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Japan struggles to protect its most vulnerable children
JAPAN/TOKYO - Miwa Moriya was 6 when social workers told her she was going to a Christmas party, but have instead moved her into a group home for about 60 children in a small city in western Japan.
Qatari president of PSG, Nasser al-Khelaifi, under investigation in IAAF corruption case
The Qatari president of French soccer club Paris Saint-Germain, Nasser al-Khelaifi, is formally under investigation in France for alleged corruption related to Doha’s bid to host the athletics world championship, his lawyers confirmed on Thursday.
Julian Assange indictment: Danger for free press and journalism
Julian Assange indicted under espionage act, obtaining and publishing classified material, represents a grave threat to all Americans' First Amendment rights,...
Chagos Islands dispute: UN votes against British control
The 193 member states of the UN on Wednesday voted for the UK to hand over control of the Chagos islands to Mauritius "as soon as possible".
Trump suddenly reverses course on Iran, says there is ‘no indication’ of threats
President Donald Trump spent the entirety of the last week talking about possible military action against Iran, discussing the number of troops that would be involved, and threatening that war would mean the “official end of Iran.”
Huawei founder says US government underestimated their power
The growing animosity between Huawei Technologies and the U.S. government was inevitable and a sales ban imposed by the Trump administration will literally have no...
How Much Does America Really Need Huawei?
In wake of the restrictions, Google has suspended business activity with the Chinese giant. Other suppliers, including Qualcomm, Broadcom, Intel and Xilinx, told employees they will not sell to the Chinese firm until further notice, according to Bloomberg News.
Trump wants America’s immigration system to focus on high-skilled workers
President Trump unveiled a long-awaited immigration plan change that would dramatically alter how the U.S. accepts people into the country, by favoring...
F-16 fighter jet crashes at California base, no injuries
An F-16 fighter jet crashed into a warehouse while attempting to land at March Air Reserve Base in Southern California, an Air Force official confirmed late Thursday.
Alabama abortion vote compared to ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’
On Tuesday night, Alabama’s majority-Republican Senate passed a bill which, if signed by Republican Gov. Kay Ivey, would ban almost all abortions in the state and could punish doctors who perform them with life in prison.
