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Survivors brave freezing cold after China quake kills 131
Survivors of China's deadliest earthquake in years huddled in aid tents on Wednesday after overnight temperatures plunged well below zero, with the death toll rising to 131.
'Like a saviour': Japanese women fall prey to host clubs
Growing up, Mirai Kisaragi fled her abusive parents, survived homelessness and contemplated suicide. At 18, she met her "saviour" at one of Tokyo's hundreds of host clubs, where men entertain women.
French court jails Rwandan ex-doctor 24 years over 1994 genocide
A French court on Wednesday sentenced former Rwandan doctor Sosthene Munyemana to 24 years in prison for his involvement in the 1994 genocide of Tutsis in his native East African country.
Rescuers dig in freezing cold after China quake kills 131
Rescuers dug through rubble for a second freezing day on Wednesday after overnight temperatures plunged well below zero, with the death toll in China's deadliest earthquake in years rising to 131.
Colorado court blocks Trump from presidential primary ballot
An appeals court in Colorado on Tuesday ruled Donald Trump cannot appear on the state's presidential primary ballot because of his involvement in the attack on the Capitol in January 2021.
Ex-wife of French serial killer sentenced to life over three murders
A French court on Tuesday sentenced the ex-wife of serial killer Michel Fourniret to life in prison for her role in three murders by her former husband.
VP Harris to tour US to promote abortion rights ahead of election
Vice President Kamala Harris is to launch a nationwide tour to promote reproductive freedoms as Democrats seek to make abortion rights a centerpiece of the 2024 presidential campaign.
Paris hotels angry over tourist tax hike ahead of Olympics
Paris hoteliers were up in arms on Tuesday over a government plan to triple the tax paid by visitors on nights at hotels next year when the capital hosts the Olympics.
Iceland volcano eruption calms as lava flow eases
An Icelandic volcano that erupted and spewed lava into the sky overnight near a power plant was less active Tuesday, after weeks of intense seismic activity southwest of Reykjavik.
'Too dangerous inside': China quake victims set in for freezing night
As evening brought freezing temperatures to northwestern China's Gansu province, shellshocked residents huddled around small fires in the street, reeling after the country's deadliest earthquake in years deprived them of shelter.
At least 127 dead in northwest China earthquake
Rescuers in remote villages of northwest China dug through the rubble of collapsed homes in freezing conditions on Tuesday after the country's deadliest earthquake in years killed at least 127 people.
At least 126 dead in northwest China earthquake
Rescuers in remote villages of northwest China dug through the rubble of collapsed homes on Tuesday after the country's deadliest earthquake in years killed at least 126 people and injured hundreds more.
'Tombstone' hats remind whirling dervishes of their death
The tall light brown hats worn by whirling dervishes are as intriguing as the elliptical dance performed in honour of the Sufi poet and mystic Rumi.
Google to pay $700 mn to US consumers, states in antitrust settlement
Google parent Alphabet has agreed to pay $700 million as part of an antitrust settlement made public on Monday, with the funds going to US customers of its Android app store and state governments.
At least 118 dead in northwest China earthquake
Rescuers in remote villages of northwest China dug through the rubble of collapsed homes on Tuesday after China's deadliest earthquake in years killed at least 118 people and injured hundreds more.
Appeal verdict due in ex-Iran official's trial in Sweden
A Swedish appeals court will announce on Tuesday its verdict in the trial of a former Iranian prison official handed a life sentence in a lower court for crimes committed during a 1988 purge of dissidents.
At least 116 dead in northwest China earthquake
At least 116 people were killed when an earthquake collapsed buildings in northwest China, state media reported Tuesday, as rescue workers raced to start digging through rubble in freezing conditions.
Volcano erupts in southwest Iceland after weeks of earthquakes
A volcano in Iceland was erupting on Tuesday, with geysers of molten lava shooting into the pitch-black night sky after weeks of seismic activity had the region southwest of the capital on high alert.
Rescue teams evacuate flood-ravaged Australian town
Rescue teams on Tuesday evacuated a flood-ravaged town in northeastern Australia, racing to airlift hundreds of people to safety before they run out of food and water.
Volcano erupts in southwest Iceland
A volcanic eruption began Monday night in Iceland, south of the capital Reykjavik, following an earthquake swarm, Iceland's Meteorological Office said.
Marvel drops actor Jonathan Majors after assault conviction
Rising Hollywood star Jonathan Majors was convicted Monday of assaulting and harassing his ex-girlfriend Grace Jabbari, prompting Marvel to drop him from a prime role in its superhero blockbusters.
US announces 10-nation coalition to combat Huthi attacks in Red Sea
The United States on Monday announced a 10-nation coalition to quell Huthi missile and drone attacks on ships transiting the Red Sea, with Britain, France, Bahrain and Italy among countries joining the "multinational security initiative."
Explosion, blaze at Guinea fuel depot kills 14, injures 190
Fourteen people were killed and 178 others injured after a powerful explosion and fire at the main fuel depot in Guinea rocked the centre of the capital Conakry early on Monday, causing substantial damage and bringing the city to a standstill.
Explosion, blaze at Guinea fuel depot kills 13, injures 178
Thirteen people have been killed and 178 others injured after a powerful explosion and fire at the main fuel depot in Guinea rocked the centre of the capital Conakry early on Monday, bringing it to a standstill and causing substantial damage.
Vatican authorises blessings for same-sex couples, with caveats
The Vatican on Monday approved blessings for same-sex couples, a hugely contested issue in the Catholic Church, as long as they are not in contexts related to civil unions or weddings.
Explosion, blaze at Guinea fuel depot kills 11, injures 88
Eleven people have been killed and 88 others seriously injured after a powerful explosion and fire at the main fuel depot in Guinea rocked the centre of the capital Conakry early on Monday, bringing it to a standstill.
Man charged with drunk driving after crash close to Biden
A 46-year-old man is facing drunk driving charges after his car crashed into a US Secret Service vehicle attached to President Joe Biden's motorcade, police said Monday.
EU launches 'illegal content' probe into Elon Musk's X
The EU announced "formal infringement proceedings" against Elon Musk's X platform on Monday, under a law cracking down on illegal online content, after identifying disinformation related to Hamas's October 7 attack in Israel.
Explosion, blaze at Guinea fuel depot leave eight dead
Eight people have been killed after a powerful explosion at the main fuel depot in Guinea followed by a fire that rocked the centre of the capital Conakry early on Monday.
Vietnam property developer faces trial over $12.5 bn bond fraud
The chairwoman of major property developer Van Thinh Phat will go on trial in Vietnam, accused with accomplices of embezzling $12.5 billion from a bank "for personal purposes", the official government website said.
Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai's trial starts as US, UK urge his release
Pro-democracy tycoon Jimmy Lai went on trial in Hong Kong Monday on national security charges that could see him jailed for life, with the United States and Britain demanding his release.
Hundreds evacuated as flood disaster unfolds in northeastern Australia
Stranded residents sheltered on a hospital roof as flash floods swamped northeastern Australia on Monday, with raging waters severing roads and flushing crocodiles into towns.
Supporters of Hong Kong pro-democracy 'hero' Jimmy Lai wait in cold for trial
Donning hats, scarves and masks to shield their faces from the winter cold, a small group of supporters of pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai waited overnight outside a Hong Kong court for the start of his long-awaited national security trial on Monday.
US, Britain call for release of Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai as trial starts
The US and British governments called for the release of pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai, who is standing trial Monday in Hong Kong for national security charges that could send him to jail for life.
12 killed in attack on party in Mexico: officials
At least 12 people were killed and another dozen were wounded in an attack early Sunday on a pre-Christmas party in central Mexico, authorities in the state of Guanajuato said.
Serbia President Vucic says his party won parliamentary polls
Serbia's President Aleksandar Vucic said his party had won a commanding victory in parliamentary elections Sunday, extending the populist outfit's rule in the Balkan country amid accusations of foul play by the opposition.
Hong Kong starts trial of pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai
Pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai is set to stand trial Monday in Hong Kong, where he faces internationally condemned national security charges that could send him to jail for life.
Serbian populist party looks to extend rule in double-header vote
Serbians headed to the polls Sunday in elections that will likely see President Aleksandar Vucic's populist party extend its rule, as the strongman leader promised stability and vowed to curb inflation after months of protests.
Christmas muted in 'grieving' Bethlehem
Outside Bethlehem's Church of the Nativity in the Palestinian West Bank, the throngs of tourists and pilgrims who normally rub shoulders with costumed Santas and marching bands are missing this year.