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History student Ayesha Renna (red scarf) and three women have become protest symbols after they surrounded a young man to stop him from being beaten by police

Finger-wagging Muslim Women Become Indian Protest Symbols

Finger-wagging Muslim women become Indian protest symbols

New Protests Against India Law As Police Face Brutality Claims

The citizenship law has sparked days of protests, clashes and riots across India that have left six people dead and dozens injured

New protests against India law as police face brutality claims

49 Journalists Murdered In 2019

World map showing the countries where journalists were killed in 2019, according to Reporters without Borders

49 journalists murdered in 2019

Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg is only 16 but she has riled several world leaders

Did Greta Thunberg Lie About Riding 'Overcrowded Trains'? Rail Company Says She Rode First Class

German railway company Deutsche Bahn said Greta and her team had seats in first class.

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South Korean singer Psy (C) performs his viral hit "Gangnam Style" in Istanbul in February 2013 -- his success helped launch K-Pop to global prominence

The 2010s In Entertainment: Binge TV, Disney And Music Moguls

The 2010s in entertainment: binge TV, Disney and music moguls

Claudia Lopez was elected mayor of Bogota in October, becoming the first woman to hold the post

First Woman Mayor Of Bogota Marries Girlfriend

First woman mayor of Bogota marries girlfriend

The plan was aborted at Sydney airport when the plotters decided it was too risky to get through customs

Brothers Jailed In Australia For Meat Grinder Bomb Plot

Brothers jailed in Australia for meat grinder bomb plot

US Secretary of Defence Mark Esper acknowledged Tehran's involvement in attacks in Iraq was difficult to prove

Baghdad Must 'Take Actions' After Strikes On US Interests, Washington Says

Baghdad must 'take actions' after strikes on US interests, Washington says

English actor Anthony Daniels has played droid C-3PO in every main "Star Wars" film

'Star Wars' Grips Hollywood With 'Rise Of Skywalker' Premiere

'Star Wars' grips Hollywood with 'Rise of Skywalker' premiere

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Cruise Ship Captain Involved In A Boat Collision That Killed 28 Rearrested

The boat crash in the Danube River in May involving a cruise ship that killed 28 people has led to the re-arrest of the cruise ship captain.

President Donald Trump made an unannounced Thanksgiving day visit to US troops at Bagram airbase in Afghanistan

Esper Wants To Cut US Troops 'With Or Without' Afghan Peace Deal

Esper wants to cut US troops 'with or without' Afghan peace deal

The White House transition from Barack Obama to Donald Trump (the pair are seen here after Trump's election in November 2016) has been one of the most stark in US history

Trump, Syria And Facebook: The Volatile Cocktail Of The 2010s

Trump, Syria and Facebook: the volatile cocktail of the 2010s

The US air force uses the air base at Incirlik for raids on IS positions in Syria

US Wants Explanation For Turkey Threat To Close Two Bases

US wants explanation for Turkey threat to close two bases

The dome in Hiroshima is the most famous building left intact after the bombing

Thousands Sign Hiroshima Petition To Save A-bomb Buildings

Thousands sign Hiroshima petition to save A-bomb buildings

Train, metro, bus and tram transport will again hobble commuters in Paris and other big cities on Tuesday

Fresh Protests On 13th Day Of French Strike Over Pension Reform

Fresh protests on 13th day of French strike over pension reform

Gilded cage: Actor Anthony Daniels, better known as the golden robot C-3PO in "Star Wars"

Droid Leaks: How C-3PO Crossed His Legs For 'Star Wars'

Droid leaks: How C-3PO crossed his legs for 'Star Wars'

The ski lodge where the migrants have been installed may have great views, but it is 45 kilometres from the nearest town

Stuck In Greek Snow, Refugees Already Miss Dismal Camps

Stuck in Greek snow, refugees already miss dismal camps

Grassroots message: MSF volunteer Christine Harrison, left, talks to a family about sexual abuse

In Crime-hit Nigerian City, Rape Victims Find Their Voice

In crime-hit Nigerian city, rape victims find their voice

"The students don't know so much about Judaism even though many live close to the cemetery," said Lionel Godmet, a non-Jewish volunteer. "There's lots of ignorance, but it's the same for Islam"

'Guardians Of Memory' Keep Watch Over France's Jewish Cemeteries

'Guardians of memory' keep watch over France's Jewish cemeteries

It is important that refugees are given the opportunity to get an education, to work and to contribute to the societies they live in, Mohammed Badran says

Global Refugee Summit Must Not Deliver 'Empty Words': Activist Refugee

Global refugee summit must not deliver 'empty words': activist refugee

Gay sexual activity is illegal in Saudi Arabia and punishable by death

Gay Saudi Couple Released From Australian Detention

Gay Saudi couple released from Australian detention

At the end of 2018, nearly 71 million people were living in forced displacement due to war, violence and persecution

As Global Refugee Meet Begins, Rich Nations Urged To Do 'Fair Share'

As global refugee meet begins, rich nations urged to do 'fair share'

Emmanuelle Charpentier (L) and Jennifer Doudna helped revolutionize biomedicine with their work developing CRISPR-based gene editing

CRISPR, Gravity Waves, Water On Mars: A Decade Of Discoveries

CRISPR, gravity waves, water on Mars: A decade of discoveries

Secretary-General of the United Nations Antonio Guterres said the UN has no alternative but to keep on shipping aid into war-ravaged Syria

UN Chief Says No Choice But To Ship Aid Across Syria's Border

UN chief says no choice but to ship aid across Syria's border

Production of 737 MAX planes, shown here in a Boeing factory in March 2019, will be suspended

Boeing Says To Halt 737 MAX Production Next Month

Boeing says to halt 737 MAX production next month

On the 10th anniversary, relatives visit the site of the massacre where markers represent the 58 victims of the November 23, 2009 killings

Verdict Due In Philippines' Worst Political Massacre

Verdict due in Philippines' worst political massacre

The World Economic Forum said the worldwide gender gap in the workplace had widened further since last year, when parity appeared to be only 202 years off

Gender Workplace Equality 257 Years Away: WEF

Gender workplace equality 257 years away: WEF

Indiana Jones, aka Harrison Ford, searched for the Holy Grail in Jordan's red rock archaeological city of Petra, one of the many locations chosen by Hollywood filmmakers to shoot movies

Jordan, A Blockbuster Location For Hollywood

Jordan, a blockbuster location for Hollywood

Fateh says she is still unable to invest in her family's factory

Sudan Free From Bashir But Effects Of Sanctions Linger

Sudan free from Bashir but effects of sanctions linger

Brazilian fashion designer and model Helena Schargel, 79, poses during a photo shoot for her new lingerie collection -- she wants older women to have sexy underthings designed specially for them

Brazil Granny Turned Lingerie Model Shines Light On Older Women

Brazil granny turned lingerie model shines light on older women

Families of those killed have been warned they face a lengthy wait for answers into why tourists were allowed to visit the volcano

Last Of New Zealand Volcano Dead Identified

Last of New Zealand volcano dead identified

Woods ended his 11-year wait for a 15th major by winning the Masters

Golf In 2019: Tiger Roars Back Into Spotlight

Golf in 2019: Tiger roars back into spotlight

Overboard underwear: Springbok supporters wear South African flag speedos to mimic Springbok scrumhalf Faf de Klerk's attire

Rugby Union In 2019: De Klerk Guides Springboks, Japan Exceed Expectations

Rugby Union in 2019: De Klerk guides Springboks, Japan exceed expectations

Canadian Vice-Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland (L), US Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer (R) and Mexican negociatior Jesus Seade (C) sign an amended North American trade pact in December 2019

US Reassures Mexico On USMCA Labor Inspectors

US reassures Mexico on USMCA labor inspectors

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