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Muslim women occupy streets in India against citizenship law
World
January 24, 2020
Muslim women occupy streets in India against citizenship law
NEW DELHI (AP) — In the Indian capital’s Shaheen Bagh neighborhood, beside open sewers and dangerously dangling electricity wires, a…
Cloud cooking land: Indian housewives become gig economy chefs
World
January 23, 2020
Cloud cooking land: Indian housewives become gig economy chefs
Rashmi Sahijwala never expected to start working at the age of 59, let alone join India’s gig economy – now…
Countries around world gear up response to new coronavirus
World
January 21, 2020
Countries around world gear up response to new coronavirus
BEIJING (AP) — Countries in Asia and elsewhere have begun body temperature checks at airports, railway stations and along highways…
As young India protests, young Bollywood finds its voice
World
January 11, 2020
As young India protests, young Bollywood finds its voice
Fearing a backlash from fans, politicians and religious zealots, Bollywood stars have in the past usually steered clear of India’s…
India’s road-block women vow to fight on against citizenship law
World
January 10, 2020
India’s road-block women vow to fight on against citizenship law
Every night, 75-year-old Noornissa braves the freezing cold to help block one of the main roads into the capital of…
India’s top court orders review of all curbs in Kashmir
World
January 10, 2020
India’s top court orders review of all curbs in Kashmir
NEW DELHI (AP) — India’s top court on Friday ordered the government to review all restrictions, including suspension of internet…
Tens of thousands strike in India as slowdown hits jobs
World
January 8, 2020
Tens of thousands strike in India as slowdown hits jobs
NEW DELHI (Reuters) – Tens of thousands of workers affiliated to trade unions led a strike in parts of India…
Muslims in fear as police crack down in India’s heartland
World
January 7, 2020
Muslims in fear as police crack down in India’s heartland
MEERUT, India (AP) — Sometimes Arshad Hussain disappears. He will be sitting on the bed, watching relatives, neighbors and journalists…
Asian countries brace to evacuate workers in Iraq, Iran
Middle East
January 6, 2020
Asian countries brace to evacuate workers in Iraq, Iran
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte ordered the military to prepare to deploy its aircraft and ships “at…
World rings in the new year amid wildfires, protests
World
December 31, 2019
World rings in the new year amid wildfires, protests
SYDNEY/HONG KONG (Reuters) – Millions of people began ringing in 2020 with fireworks, dancing and champagne on Wednesday, but Australia’s…