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War on women: Sexual violence in Sudan

Around The Globe - Tue, 11/26/2024 - 14:27
We take a closer look at how the conflict in Sudan is impacting women.

Bangladesh police clash with protesters as Hindu leader detained

Around The Globe - Tue, 11/26/2024 - 14:14
A court in Chittagong denied bail to the man charged with sedition as India cautioned about justice for minorities.

Why I want to arrest Myanmar’s military leader | Close Up

Around The Globe - Tue, 11/26/2024 - 14:00
A teacher-turned-rebel joins a people's fighting force to take back Myanmar from military rule.

Queueing through the night for student accommodation

Education - Tue, 11/26/2024 - 13:43
Students at Oxford Brookes University queue for 24 hours just to secure a property for next year.

Israel’s UNRWA ban is a spectacular own goal

Around The Globe - Tue, 11/26/2024 - 13:42
By banning UNRWA, Israel has unwittingly elevated Palestinian refugees to a higher level of global protection.

Glacial Shifts: Redrawing geopolitical maps

Around The Globe - Tue, 11/26/2024 - 12:51
A little bit of Italy is about to become a little bit of Switzerland.

South Korea court convicts man for dodging military draft by gaining weight

Around The Globe - Tue, 11/26/2024 - 12:34
The man and his friend devised a plan for him to put on excessive weight in order to trick the conscription system.

‘Team Taiwan’ return home to heroes’ welcome after baseball win over Japan

Around The Globe - Tue, 11/26/2024 - 12:29
Fans scream and confetti cannons explode as Taiwan's baseball team ride in military vehicles through the capital.

Director of Gaza hospital goes back to work after drone attack injury

Around The Globe - Tue, 11/26/2024 - 12:28
The director of the main hospital in besieged north Gaza is back at work after being injured in an Israeli drone attack.

Israel reportedly set to approve ceasefire with Lebanon’s Hezbollah

Around The Globe - Tue, 11/26/2024 - 12:20
Israel's security cabinet expected to give US/France truce deal green light after agreement from Lebanon and Hezbollah.

Imran Khan supporters in showdown with Pakistan forces: What we know

Around The Globe - Tue, 11/26/2024 - 12:00
Violent clashes continue in Islamabad as security forces use tear gas, rubber bullets to disperse advancing protesters.

Thousands rally across the world calling for end to violence against women

Around The Globe - Tue, 11/26/2024 - 11:54
UN report says average of 140 women and girls were killed each day in 2023 by their intimate partner or close relative.

Philippine VP Duterte denies assassination plot against President Marcos Jr

Around The Globe - Tue, 11/26/2024 - 11:30
Relations between powerful vice president and president continue to deteriorate, as investigators summon Duterte.

Police fire tear gas as thousands continue to protest in Pakistan

Around The Globe - Tue, 11/26/2024 - 11:23
Pakistan’s police fired tear gas as thousands of ex-PM Imran Khan’s supporters defied a lockdown.

Pakistan tests China-like digital ‘firewall’ to tighten online surveillance

Around The Globe - Tue, 11/26/2024 - 10:45
The new monitoring system could give the government unprecedented insights into citizens' online use.

Israel strikes across Lebanon during reports of ceasefire deal

Around The Globe - Tue, 11/26/2024 - 10:43
Multiple Israeli air strikes hit Beirut on Monday evening during reports of a potential ceasefire deal.

Climate Change: Are women the answer?

Around The Globe - Tue, 11/26/2024 - 10:38
Women play a vital part in finding a solution to climate change.

‘Worst-case scenario’: Ukraine awaits Trump’s presidency with trepidation

Around The Globe - Tue, 11/26/2024 - 10:32
The incoming Russia-friendly US leader has touted a vague peace plan that worries experts and government insiders.

Hong Kong’s top court rules in favour of same-sex couple rights

Around The Globe - Tue, 11/26/2024 - 10:03
Judge rules that the government's policies favouring heterosexual couples 'cannot be justified'.

What are Trump’s plans for tariffs on China, Canada and Mexico?

Around The Globe - Tue, 11/26/2024 - 09:51
US president-elect has promised to impose tariffs for as long as drugs and undocumented migrants flow into the country.

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