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The country remains deeply conservative about matters of sexual identity and is less tolerant of LGBT rights than some other parts of Asia, with many gay and transgender Koreans living largely under the radar.

As the third impeachment trial in US history began in earnest, senators voted along party lines, 53-47, to block three separate motions from Democratic leader Chuck Schumer to subpoena records and documents from the White House, the State Department and t...

Officials estimate the fires in the island nation have ravaged more than 80% of the unique ecosystems of at least 49 animal and plant species already listed as 'threatened'.

Ahmad Hamzeh, a little-known member of the Majlis, made the offer on behalf of the people of Kerman, the hometown and final resting place of storied commander Major General Qasem Soleimani.

The House of Lords voted by 270-229 to amend the government bill that paves the way for Britain's departure from the EU on Jan 31 the first of three votes that went against the government.

The pair's 'No Marriage' movement has tapped into burgeoning feminism in South Korea, which saw tens of thousands of women protest in 2018 against a epidemic of voyeurism or 'spycam porn'.

The New York Times editorial board, which is independent of the NYT newsroom, broke with tradition to endorse not one but two candidates, and both women.

Saturday's strike follows months of relative calm in the war between the Iran-backed Huthis and Yemen's internationally recognised government, which is supported by a Saudi-led military coalition.

Rescue teams were sent to Peyzawat county, a rural area outside of the city of Kashgar, after the Sunday night earthquake.

Last week the Islamic State group claimed responsibility for the January 9 attack on the army base, one their deadliest in the region.

Three of those patients are seriously ill, according to a statement issued by the health commission in the central city of Wuhan, where all 62 of the cases in China have occurred.

On his arrival in Myanmar, the first by a Chinese leader in 19 years, President Xi received a royal welcome with two fighter jets escorting his plane after it entered the country's airspace.

Tourism Australia was forced to suspend an upbeat advertising campaign launched in the middle of the crisis featuring pop star Kylie Minogue after the ad was met with incredulity about what many saw as poor timing.

It is a serene image of a 93-year-old monarch surrounded by the three people expected to follow her to the throne, and it masks the behind-the-scenes turmoil and disappointments surrounding Andrew and Harry.

Amit Kumar, Charge d' Affairs said in his remarks during the 'Vishwa Hindi Divas' celebrations at the Indian Embassy that he is happy to note that Hindi is spoken and taught widely in US.

The five, who live outside the United States and have not been apprehended, were indicted by a grand jury in October, the Justice Department said. The indictment was unsealed on Wednesday and arrest warrants are pending.