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Hong Kong starts security trial of Tiananmen vigil organisers
H Hong Kong prosecutors began their case on Thursday against three Hong Kong activists who organised annual Tiananmen vigils, saying they had called for the end of Communist Party leadership…
‘Too dangerous to go to hospital’: a glimpse into Iran’s protest crackdown
H Young protesters shot in the back, shotgun pellets fired in a doctor’s face, wounded people afraid to go to hospital: “Every family has been affected” by the deadly crackdown…
Australia mourns in candlelight for Bondi Beach shooting victims
A Australians fell silent and lit candles on a national day of mourning on Thursday for the 15 people killed by gunmen who opened fire on a Jewish festival at…
New Zealand landslips kill at least two, others missing
B Landslides ploughed into a home and a campsite in rain-swept northern New Zealand on Thursday, killing at least two people and leaving others missing under tonnes of mud. Rescuers…
Philippine President Marcos hit with impeachment complaint
P Members of Philippine civil society groups filed an impeachment complaint against President Ferdinand Marcos on Thursday, accusing him of systematically bilking taxpayers out of billions of dollars for bogus…
Afghan resistance museum gets revamp under Taliban rule
I An Afghan who fought against Soviet forces still visits a museum celebrating the resistance, but, in keeping with rules by the Taliban authorities, the displays have undergone notable changes…
Sundance Film Festival hits Utah, one last time
H The first Sundance Film Festival since the death of founder Robert Redford begins in Park City Thursday — the final time it will be held in the mountains of…
Zero-Proof Fun: Exploring Mocktails in Kentucky’s Bourbon Country
(StatePoint) Kentucky’s bourbon legacy draws millions of visitors to area bars and distilleries each year. But those looking for booze-free options need not worry, Bourbon country is for everyone, whether…
4 Smart Tips to Save Money and Stay Well This Season
(StatePoint) January is a natural time for reset, especially when it comes to budgets and better-for-you habits. With cold and flu season still in full swing, it’s also a time…
Chile police arrest suspect over deadly wildfires
A Police in south-central Chile have arrested a man on suspicion of starting one of the recent wildfires that killed 21 people and razed entire neighborhoods, the government said Wednesday.…
