Japan's denial of same-sex marriage, other LGTBQ+ protections looks unconstitutional, judge rules
A Japanese court says the lack of legal protections for LGTBQ+ people appears to be unconstitutional in the latest ruling that may push the country toward allowing same-sex marriage
1970-01-01 08:00
Finland's Foreign Minister Haavisto to run for president
HELSINKI Finland's Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto said on Thursday he will run for president in next year's election,
1970-01-01 08:00
Why skies in the Northeast are turning orange from the smoke
The photos and videos out of the Northeast look like scenes from "Mad Max," as a monstrous cloud of smoke spewed by Quebec's wildfires engulfed communities.
1970-01-01 08:00
Raging wildfires in Quebec drive intense smoke and hazy skies farther across the eastern US and Canada
Millions across the US and Canada will remain at risk of inhaling potentially harmful air from wildfires in Quebec on Thursday as more officials urge people to limit time spent outdoors and mask up for enhanced protection.
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Iran's president to visit three Latin American countries next week
MEXICO CITY Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi will visit Cuba, Nicaragua and Venezuela next week, Iran's state news agency
1970-01-01 08:00
Malaysia, Indonesia end 18-year sea border disputes, vow to cooperate in defending palm oil industry
Malaysia and Indonesia have signed agreements to end longstanding sea border disputes and vowed to bolster cooperation to fight “highly detrimental discriminatory” measures against palm oil
1970-01-01 08:00
Indian wrestlers demanding arrest of sports official for sexual abuse suspend protests
Elite wrestlers who are demanding the resignation and arrest of India's wrestling federation president for allegedly sexually harassing young athletes have suspended their protests after the country’s sports minister promised a swift investigation
1970-01-01 08:00
EU makes fresh attempt to overcome yearslong crisis over migrants
European Union interior ministers are making a fresh attempt to overcome one of the bloc’s most intractable political problems as they weigh new measures for sharing out responsibility for migrants entering Europe without authorization
1970-01-01 08:00
Pope Francis spent peaceful night in hospital after surgery - Vatican
VATICAN CITY Pope Francis spent a "peaceful" night in hospital after a surgery, the Vatican said. Pope Francis
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Pope spends first night in hospital after surgery to remove intestinal scar tissue, repair hernia
Pope Francis has spent a good first night in the hospital following a three-hour operation to remove intestinal scar tissue and repair a hernia in his abdominal wall
1970-01-01 08:00
Stock market today: Asian shares slip following technology selloff on Wall Street
Asian shares have fallen after heavy selling of big-name tech stocks pushed benchmarks lower on Wall Street
1970-01-01 08:00
Australian man sentenced to 9 years in prison for gay American's 1988 manslaughter
An Australian man who admitted killing a gay American by punching him off a cliff top in Sydney in 1988 has been sentenced to nine years in prison
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