Natalie Raanan, a teen taken hostage by Hamas, is home in Chicago
Natalie Raanan and her mother Judith were visiting family in Israel when they were taken hostage on 7 October.
2023-11-01 00:45
Ukraine war: Russia recruits prisoners for its invasion
Russia's defence ministry has taken over from Wagner in recruiting inmates to fight in Ukraine.
2023-10-26 11:58
Two elderly hostages freed by Hamas, but families ache for others held
Some of the first images of freed hostage Yocheved Lifshitz show the frail 85-year-old grandmother walking to a waiting ambulance, more than two weeks after she was snatched by Hamas militants from her home in kibbutz Nir Oz.
2023-10-24 16:21
Gaza neighbourhood flattened and hospital told to evacuate
Intensive Israeli air strikes continue as Hamas-run health ministry says death toll passes 4,300.
2023-10-21 21:24
Three law students who backed Israel letters lose job offers
An elite US law firm says statements backed by three Ivy League students do not fit with its values.
2023-10-19 05:28
How same-sex unions are rooted in Indian tradition
History demonstrates that same-sex love flourished in ancient and medieval India in various forms.
2023-10-18 12:47
IRS plans to launch free tax filing pilot program in 13 states next year
The Internal Revenue Service is moving ahead with its plan to build its own free tax filing program, announcing Tuesday that a pilot version will be available to some taxpayers in 13 states next year.
2023-10-18 02:19
Same-sex marriage: India awaits historic Supreme Court verdict
The government has strongly opposed petitions that are seeking marriage equality in the Supreme Court.
2023-10-16 21:16
Paraguay jail: Rioting inmates hold guards hostage
Guards are being held against their will during a riot in the overcrowded jail in the capital, Asunción.
2023-10-11 21:16
Afghanistan: Talks with Taliban helped free four British men
The Presidum Network says it argued for their release as it had prior contact with the group.
2023-10-11 19:21
NewsClick: Raids on Indian media 'aim to muzzle free speech'
The arrest of NewsClick journalists is a "ruthless crackdown" against independent media, campaigners say.
2023-10-05 00:46
TikTok: Social media app halts online shopping service in Indonesia
The country's government banned social media platforms from selling goods to protect physical stores.
2023-10-04 13:47