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April 15, 2024

'Sunset Boulevard' sweeps London's Olivier awards

A restaging of Hollywood film noir musical “Sunset Boulevard" won in several categories of the Olivier Awards as theatre in London bounces back post-pandemic.

April 15, 2024

Baltimore mall shooting puts 7-year-old in hospital

Baltimore police say a 7-year-old girls was shot on April 13, 2024, at the Mondawmin Mall when she was caught in the crossfire of two groups who got into an altercation.

April 15, 2024

Paris prepares for 100-day countdown to Olympics, aiming to reignite passion for the Games

April 17 marks the 100 days countdown to the Paris Olympics ambitious opening ceremony. The city is aiming to rekindle love for the Games, officials say.

April 15, 2024

Abortion in Germany should be decriminalized during pregnancy's first 12 weeks, commission says

An independent commission in Germany has recommended that abortion be removed from the penal code and legalized within the first 12 weeks of pregnancy.

April 15, 2024

Pittsburgh congressional race could be early test for progressives who criticize Israel's handling of war

The Israel-Hamas war is a potent and polarizing issue for Americans. Upcoming elections will show whether progressives' outspoken criticisms of Israel resonate with their constituents.

April 15, 2024

Ukraine official points to Israel's response to Iranian attack as blueprint for Kyiv's defense needs

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba cited Israel's success in thwarting an Iranian missile and drone attack, crediting support from allies like the U.S. and Britain.

April 15, 2024

Philippine president rejects further US military access to additional army camps

Philippine President President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. says his administration has no plan to give the U.S. military access to more Philippine army camps.

April 15, 2024

Fitness drinks: Scientists weigh in on the benefits and potential risks of ingredients

Functional beverages, which offer mental or physical benefits beyond hydration, are gaining popularity worldwide. Here is what science has to say about their ingredients.

April 15, 2024

China urges Hong Kong to 'tightly hold' national security line

China's top official on Hong Kong affairs, Xia Baolong, has voiced the importance of maintaining national security in Hong Kong to ensure its development.

April 15, 2024

Delays in US aid leave Ukraine vulnerable to Russian offensives that kill civilians, analysts warn

Russia has been advancing on Ukraine, resulting in civilian deaths, as Ukraine's ability to push back is hampered without aid. A U.S. aid package for Ukraine is stuck in Congress.