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A Hong Kong Kitchen Turns into Lab, Makes Pills for Protesters to Help Cut Down on Tear Gas Effects
The kitchen owner making detox kits said she wants to help protesters, who often avoid seeking treatment at hospitals to hide their identity and avoid possible arrest.
'If We Don't Stand Up Now...': Indian-American Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal Bats for Trump's Impeachment
The first-ever Indian-American woman elected to the House of Representatives, Pramila Jayapal, said that it is her view is that if people cannot depend on the fairness of the elections, it will shred the American democracy.
Japanese Doctor Who Dedicated Career to Help Afghanistan's Poor Among 6 Killed in Kabul Attack
Tetsu Nakamura was the head of Peace Japan Medical Services and had been working in the region since the 1980s, when he began treating patients with leprosy in Peshawar in neighbouring Pakistan.
Australia Restricts Medical Transfer of Refugees from Pacific Camps
Under Australia's controversial immigration policy, asylum seekers intercepted at sea are sent to camps in Papua New Guinea and Nauru.
'Will See You at Your Trial': Kamala Harris Responds to Trump's 'Miss You' Jibe
Kamala Harris has been a fierce Donald Trump critic, repeatedly calling for his impeachment.
Russian Sisters, Beaten and Sexually Assaulted for Years, Face Trial for Killing Father
The three sisters were 17, 18, and 19 when they stabbed their father to death after repeated abuse over several years. However, despite protests, they face a trial for murder.
Amnesty Says At Least 208 Killed in Iran Protests Following Hike in Fuel Prices
Iran has yet to release any nationwide statistics over the unrest that gripped the Islamic Republic beginning November 15 with minimum prices for government-subsidized gasoline rising by 50 per cent.
Hong Kong Set to Record First Budget Deficit in 15 Yrs Amid Twin Shocks of Trade War, Democracy Protests
In the latest grim assessment for the city, financial secretary Paul Chan told lawmakers that the economy was set to contract 1.3 per cent in 2019 hitting the city's usually bulging coffers.
US Strikes Back at Brazil & Argentina's 'Unfair Policies', re-Imposes Steel, Aluminum Tariffs
Taking to Twitter, US President Donald Trump said that the decision had been made because Brazil and Argentina 'have been presiding over a massive devaluation of their currencies'.
Putin, Xi Launch Russian 'Power of Siberia' Gas Pipeline to China
The 3,000-kilometre pipeline — which Putin has called 'the world's biggest construction project' — will supply China with 38 billion cubic metres of gas annually when fully operational in 2025.
UK Court Orders Indian-origin Car Thief to Pay Back over 1 Million Pounds
Chirag Patel was jailed in October 2018 at Croydon Crown Court for eight years after he was found guilty following a five-week trial.
How a Poisonous Mammal Evolved Its Venom
One of the few venomous mammals on earth, the solenodon produces toxic saliva that it injects into prey through grooves in its lower incisor teeth.
An Immigrant Influx That a Wall Won’t Deter
Nearly half of the estimated 11 million immigrants now in the US illegally did not trek through the desert or wade across the Rio Grande to enter the country; they flew in with a visa.
Three Rescue Workers in France En Route to Help Flood Victims Die in Helicopter Crash
The crash occurred on the night of December 1, said the ministry, which added that an inquiry was underway to examine the cause of the accident.
Philippines Begins Evacuations of Thousands as Powerful Typhoon Cancels SEA Games Event
The storm entered Philippine territory Saturday evening, shortly before President Rodrigo Duterte and boxing superstar Manny Pacquiao launched the Games with a colourful opening ceremony.
Death Toll Rises to 21 in Attack by Mexico Cartel Near US Border
Authorities were still chasing remnants of the force that arrived in a convoy of trucks and attacked the city hall of Villa Union on Saturday.