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On this day in history, August 7, 1947, Thor Heyerdahl and the Kon-Tiki raft make it to Polynesia

August 7, 2024

On this day in history, August 7, 1947, Thor Heyerdahl and the Kon-Tiki raft make it to Polynesia

Thor Heyerdahl and his crew aboard the Kon-Tiki raft made it across the Pacific Ocean to Polynesia on this day in history, August 7, 1947, after setting sail 101 days earlier from Peru.

Nobel laureate tapped to lead Bangladesh after embattled prime minister's ouster

August 6, 2024

Nobel laureate tapped to lead Bangladesh after embattled prime minister's ouster

Grameen Bank founder and Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus has been selected to serve as the caretaker prime minister of Bangladesh following Sheikh Hasina's resignation.

State Department warns Americans to avoid travel to Bangladesh amid violent unrest

August 6, 2024

State Department warns Americans to avoid travel to Bangladesh amid violent unrest

The U.S. State Department on Monday ordered Americans to leave Bangladesh following Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s resignation, which was prompted by violent protests.

Bangladesh student protesters to meet with military chief after ousting country's PM

August 6, 2024

Bangladesh student protesters to meet with military chief after ousting country's PM

Nahid Islam, a 26-year-old sociology student, led a movement against job quotas that grew into a campaign to remove Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina after 15 years in power.

Bangladesh PM resigns, leaves country after residence is stormed by protesters, ending 15-year rule

August 5, 2024

Bangladesh PM resigns, leaves country after residence is stormed by protesters, ending 15-year rule

Bangladesh's Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has resigned after 15 years in power, following widespread protests that turned violent, leaving hundreds dead.

Filipino gymnast wins Olympic gold medal — and a house

August 3, 2024

Filipino gymnast wins Olympic gold medal — and a house

Gymnast Carlos Yulo did not only win a gold medal Saturday. He won a fully furnished two-bedroom condominium too. He is the country's second-ever gold medalist.

Trump on Russia prisoner swap, WH foreign policy: Nobody respects Biden and Kamala

August 2, 2024

Trump on Russia prisoner swap, WH foreign policy: Nobody respects Biden and Kamala

Former President Trump weighs in on the Russian-U.S. prisoner swap deal, Iran's reported plot to assassinate him and a report saying that the U.S. would lose in a conflict with China.

Ex-Marine leads plea for Congress to hear exiled Afghan resistance leader's warnings

August 1, 2024

Ex-Marine leads plea for Congress to hear exiled Afghan resistance leader's warnings

A petition calling for Congress to host or visit with exiled Afghan resistance leader Ahmad Massoud will be presented to the legislature in the near term, its signatories said Thursday.

North Korean officials looking to import treatment for Kim's obesity-related health issues: Seoul

July 29, 2024

North Korean officials looking to import treatment for Kim's obesity-related health issues: Seoul

North Korean Supreme Leader Kim Jong-un's bouts with high blood pressure and diabetes are leading officials to seek treatments from abroad, South Korean authorities reported Monday.

Philippine forces sail to hotly disputed shoal without incident for first time since deal with China

July 27, 2024

Philippine forces sail to hotly disputed shoal without incident for first time since deal with China

Philippine forces have transported supplies to the disputed Second Thomas Shoal without any reported confrontations; the shoal has been a scene of violence between Chinese and Philippine forces.