India: Hindu monk arrested for insulting Gandhi, praising killer
At an event where call for Muslim genocide was given, Maharaj said Gandhi 'destroyed' the country as he saluted Godse.
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Curfew imposed in North Darfur after gunmen loot UN food warehouse
UN says the warehouse contained up to 1,700 tonnes of food destined for hundreds of thousands of people in the area.
US hits record level of new COVID cases: Live news
More countries see coronavirus cases surge to highest levels ever amid the rapid spread of Omicron variant.
Tensions boil as Palestinian prisoners face collective punishment
Rights groups decry information blackout as family of hunger-striking inmate urges international intervention.
Destitute Mughal empire ‘heir’ demands India ‘return’ Red Fort
Sultana Begum has lodged a court case seeking recognition that she is rightful owner of the imposing 17th-century fort.
Christmas eve killings reinforce views of ‘evil’ Myanmar military
Military’s burning of more than 30 civilians in their vehicles left locals 'devastated and terrified' in Kayah State.
US urges Hong Kong to release detained Stand News employees
US Secretary of State says silencing of independent media undermines Hong Kong's 'credibility and viability'.
Putin: Nord Stream 2 could help lower Europe’s high energy prices
The $11bn Nord Stream 2 pipeline is currently awaiting approval by Germany and the European Union.
US jury finds Ghislaine Maxwell guilty in sex abuse case
Jeffrey Epstein associate to appeal case after being convicted of sex trafficking of minors, among other charges.
Three Palestinians wounded by Israeli tank fire on Gaza
Israel's military says it fired at Hamas positions after an Israeli civilian was lightly wounded by gunfire from Gaza.
Holmes jury resumes deliberations after closed-door meeting
Former Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes faces up to 20 years in prison if convicted of fraud.
More US flights cancelled as Omicron intensifies staffing issues
Over 850 flights were cancelled by midday Wednesday as airlines continue to struggle to cobble together flight crews.
WHO chief warns Omicron, Delta forming ‘tsunami’ of COVID cases
Surging COVID cases could put 'immense pressure on exhausted health workers and health systems', Tedros says.
Jury in Ghislaine Maxwell trial asks to review expert testimony
Jury deliberations in Maxwell's sex trafficking trial could run through the New Year's holidays, US judge warns.
Lebanon seizes 9 million amphetamine pills headed for Gulf
Interior minister says plot to smuggle Captagon pills from Lebanon foiled, amid a diplomatic rift with Gulf countries.
Biden to hold call with Russia’s Putin on Thursday
US and Russian presidents will discuss 'upcoming diplomatic engagements' amid ongoing tensions over Ukraine.
US names two women to senior diplomatic posts for Afghanistan
The appointments come as the Taliban government rolls back women's rights for travel, education and employment.
France reports ‘dizzying’ daily record of 208,000 COVID cases
France breaks another national and European record of daily COVID infections, as Omicron and Delta variants spread.
SEC charges NY lender to taxi drivers with fraud
Shares of Medallion Financial Corp were halted Wednesday after the stock plummeted more than 50 percent to $3.94.
Ether outshines Bitcoin in 2021 as volatility takes a bite
Bitcoin may be the most popular cryptocurrency but the token of the Ethereum network is gaining ground.