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Pistons snap record playoff losing streak, win Game 2 against Knicks

Around The Globe - Tue, 04/22/2025 - 06:44
Detroit Pistons end their NBA-record, 15-game postseason losing streak with a road victory against the New York Knicks.

Palestinian activist Khalil denied release for son’s birth, wife says

Around The Globe - Tue, 04/22/2025 - 06:14
Mahmoud Khalil's wife Noor Abdalla accuses US government of trying to silence pro-Palestinian activism.

Trump backs Hegseth after reports of second Signal chat on Yemen strikes

Around The Globe - Tue, 04/22/2025 - 04:53
US president calls latest controversy over defence chief's handling of military information a 'waste of time'.

US stocks and dollar tumble as Trump renews attacks on Fed Chair Powell

Around The Globe - Tue, 04/22/2025 - 03:31
S&P 500 falls 2.36 percent, while Nasdaq Composite drops 2.55 percent amid fears for central bank's independence.

Why China has warned countries against ‘appeasing’ Trump in trade deals

Around The Globe - Tue, 04/22/2025 - 03:20
China is a far bigger trading partner than the US for most countries. That limits what Trump can demand, experts say.

Haiti is nearing ‘point of no return’ as gang violence surges: UN official

Around The Globe - Tue, 04/22/2025 - 00:16
Calls for more aid, support for police amid surge in violence in the Caribbean nation since the end of last year.

Harvard University sues Trump administration over funding freeze

Around The Globe - Mon, 04/21/2025 - 23:53
The Ivy League school has filed suit to halt a US federal freeze on more than $2.2bn in grants.

Wife of former US Senator Bob Menendez convicted in bribery trial

Around The Globe - Mon, 04/21/2025 - 22:58
Nadine Menendez, 58, guilty of bribery and fraud related to using her husband's influence on behalf of Egypt.

What’s the legacy of Pope Francis?

Around The Globe - Mon, 04/21/2025 - 21:31
The head of the Roman Catholic Church dies at the Vatican at the age of 88.

Leaders and supporters around the globe react to death of Pope Francis

Around The Globe - Mon, 04/21/2025 - 20:29
Leaders and worshippers around the world mourn and pay tribute to the late Pope Francis.

Pope Francis spoke up for Palestinians until the end

Around The Globe - Mon, 04/21/2025 - 19:55
Pope Francis chose to not remain silent on the suffering of the Palestinian people.

More than 30 killed in latest attack in Sudan’s Darfur region: Monitor

Around The Globe - Mon, 04/21/2025 - 19:55
Residential buildings among structures targeted in paramilitary attack on city of el-Fasher, activists say.

Russia’s Easter truce marred by accusations of attacks in Ukraine

Around The Globe - Mon, 04/21/2025 - 19:43
Russia resumed its attacks on Ukraine’s cities after a fragile 30-hour Easter truce came to an end.

Pope Francis died of cerebral stroke and heart failure: Vatican doctor

Around The Globe - Mon, 04/21/2025 - 19:19
Vatican publishes death certificate, Pope's request to be buried at Basilica of Saint Mary Major in Rome.

What does the US military want in Guam, Japan and Hawaii?

Around The Globe - Mon, 04/21/2025 - 18:31
The US is targeting China with a military buildup in the Pacific — but some in Japan, Guam and Hawaii are pushing back.

Before he died, Pope Francis called for peace in Gaza. Will anyone listen?

Around The Globe - Mon, 04/21/2025 - 18:20
Amid international indifference to the continuing genocide, the pope used his last address to call for a ceasefire.

‘Father of the poor’: Argentinians mourn compatriot Pope Francis

Around The Globe - Mon, 04/21/2025 - 16:55
Argentina, where Francis was known for working with the poor, announces seven days of mourning over pontiff's death.

US VP Vance arrives in India for four-day visit as US tariff threat looms

Around The Globe - Mon, 04/21/2025 - 16:54
Visit will include talks with PM Modi as New Delhi is seeking to avoid sweeping 26 percent Trump tariffs.

Iran to brief China as it accuses Israel of ‘undermining’ US nuclear talks

Around The Globe - Mon, 04/21/2025 - 16:50
Tehran official's Beijing trip comes before third round of talks with the US and follows consultations with Russia.

Israeli report on killing of Palestinian medics in Gaza: What to know

Around The Globe - Mon, 04/21/2025 - 16:30
The Israeli military identifies 'professional failures' in the attack on emergency vehicles last month.

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