For the past decade, China has consistently ranked last in the world for internet freedom due to its all-pervading online surveillance and content…
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Italy’s parliament made it illegal on Wednesday for couples to go abroad to have a baby via surrogacy — a pet project of…
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Chinese and Russian defense officials vowed to strengthen their cooperation during meetings in Beijing this week – in the latest sign of deepening…
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Hoax bomb threats to Indian airlines force emergency landing in Canada and fighter jets to scramble in Singapore
Twin bomb threats hit Indian airliners on opposite sides of the globe on Tuesday, forcing an emergency landing in the Arctic and fighter…
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She appeared to be a beautiful woman and in the minds of men across Asia, the video calls they spoke on confirmed their newfound…
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North Korea blows up roads near border with South after warning it would completely cut ties
North Korea blew up parts of two major roads connected to the southern part of the peninsula on Tuesday, South Korean authorities said,…
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What is THAAD? The powerful US anti-missile defense system is being sent to Israel – along with up to 100 supporting troops
The THAAD defense system is one of the US military’s most powerful anti-missile weapons, capable of intercepting ballistic missiles at ranges of 150…
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Pregnant Philippine women arrested in Cambodia for surrogacy could be prosecuted after giving birth
Thirteen pregnant Philippine women accused of illegally acting as surrogate mothers in Cambodia after being recruited online may face prison terms after they…
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Toronto police open hate crime investigation after Jewish girls’ school hit with gunfire in 2nd incident this year
Police in Toronto, Canada, are opening a hate crime investigation after shots were fired overnight into the window of a Jewish girls’ elementary…
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China’s censorship is among the toughest in the world. So why did it let Kanye West play?
It seemed like an unlikely stage for Kanye West to unveil his new music. But last month the American rapper – now known…