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An Iraqi Father Confronts Militia In Search For Missing Son
In the span of 30 seconds, Ali Jasb, a young rights lawyer, vanished into the night in southern Iraq.
Why Trump Doesn't Want To Talk About Abortion Rights
President Donald Trump doesn't want to talk about abortion.
Namibia Faces Tough Challenge To Reverse Apartheid Legacy - President
Namibian President Hage Geingob said on Thursday that the southwestern African country must take care in its efforts to reverse the legacy of racist white minority rule, so as not to be seen as grabbing wealth.
Trump Campaign Sues Philadelphia Over Mail-in Voting Offices
President Donald Trumps campaign followed through on a threat to sue Philadelphia, filing papers in court Thursday night over city officials preventing campaign representatives from watching people registering to vote or filling out mailin ballots in elec...
Employee Of College Bribery Scheme Mastermind Pleads Guilty
A former employee of the mastermind of the college admissions bribery scheme pleaded guilty Thursday for her role in the scam.
Ukrainian Wildfires Kill 5, Set Off Ammunition From War
Wildfires in eastern Ukraine have killed at least five people and detonated unexploded ordnance fired during fighting with Russiabacked separatists, authorities said Thursday.
Boston University Gets $1.5 Million For Antiracism Research
Boston University's Center for Antiracist Research was awarded $1.5 million from the Rockefeller Foundation to research racial disparities in the U.S., the university announced Thursday.
Prince Harry Speaks About Race, Marks UK Black History Month
Prince Harry has spoken about his awakening to race issues as he and his wife, Meghan, launched an antiracism campaign to mark Black History Month in the U.K.
High Demand For Flu Shots? Experts Hope To Avoid 'Twindemic'
October is prime time for flu vaccinations, and the U.S. and Europe are gearing up for what experts hope is high demand as countries seek to avoid a twindemic with COVID-19.
Report Finds Flaws In Catholic Church Abuse-prevention Plans
Childprotection policies adopted by Roman Catholic leaders to curb clergy sex abuse in the United States are inconsistent and often worryingly incomplete, according to a think tanks twoyear investigation encompassing all 32 of the country's archdioceses.
Vatican Releases Financial, Budget Data Amid Scandal
The Vatican released a detailed budget, balance sheet and earning statement for the first time ever Thursday as it seeks to reassure Catholics amid a corruption scandal that has exposed its shoddy financial management.
Pompeo Meets With Vatican After US-China Tensions Spill Over
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo arrived Thursday at the Vatican to meet with top Holy See officials, a day after tensions over American opposition to the Vaticans China policy spilled out in public.
Berlin Police Investigate Officers Suspected of Racist Chat on African, Muslim Migrants
The allegations, first exposed by public television ARD, are the latest embarrassment for the German police, which is under pressure to take tougher action against those in its ranks with extreme views and far-right sympathies.
Suicide Bomber Kills 9 At Checkpoint In South Afghanistan
An Afghan official says at least nine people including four civilians were killed when a suicide car bomber attacked a military checkpoint in southern Afghanistan.
Goldman Sachs Cuts 'Modest' Number of Jobs Amid Pandemic
Just under 400 jobs will be affected, according to a source familiar with the matter, a number equal to around one percent of the company's employees.
8th Federal Execution Since July Scheduled For Nov. 19
A Black deathrow inmate who was convicted of kidnapping and killing a Texas teenager in 1994 has been scheduled for execution in November, the Justice Department announced Wednesday.