George Orwell's 1984 returned to Portland library after 65 years
Man returns George Orwell's dystopian novel to library decades late because of its relevance today.
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Japan redefines rape and raises age of consent in landmark move
The laws redefine rape and raise the age of consent from 13, after public anger over rape acquittals.
1970-01-01 08:00
Why South Africa's Cyril Ramaphosa is leading Ukraine peace mission
South Africa's president is spearheading the mediation effort at a time when he is under US pressure.
1970-01-01 08:00
Deadly tornado rips through Perryton, Texas, amid US storm
The mayor of Perryton, near the Oklahoma border, says an unknown number of people have died.
1970-01-01 08:00
Kedarnath: 'I sat on a tree for days amid deadly floods'
Ten years after devastating floods ravaged India's Uttarakhand state, a survivor looks back.
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Lifelong friends create platform to teach financial literacy in the Black community
Rashal Bilal and Troy Millings sat on a blue leather couch in a swanky tapas lounge in Atlanta's Castleberry Hills neighborhood. Famed Atlanta rapper 2 Chainz, who owns the place, sat across them as a female bartender walked over with their drinks.
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Ben Roberts-Smith: Top soldier won't apologise for alleged war crimes
Ben Roberts-Smith says he has done nothing wrong and is looking to appeal a landmark defamation ruling.
1970-01-01 08:00
Is the US trying to kill crypto?
The digital asset industry, already in turmoil, now faces a full-fledged battle with regulators.
1970-01-01 08:00
What to expect from the Fed meeting
In a pivotal meeting that could shift the direction of the US economy, the Federal Reserve is expected to announce Wednesday that it will hold interest rates steady after increasing them 10 straight times to bring down historically high inflation.
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Jocelyn Chia: US comedian calls Malaysia's reaction to MH370 joke 'ridiculous'
Malaysia has said it will ask Interpol to help locate Jocelyn Chia, accusing her of offensive content.
1970-01-01 08:00
Andrew Tate: Romanian prosecutors ramp up human trafficking charges
An indictment against the controversial influencer could be issued later this month, marking the start of a trial.
1970-01-01 08:00
Sudan conflict: The stories of survival from Bahri and Khartoum
BBC Arabic's new radio programme has been hearing about the suffering caused by the conflict.
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