dead after highway collapses in southern China

24 people have been confirmed dead after a section of a highway in southern China's Guangdong province collapsed. The incident occurred early Wednesday.

May 1, 2024

Georgia police arrest dozens protesting 'Russian law'

Georgia police arrested dozens of people protesting against the so-called "Russian law" that protestors say will curtail media freedoms.

May 1, 2024

US House passes bill to remove gray wolves from endangered list in 48 states

The U.S. House has passed a bill to remove gray wolves from the endangered species list across 48 states. The Biden administration opposes the measure.

May 1, 2024

Rare storm leads surge of more than 500 baby sea turtles to South African aquarium

More than 500 baby sea turtles were left stranded on South African beaches after a rare and powerful storm, prompting their rescue by an aquarium, officials said.

April 30, 2024

Arrest warrant issued for Central African Republic's former president over human rights abuses

A court in the Central African Republic has issued an international arrest warrant for former President François Bozizé over human rights abuses between 2009 and 2013.