Tempered hope as India's top court takes up same-sex marriage
The Supreme Court has taken collective ownership of a handful of legal petitions to lower courts seeking recognition of same-sex marriage, but activists see an uphill battle.
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Why other countries are imposing COVID travel restrictions on China
While there's no clear evidence yet of a dangerous new variant emerging, cases are surging, and that carries risks for both China and the world.
Accused kingpin dubbed "Asia's El Chapo" extradited to Australia
The Sam Gor organization — or "The Company" — is believed to launder billions in drug money through casinos, hotels and real estate.
Japan to double defense spending, gain missiles amid regional threats
U.S. officials were quick to praise the massive adjustment to post-WWII Japan's pacifist policy as marking "a new era in the defense of democracy."
China reports 2 new COVID deaths as some restrictions eased
China has reported two additional deaths from COVID-19 as some cities move cautiously to ease anti-pandemic restrictions following increasingly vocal public frustrations.
U.S. unveils new nuclear stealth bomber, the B-21 Raider
Six Raiders are in production. The Air Force plans to build 100 that can deploy either nuclear weapons or conventional bombs, and can be used with or without a human crew.
Stock market mixed after strong hiring data fans inflation worries
Stronger-than-expected wage data raised expectations Fed hikes will be more aggressive to get inflation under control.
China protests spread amid calls for Xi to step down over COVID policies
Protests against China's strict "zero-COVID" policies resurfaced in Shanghai and Beijing on Sunday afternoon, continuing a round of demonstrations that have spread across the country.
Kim Jong Un's daughter appears again, heating up succession debate
She's only about 10, but her new, bold photos are deepening the debate over whether she's being primed as a successor.
Far from "zero-COVID," cases in China are setting new records
As other nations seem to be living with the virus, China is doubling down on its draconian policy, and that's fueling a rare backlash in the tightly controlled nation.
U.S. bans imports of equipment made by Huawei, ZTE
It's the first time the FCC has banned sales of new equipment out of national security concerns.
Foxconn apologizes for wage dispute that sparked violent protests at factory
The company says the wage discrepancy has been fixed and offered $1,400 in severance to employees who choose to leave anyway.
Workers at Apple iPhone factory beaten in COVID protest
Employees at the world's biggest iPhone plant have complained about unsafe working conditions following virus outbreak.
Death toll from Indonesia earthquake soars over 260
With dozens of people still missing, an emergency official said workers were "racing against time to rescue people."
Indonesian quake kills at over 160, injures hundreds
Temblors are common across the nation on the Pacific "Ring of Fire," but they're rarely felt strongly in the capital city.
American man among prisoners freed by Myanmar's military rulers
Kyaw Htay Oo, a naturalized American citizen, reportedly returned to his country of birth in 2017 and was arrested and held on terrorism charges last year.
Biden and Xi say they'll "manage our differences" as they meet in Bali
Biden said the leaders accept a joint responsibility to "prevent competition from becoming anything ever near conflict and to find ways to work together on urgent global issues."
U.S., Japan, South Korea vow unified response to North Korea threat
President Biden and the leaders of Japan and South Korea are vowing a unified and coordinated response to North Korea's threatening nuclear and ballistic missile programs.
WHO reports 90% drop in world COVID-19 deaths since February
The head of the World Health Organization says there's "cause for optimism."
Apple says iPhone supplies hurt by anti-COVID curbs in China
Consumers in the U.S. could find it hard to find some iPhone models this holiday season, Wall Street analysts say.
The Koreas exchange missile launches as tensions ratchet up even further
The dueling launches come as U.S., South Korean and Japanese officials say Pyongyang is apparently preparing to conduct its first nuclear test in years.
At least 141 dead, many injured after suspension bridge collapses in India
A cable bridge collapsed into a river in the western Indian state of Gujarat on Sunday evening.
South Korea in shock after 153 die in Halloween crowd surge
Concerned relatives raced to hospitals in search of their loved ones Sunday as South Korea grieved the deaths of more than 150 people.
China's Xi Jinping expands powers and promotes allies at party congress
President Xi Jinping, China's most powerful leader in decades, has increased his dominance after he was named to another term as head of the ruling Communist Party.
Xi Jinping's rise leaves Hong Kong mired in fear of blurry "red lines"
There's little room for free speech when "you could be arrested and could be put in jail, maybe for a year or two years, with no trial."
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Charlie Kirk shot and killed at Utah event; manhunt for shooter ongoing
Conservative activist and Turning Point USA co-founder Charlie Kirk died Wednesday after he was shot at an event at Utah Valley University.
Charlie Kirk, influential voice for young conservatives, killed at 31
Charlie Kirk died Wednesday after he was shot in the neck while speaking at an event at Utah Valley University.
More than 300 Koreans detained by ICE at Georgia Hyundai plant heading home
The ICE raid that swept up 300 South Koreans in Georgia has strained an important bilateral relationship, and highlighted a significant challenge.
House votes to repeal Iraq war authorizations
It's unclear if the repeal will end up in the final version of the National Defense Authorization Act, which still has to get through the Senate.
British ambassador to U.S. fired over his ties to Jeffrey Epstein
Britain's Ambassador to the U.S., Peter Mandelson, has been fired by Prime Minister Keir Starmer over "the depth and extent" of his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.
Harris: Biden 2024 decision shouldn't have been "left to an individual's ego"
Former Vice President Kamala Harris' book, "107 Days," will detail her sprint of a race for the presidency.
2 students wounded in shooting at Colorado high school; suspect dead
Authorities said a male student opened fire with a handgun Wednesday at Evergreen High School, wounding two students, before fatally shooting himself, according to authorities.
Elon Musk is no longer the world's richest person, new ranking says
Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison took the title of world's richest person from Elon Musk after stock in the software giant shot up on Wednesday.
Why thousands of people in rural West Virginia lack reliable drinking water
About 250,000 West Virginia residents rely on untreated sources of water, like natural springs or aquifers from coal mines.