Protest at citizenship law in India swells

Tens of thousands of Indians have taken to the streets in recent days to voice their anger over a new citizenship law that they say discriminates against ..

In Asia Pacific the climate crisis is happening now, not in the future

The world's most disaster-prone region felt the harsh reality of the climate crisis in 2019.

How KFC became a Christmas tradition in Japan

Almost every year since she was a child, Hokkaido resident Naomi has looked forward to her family's traditional Christmas meal: a KFC "..

KHASHOGGI MURDER Saudi court sentences five to death

Five people were sentenced to death Monday over Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi’s murder, but two top aides to the powerful crown prince ..

BJP concedes defeat in Jharkhand election

India’s ruling Bharatiya Janata Party looks set to lose assembly elections in the eastern state of Jharkhand, counting trends showed on Monday,..

India parties stage protests against citizenship law

India’s main opposition party and other political parties staged protests in the capital and other major cities on Monday against a contentious ..

CAMPUS VIOLENCE Culture of impunity blamed

Repeated attacks on students by the ruling party-backed student organisation and no punishment to the attackers in most cases reflect a culture of impunity in ..

She won a civil case against her alleged rapist. But Japan's rape laws need an overhaul, campaigners say

A Japanese court ruling in favor of a freelance journalist who publicly accused a high-profile broadcaster of raping her has been ..

Democratic senator says House cohorts have 'gaps' in impeachment case

Sen. Doug Jones of Alabama on Sunday described the allegations against President Donald Trump as "serious" but said he is keeping an open mind when..

Banksy unveils 'modified nativity' scene in Bethlehem

Banksy wants people celebrating Christmas to consider what's happening in present-day Bethlehem.