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Stallman: Thousands Dead, Millions Deprived of Liberties (2001)

Richard Stallman argues that while the 2001 terrorist attacks were devastating, the greater danger lies in the…

Wife of US scholar jailed in China asks Trump to raise arrest at Xi meeting

Sylvia Zin is among the family members of people imprisoned in China who are seeking Trump's help when he hosts the…

Is there any chance left to save the CLARITY Act?

CLARITY isn’t dead after failing a key Senate vote, but with time running short and Democrats still demanding changes,…

Warm words on Canada's EU 'associate membership' but no guarantees

There is no certainty that the idea will ever get off the ground, let alone become a blueprint for other countries,…

Is Canada about to join the EU?

Ties between Canada and the European Union have been getting closer as trade dispute with the US continue.

EPA immediately sued over plans to repeal climate rules for power plants

Public health groups warn EPA rule will cost Americans billions in health bills.

UN experts say grounds to believe US committed war crimes in Iran strikes

The US has not acknowledged carrying out February's deadly strikes on a primary school in Minab and a sports complex in…

U.S. Treasury Doubles Long-Bond Buybacks to $4B as Yields Surge

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Verified video shows wreckage of Saudi fighter jet shot down over Yemen

BBC Verify tracks down the location of a Houthi video showing the wreckage of an F-15 they claim to have shot down.

Canada welcomes EU proposal to become 'associate member'

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has welcomed the European Union's proposal for Canada to become its first "associate…

India Buys Record $15.2B in U.S. Treasuries on RBI-Driven Dollar Inflows 

India bought a record $15.2 billion in U.S. Treasuries in July, lifting its holdings to their highest level in 10 months.

The American Religion of Self-Storage Facilities

The self-storage industry has become a defining pillar of American culture, with the U.S.

Canada welcomes EU proposal to become 'associate member'

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said a Canada-EU alliance would create a "beacon for other democracies".

Swedish PM Kristersson resigns after election loss

Left-wing opposition parties led by Magdalena Andersson look set to form the next government.

Zoomex Highlights Key ETF Market Trends Ahead of This Week’s Federal Reserve Decision

Zoomex brings the week’s biggest ETF stories onto a single, rule-based derivatives venue, giving traders easy-to-use…

Aztec document goes on display in Mexico after 186 years abroad

France's national library is lending the manuscript recounting the history of the Aztecs to Mexico.

Iran school bombing: grounds to believe US was behind atrocity, UN finds

A UN fact-finding mission concluded there are reasonable grounds to believe the US was responsible for military strikes…

Ninth woman's body found as South African police investigate string of deaths

South Africa police have cautioned against assuming that all the killings are linked but many women are afraid.

China Holds 2,366 Tons Of Gold As Yuan Ambitions Grow

China no longer settles for gold alone, but is building the infrastructure of a new monetary order.

Warsh Signals Higher-for-Longer Rates as Fed Raises Benchmark

Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh signaled that interest rates could stay higher for longer after policymakers…

River home to 500 crocodiles chosen as Olympic rowing venue

A river that is home to about 500 saltwater crocodiles is given the OK to host Olympic and Paralympic rowing and…

One dead after torrential rain and flash floods hit Barcelona region

Flooding has caused widespread disruption across Valencia and Catalonia in north-east Spain.

US Opens Door to 100% Tariffs on Russian Oil Buyers; India Pushes Back

India and the US are once again at odds over Russian oil.

Abducted South African journalist found dead with gunshot wounds

The body of veteran broadcaster Owen Ndlovu was found hours after armed men kidnapped him near Johannesburg.

India faces 100% tariff threat over Russian oil after US House vote

Trump’s tariff threat puts India’s Russian oil strategy- and its access to the US market - in a new bind.

International students, 'visa hoppers' and backpackers targeted in Australia migration crackdown

The government wants to reduce net overseas migration to 225,000 people by 2028.

Rosenberg: Russia's elections will have few surprises, but for the Kremlin they matter

There is no doubt over the outcome of this vote, but for the Kremlin they are still an important moment.

Assad regime planned US journalist's kidnap for weeks, BBC finds

Austin Tice’s abduction was approved by Syria’s former leader Bashar al-Assad, a source claims.

The President's Power to Pardon Friends and Allies Must End