Chinese youth opt out of the rat race in search of personal peace
Young people are abandoning demanding careers and ditching consumerism championed by the ruling communist party.
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A Trans Activist Who Was On His Honeymoon In Bali Died After Police Detained Him For Alleged Drug Offenses
Rodrigo Ventosilla, an activist from Peru and a graduate student at Harvard Kennedy School, died days after being arrested with his spouse at the airport.
US woman denied abortion wants clarity on ‘vague’ Louisiana ban
Nancy Davis, who is 15 weeks pregnant, says she plans to travel out of state for a 'medically necessary' abortion.
What’s in the affidavit that led FBI to search Mar-a-Lago?
Justice Department document confirms criminal investigation into Trump's alleged mishandling of classified information.
Angola governing party claims victory, opposition rejects results
Angola's governing MPLA party claims victory in election as opposition rejects the results of the vote.
Ethiopia forces accused of deadly attack as Tigray war escalates
Witnesses say a school in Mekelle was attacked and four civilians killed, but the government denies the reports.
Moderna sues rival COVID-19 vaccine makers Pfizer and BioNTech
Moderna previously pledged not to enforce COVID-19-related patents but changed its stance as the pandemic shifted gears.
Environmentalists welcome new Canada-Germany hydrogen pact
Plan to jumpstart trade of renewable energy comes as Europe seeks to displace Russian gas amid the war in Ukraine.
US Justice Department releases Trump search affidavit
Redacted document provides more information about evidence that led to unprecedented search of Mar-a-Lago this month.
Turkey says concerns over US sanctions warning ‘meaningless’
Turkey's finance minister says no need for concern over possible US sanctions on firms dealing with Russian businesses.
IAEA seeks to visit Ukraine nuclear plant amid concerns
Fighting near the Zaporizhzhia power plant has sparked fears of a nuclear disaster.
Powell says higher US interest rates are likely ‘for some time’
Jerome Powell says economy is slowing from high 2021 growth rates, and restoring inflation to 2 percent is top priority.
Azerbaijan takes over Lachin city in line with Armenia peace deal
Azerbaijani troops move into Lachin to replace Russian peacekeepers in line with a peace deal signed with Armenia.
From barristers to refuse collectors, Britons strike en masse
Workers are livid that employers are refusing to pay more against the backdrop of wage-crushing inflation.
Why is Taiwan now so important to US politicians?
US House Speaker Pelosi’s Taiwan visit led to a crisis between the US and China; now more US officials are visiting.
Lukashenko says Belarus warplanes modified to carry nuclear arms
The Belarusian leader said he agreed with Russian President Vladimir Putin to modernise SU-24 warplanes.
Pakistan declares national emergency as flood toll nears 1,000
At least 937 people have died and 30 million are without shelter as Pakistan struggles to cope with devastating floods.
The corruption case against Argentina’s VP Kirchner, explained
Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner faces 12 years in jail on corruption allegations she denies. Here's what's going on.
South Africa’s Transnet, unions in wage deadlock as strike looms
The strike could further cripple the state-owned logistics company and affect Africa's most advanced economy.
What is behind US clashes with ‘Iran-backed’ fighters in Syria?
Escalation comes after months of calm and amid productive ongoing talks to restore the Iranian nuclear deal.