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Anti-coup forces allege Myanmar military using banned, restricted weapons

Tue, 07/02/2024 - 03:55
Calls for investigation grow as fighters from multiple states allege military using weapons such as white phosphorous.

US Supreme Court sidesteps ruling on Republican-backed social media laws

Tue, 07/02/2024 - 03:19
Top court declines to rule on Texas and Florida laws, but defends social media platforms' right to moderate content.

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 858

Tue, 07/02/2024 - 02:23
As the war enters its 858th day, these are the main developments.

How Supreme Court’s immunity ruling ‘transforms’ US presidency

Tue, 07/02/2024 - 00:59
Experts say shielding official presidential action from prosecution undermines rule of law and enables abuse of power.

France detains top film directors over sex abuse allegations

Mon, 07/01/2024 - 22:25
Benoit Jacquot and Jacques Doillon accused of sexual assault, charges the two men deny.

US Supreme Court rules partial immunity for Donald Trump

Mon, 07/01/2024 - 21:41
The US Supreme Court rules Donald Trump cannot be prosecuted for certain presidential acts but can for private ones.

How does Israel treat thousands of Palestinians in its prisons?

Mon, 07/01/2024 - 20:55
Accusations of widespread abuses and torture.

Tax hike protests in Kenya killed at least 39 people, says rights watchdog

Mon, 07/01/2024 - 20:33
Toll is almost double the figure previously disclosed by the government as activists gear up for new round of protests.

‘Proud to go to prison’: Former Trump aide Steve Bannon begins sentence

Mon, 07/01/2024 - 19:54
Former Trump campaign adviser and White House chief strategist Steve Bannon reported to federal prison.

Concerns as India replaces colonial-era laws with new criminal codes

Mon, 07/01/2024 - 19:43
Government says overhaul will make country more just, but opposition fears it would throw justice system into disarray.

Ex-Pakistan PM Imran Khan arbitrarily detained, says UN working group

Mon, 07/01/2024 - 18:30
Geneva-based UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention says 'appropriate remedy' would be to release Khan 'immediately'.

Who are the Haredim in Israel and what are their demands?

Mon, 07/01/2024 - 17:53
The military's moves to conscript ultra-Orthodox Jews has led to protests and anger among the religious community.

Video shows tragic moment an Indian family is swept away by floodwaters

Mon, 07/01/2024 - 17:41
An Indian family was reportedly picnicking after a wedding when they were caught by rushing floodwaters and swept away.

Can left-centrist parties unite to block far-right win in French elections?

Mon, 07/01/2024 - 17:39
Left and centre blocs are scrambling to prevent an absolute win for National Rally via strategic alliance.

Beryl makes landfall as Category 4 hurricane on island near Grenada

Mon, 07/01/2024 - 17:26
The first hurricane of the 2024 Atlantic season slams into Carriacou amid warnings of 'life-threatening conditions'.

Mauritania re-elects President Ghazouani for a second term

Mon, 07/01/2024 - 17:15
Ghazouani secured 56.12 percent of the vote, well ahead of his rival Biram Dah Abeid, says the electoral commission.

Al-Shifa Hospital director held by Israel and beaten for months, now free

Mon, 07/01/2024 - 16:00
The director of Gaza’s al-Shifa Hospital has been released after being held by Israeli forces for months without charge.

US Supreme Court says Trump has some immunity for official acts

Mon, 07/01/2024 - 15:43
Court says ex-presidents shielded from prosecution for actions within constitutional authority, not for private acts.

Watching the watchdogs: Palestinians resist unprecedented silencing

Mon, 07/01/2024 - 15:18
There are major efforts to suppress and silence Palestinian voices at all levels in the US. But there is also pushback.

Rocket explodes during accidental launch in China

Mon, 07/01/2024 - 15:16
Video shows a massive explosion of a space rocket that launched accidentally and caught fire in central China.

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