New report from PEN America documents vast book bannings in U.S. prisons
A new study from PEN America finds that tens of thousands of books are banned or restricted by U.S. prisons
2023-10-25 21:24
Israel demands UN chief resign over Hamas attack comments
António Guterres condemned Hamas's deadly attacks but said they "did not happen in a vacuum".
2023-10-25 20:52
Tai chi may slow Parkinson's symptoms for years, study finds
The traditional gentle Chinese exercise showed balance and movement benefits for patients.
2023-10-25 20:27
Gold One mine 'hostage situation': South African miners tell of escape
Hundreds of workers at a mine in South Africa are caught up in a dispute between two rival unions.
2023-10-25 20:26
US House Republicans hope Johnson will fill long leadership vacancy
By David Morgan and Moira Warburton WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The U.S. House of Representatives Republicans' leadership fight dragged into a 23rd
2023-10-25 20:21
Jews, Palestinians and Muslims in the US say they're experiencing growing fear about rising bigotry and hatred
There is a palpable fear and tension in communities across the United States already scarred by the violent incidents stemming from the early days of the Israel and Hamas war, with some equating the bigotry and hatred being experienced by Jews, Palestinians, Muslims and other groups across the country to that of a post-9/11 world.
2023-10-25 19:55
Kenyan soldier killed in DR Congo rebel mortar attack
It is the first such death to be reported among the Kenyan troops since they joined the force last year.
2023-10-25 19:20
Brazil police launch fresh raids as part of Jan. 8 riots probe
SAO PAULO Brazil's federal police said on Wednesday they were carrying out fresh raids and arrests as part
2023-10-25 18:57
China upgrades diplomatic ties with close US ally Colombia
BEIJING China elevated diplomatic relations with Colombia to a strategic partnership on Wednesday, deepening a push with one
2023-10-25 18:53
Irish playwright to adapt Hunger Games for the stage
Irish playwright Conor McPherson is to adapt the Hunger Games novel for a West End stage show.
2023-10-25 18:52
'She was robbed of her life': 16-year-old Claudia Quaatey dreamed of becoming a nurse before she was fatally shot in New York City
Claudia Quaatey was saving up for a car and nursing school before she was fatally shot in Queens, New York, earlier this year.
2023-10-25 18:51
Southern Gaza in Israel's sights as world leaders seek pause in fighting
By Nidal al-Mughrabi and Emily Rose GAZA/JERUSALEM (Reuters) -Israel's military intensified its bombing of southern Gaza overnight after one of
2023-10-25 18:50