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RELIGION19 hours ago

Asia Bibi, Christian woman on Pakistan death row for blasphemy, acquitted in landmark ruling

A Christian woman in Pakistan on death row for nearly a decade after she allegedly contaminated a water jug -- an offense viewed as blasphemy in the Muslim country -- was acquitted by the country’s top court on Wednesday.

Australia35 mins ago

Australia invests in developing Papua New Guinea naval base

Australia announced Thursday it will invest in redeveloping a Papua New Guinea naval base as concerns mount over increasing Chinese influence in the South Pacific.

Asia35 mins ago

Maldives ex-president returns from asylum

The first democratically elected president of the Maldives returned home Thursday after more than two years in exile to escape a long prison term.

Asia1 hour ago

Russia blames rocket failure on mistake during assembly

An investigation has found that a failed Russian rocket launch three weeks ago that aborted after just two minutes was caused by a sensor that was damaged during assembly, a top Russian official said on Thursday.

International1 hour ago

Hungarian court acquits camerawoman seen kicking, tripping migrants in video

A Hungarian camerawoman caught on video kicking and trying to trip migrants as they fled police near the Hungary-Serbia border in 2015 was acquitted, Hungary's highest court announced Tuesday.

Middle East1 hour ago

Yemeni rebels seek pressure on Saudis as US calls for truce

A leading Yemeni rebel figure on Thursday described the Trump administration's calls for a cease-fire in his country as "positive" but urged more international action to stop deadly airstrikes by the rebels' adversary, a U.S.-backed Saudi-led coalition.

Transportation3 hours ago

Indonesia Lion Air jet’s flight recorder found 3 days after crash

Indonesian navy divers on Thursday recovered the flight recorder of the 2-month-old Lion Air jet that crashed into the sea minutes after takeoff earlier this week, killing all 189 passengers and crew members on board.

Asia4 hours ago

Christian woman acquitted in Pakistan to leave country

A Christian woman acquitted in Pakistan after eight years on death row for blasphemy plans to leave the country, her family said Thursday as radical Islamists mounted rallies for a second day against the verdict, blocking roads and burning tires in protest.

RELIGION4 hours ago

S. Korea court upholds conscientious objection to military

In a landmark verdict, South Korea's top court on Thursday ruled that people can legally reject mandatory military service on conscientious or religious grounds and must not be punished.