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Mon, December 4, 2023 | 19:47

US sanctions cryptocurrency mixer used by N. Korea

US sanctions cryptocurrency mixer used by N. Korea

The U.S. Department of the Treasury on Wednesday sanctioned a cryptocurrency mixer for serving as a 'key money-laundering tool' of a North Korea-linked hacking group, in the latest effort to prevent Pyongyang's cyber activities meant to fund its weapons programs.

World | 2023-11-30 08:02

Hong Kong court hears final arguments in subversion trial of pro-democracy activists

Hong Kong court hears final arguments in subversion trial of pro-democracy activists

A Hong Kong court started hearing the final arguments Wednesday of some of the city's best-known pro-democracy activists tried under a law imposed by China’s ruling Communist Party to crush dissent.

2023-11-29 22:03

Ailing Pope Francis tells public he's better but has aides read speeches

Ailing Pope Francis tells public he's better but has aides read speeches

Pope Francis presided at his weekly audience with the public at the Vatican, but he said that he's still unwell and asked an aide to read his remarks for him on Wednesday, a day after canceling an overseas trip.

World | 2023-11-29 22:00

New Zealand leader plans to ban cellphone use in schools, end tobacco controls in first 100 days

New Zealand leader plans to ban cellphone use in schools, end tobacco controls in first 100 days

New Zealand’s new prime minister plans to ban cellphone use in schools and repeal tobacco controls in the ambitious agenda he released Wednesday for his first 100 days in office.

World | 2023-11-29 21:13

Australia proposes new laws to detain potentially dangerous migrants who can't be deported

Australia proposes new laws to detain potentially dangerous migrants who can't be deported

The Australian government on Wednesday proposed new laws that would place behind bars some of the 141 migrants who have been set free in the three weeks since the High Court ruled their indefinite detention was unconstitutional.

World | 2023-11-29 20:30

US military Osprey aircraft with 6 aboard crashes off southern Japan, at least 1 dead

US military Osprey aircraft with 6 aboard crashes off southern Japan, at least 1 dead

A crew member who was recovered from the ocean after a U.S. military Osprey aircraft carrying six people crashed Wednesday off southern Japan has been pronounced dead, coast guard officials said.

2023-11-29 20:29

Ukraine suspects Russia poisoned spy chief's wife

Ukraine suspects Russia poisoned spy chief's wife

Ukraine said Tuesday it believed Russia had poisoned the wife of its military intelligence chief, in an apparent assassination attempt targeting the heart of Kyiv's leadership.

World | 2023-11-29 15:02

41 Indian construction workers rescued from collapsed tunnel after 17 days

41 Indian construction workers rescued from collapsed tunnel after 17 days

Forty-one construction workers emerged dazed and smiling Tuesday from a collapsed tunnel in northern India where they had spent the last 17 days - a happy ending to an ordeal that had gripped the country and led to a massive rescue operation that overcame several setbacks.

World | 2023-11-29 10:50

Hamas senior official invites Elon Musk to visit Gaza

Hamas senior official invites Elon Musk to visit Gaza

A Hamas senior official invited U.S. billionaire Elon Musk on Tuesday to visit the Palestinian Gaza strip to see the extent of destruction caused by the Israeli bombardment.

World | 2023-11-29 10:47

Hamas, Israel exchange more hostages for prisoners on 5th day of temporary ceasefire

Hamas, Israel exchange more hostages for prisoners on 5th day of temporary ceasefire

Hamas, Israel exchange more hostages for prisoners on 5th day of temporary ceasefire

International mediators worked Wednesday to extend the truce in Gaza, hoping the territory's Hamas rulers will keep freeing hostages in return for the release of Palestinian prisoners and further respite from Israel's air and ground offensive. It will otherwise expire within a day.

World | 2023-11-29 08:56

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