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October 2, 2024

Chinese Communist Party marks 75 years of rule as economic, security threats persist

China is marking the 75th year of Communist Party rule. The state-controlled media reported on China's progress and stability, with no mention of the many challenges facing the nation.

September 30, 2024

Flooding, landslides kill nearly 200 in Nepal

At least 193 people have been confirmed dead following severe flooding and landslides in Nepal, where heavy weekend rainfall was reported.

September 30, 2024

Death toll rises to 18 in South Africa mass shootings, police say

The death toll from mass shootings at two houses on the same street in a South African village over the weekend has risen to 18, according to officials.

September 29, 2024

Associated Press called out for headline on death of terror leader: ‘Charismatic and shrewd’

Social media users pointed out that the Associated Press' obituary for deceased Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah appeared to be nicer than its obituary of late U.S. Senator Jim Inhofe.

September 28, 2024

A far-right party is looking for a historic election win in Austria

Austria's far-right Freedom Party could win its first national election when the country votes on Sunday, but polls point to a close race in the parliamentary election.

September 28, 2024

Pope gets an earful from Belgian king and abuse victims over scandals and failures to respond

The king of Belgium and its prime minister ripped into the institution Pope Francis heads for covering up abuse and for the Catholic Church's views on women and the LGBTQ+ community.

September 26, 2024

Japanese court acquits longest-serving death row inmate in 1966 quadruple murder case

A Japanese court on Thursday found an 88-year-old former boxer not guilty in a retrial for a 1966 quadruple murder, reversing his long death row status.

September 26, 2024

Taliban dismiss discrimination accusations as 'absurd' despite banning women from public in Afghanistan

The Taliban have called accusations of gender discrimination "absurd" as four countries pledge to hold Afghanistan accountable for its treatment of women under international law.

September 26, 2024

Hong Kong debuts 2 giant pandas from Beijing, raising hopes for tourism boost

Hong Kong has welcomed a new pair of giant pandas from Beijing, An An and Ke Ke, raising hopes for a tourism boost. They are the third pair sent since 1997.

September 25, 2024

Thailand legalizes same-sex marriage, allows couples to wed starting in January

Thailand's marriage equality bill, which allows same-sex couples to wed, has been written into law and will take effect in January; the bill sailed through the House of Representatives and the Senate.