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December 20, 2024

Knife attack in Croatian school leaves 7-year-old dead, 6 people wounded, police say

A young male in Croatia's capital killed a 7-year-old girl and wounded a teacher and five other students in a knife attack at Precko Elementary School.

December 20, 2024

Brazilian lawmakers appeal to international human rights org over state censorship efforts

Brazilian legislators challenge state censorship attempts amid revelations regarding censorship industrial complex.

December 20, 2024

China views the US as weak in outer space — Trump must change that

December 19, 2024

Virginia man charged with planning 'mass casualty' attack at NYC Israeli consulate

An Egyptian man attending George Mason University allegedly planned to attack the Israeli consulate in New York City, the FBI and Justice Department said Thursday

December 19, 2024

California political operative allegedly acted as illegal agent of China: DOJ

A California man who helped an individual get elected to a local California city council is accused of acting as an illegal agent for the People's Republic of China.

December 19, 2024

13 die as an Indian navy speedboat crashes into a passenger ferry off Mumbai

At least 13 people were killed after an Indian navy speedboat crashed into a ferry that was carrying more than 100 people; the ferry was on its way to a tourist destination off Mumbai.

December 19, 2024

Putin ‘promises’ to ask Assad for help in finding Austin Tice following letter from mother

Russian President Vladimir Putin promised to ask former Syrian President Assad for help in obtaining information on American journalist Austin Tice after he was taken prisoner 12 years ago.

December 19, 2024

Popular travel destination sees record-high tourism topping 33M visitors

More than 33 million visitors traveled to Japan in 2024, leading the country to reach a new tourism record. Nearly 250,000 Americans visited Japan in November.

December 19, 2024

Christian mother in Nigeria acquitted of blasphemy charges after years-long legal fight: Report

A Christian mother in Nigeria was acquitted of blasphemy charges after being imprisoned for condemning the mob murder of a Nigerian Christian student.

December 19, 2024

Putin says Russia ready to compromise with Trump on Ukraine war

Russian President Vladimir Putin said he was ready to make a compromise regarding ending the war in Ukraine in possible talks with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump.