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Indonesia speaker named suspect in major corruption case

Hopes and doubts linger as Jokowi inaugurates anti-graft commission's leaders, supervisory board

Anti-graft activists fear that the KPK Supervisory Board will harm the authority of the anti-corruption agency in combating corruption

Dec 21, 2019

By Yasmin Rasidi

Will the world see Prince William and Prince Harry uniting?

Currently, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are on a break from royal duties in California.

Dec 21, 2019

By Parwinder Sandhu

Meghan Markle

6.1 magnitude quake rattles Afghanistan, Pakistan and parts of North India

Tremors were felt by about 310 million people, from Tashkent to New Delhi; after a 6.1 magnitude earthquake, with epicenter in Afghanistan, occurred on Friday

Dec 20, 2019

By Shubhangi Shah

Wild Horses shot in Kentucky; cash reward for anyone with information

A herd in Kentucky was attacked and at least 15 horses were shot dead by a killer in Kentucky, USA

Dec 20, 2019

By Parvathy Rajagopal

Strong quake hits Afghanistan, Pakistan; tremors felt in India

The earthquake was felt for some time in various parts of Punjab, Haryana and Himachal Pradesh at 5.13 pm

Dec 20, 2019

By IANS

Julian Assange questioned over espionage at Ecuador embassy

The WikiLeaks founder is held in London during extradition proceedings at Westminster Magistrates Court brought by the United States

Dec 20, 2019

By IANS

Two deals in pocket but no holiday cheer for US trade chief Lighthizer

U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer has been scrambling to correct a misunderstanding with the Mexican government and taking heat from his fellow Republicans in Congress

Dec 20, 2019

By Reuters

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Jail me, hang me: Philippines' Duterte says won't answer to ICC

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte dared the International Criminal Court (ICC) on Friday to jail him or hang him over alleged extrajudicial killings in his war on drugs

Dec 20, 2019

By Reuters

Poly Prep Country Day School, Brooklyn, NY

Poly Prep under fire after second victim comes forward with sexual abuse charges

An ex-Poly Prep student came forward on Thursday to file a lawsuit against the school's coach who assaulted her for two years

Dec 20, 2019

By Parvathy Rajagopal

Thailand flood death toll rises to 40, authorities expect more rainfall and hardship from unseasonable floods

Flood situation grim in Thailand, 160 people evacuated

The prices of the farm produce have increased as the agricultural areas were inundated by floodwater

Dec 20, 2019

By IANS

Tesla battery partially blamed for killing 2 teens in crash

The parents of one of the deceased sued Tesla claiming that the carmaker was responsible for his death

Dec 20, 2019

By IANS

Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak arrives at the Beijing Capital International Aiport

Najib Razak swears in mosque that he had no role in killing Mongolian model

A former bodyguard said in a court filing that Najib had ordered him to "arrest and destroy" Shaariibuu.

Dec 20, 2019

By Reuters

Bilingual kids are strong, creative storytellers: Study

The research was done by examining a group of French-English bilingual children who have been taught two languages since birth, rather than learning a second language later in life

Dec 20, 2019

By IANS

Japan to boost South China Sea role with joint training patrols with US

Japan approves record defence budget; a look at changes in Japanese Pacifism

The defence budget for 2020 hit $48.5 billion, marking the sixth straight annual rise in the outlay.

Dec 20, 2019

By Jacob J

Is Melania Trump competing against Ivanka? Their story continues to entertain the world

The First Lady Melania Trump and Ivanka Trump are maintaining a cordial relationship amidst the ongoing competition

Dec 20, 2019

By Parwinder Sandhu

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Society

Hopes and doubts linger as Jokowi inaugurates anti-graft commission's leaders, supervisory board

Will the world see Prince William and Prince Harry uniting?

6.1 magnitude quake rattles Afghanistan, Pakistan and parts of North India

Wild Horses shot in Kentucky; cash reward for anyone with information

Strong quake hits Afghanistan, Pakistan; tremors felt in India

Julian Assange questioned over espionage at Ecuador embassy

Two deals in pocket but no holiday cheer for US trade chief Lighthizer

Jail me, hang me: Philippines' Duterte says won't answer to ICC

Poly Prep under fire after second victim comes forward with sexual abuse charges

Flood situation grim in Thailand, 160 people evacuated

Tesla battery partially blamed for killing 2 teens in crash

Najib Razak swears in mosque that he had no role in killing Mongolian model

Bilingual kids are strong, creative storytellers: Study

Japan approves record defence budget; a look at changes in Japanese Pacifism

Is Melania Trump competing against Ivanka? Their story continues to entertain the world

Vietnam's Economy Accelerates in 2025, Eyes Double-Digit Expansion in 2026

Vietnam's Economy Accelerates in 2025, Eyes Double-Digit Expansion in 2026

Vietnam Joins World's Top 25 Trading Economies as Trade Tops US$900 Billion

Vietnam Joins World's Top 25 Trading Economies as Trade Tops US$900 Billion

Oldest Dinosaur Footprints on Western Gondwana Found in Northern Chile, Including the Smallest Ever Recorded

Oldest Dinosaur Footprints on Western Gondwana Found in Northern Chile, Including the Smallest Ever Recorded