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Brown professor deported to Lebanon after allegedly attending Hezbollah funeral, government says

Dr. Rasha Alawieh was detained at Boston Logan International Airport on Thursday and sent back to Lebanon despite having a valid visa.
A passer-by walks along a path on the campus of Brown University
A passer-by walks along a path on the campus of Brown University
7h ago

The Trump administration axed Voice of America, and China's state media are delighted

The dismantling of the international broadcaster and other U.S. government-funded news outlets was criticized as another blow to U.S. soft power efforts.
US President Donald Trump's administration on March 15 put journalists at Voice of America and other US-funded broadcasters on leave, abruptly freezing decades-old outlets long seen as critical to countering Russian and Chinese information offensives.
US President Donald Trump's administration on March 15 put journalists at Voice of America and other US-funded broadcasters on leave, abruptly freezing decades-old outlets long seen as critical to countering Russian and Chinese information offensives.
8h ago

Mookie Betts lost 15 pounds from lingering illness and won't play in Tokyo Series

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Miguel Rojas will start at shortstop in Betts’ place for the two games at the Tokyo Dome.
Athletics v Los Angeles Dodgers
Athletics v Los Angeles Dodgers
8h ago

Canada's Carney heads to Europe in search of 'more loyal partners' as Trump targets his country

President Trump has imposed tariffs on Canada's metals, commented on turning it into the 51st state, and sparked a call from infuriated Canadians to boycott U.S. products.
Canada’s Carney meets with European allies as Trump targets his country’s sovereignty and economy
Canada’s Carney meets with European allies as Trump targets his country’s sovereignty and economy
9h ago

Houthi militia unsuccessfully retaliates after it said U.S. strikes on Yemen killed 53

“We are confronting this criminal aggression and responding to escalation with escalation,” the Iran-backed militia said in a media statement.
Image: YEMEN-US-CONFLICT
Image: YEMEN-US-CONFLICT
9h ago

Prada severs ties with South Korean actor after dating scandal

The “My Love from the Star” and “Queen of Tears” actor has been accused of dating Kim Sae-ron when she was underage in a YouTube expose that cites the actress' relatives.
Kim Soo-hyun Attends Fan Meeting In Taipei
Kim Soo-hyun Attends Fan Meeting In Taipei
11h ago

Woman admits trying to sell human toes regurgitated by dogs

The woman was working at an animal shelter in Australia and planned to sell the two toes on an online black market.
An Australian woman who planned to sell human toes regurgitated by dogs pleaded guilty Monday in a Melbourne court.
An Australian woman who planned to sell human toes regurgitated by dogs pleaded guilty Monday in a Melbourne court.
12h ago

Organizers of Taiwan marathon apologize over trophies shaped like a Chinese machine gun

Organizers of the military-linked race on the Beijing-claimed island blamed an “oversight” for the design of the trophies, which resembled an assault rifle used by the Chinese army.
Marathon runners stock photo
Marathon runners stock photo
12h ago

Serbia denies using sonic weapons on protesters after video shows sound trigger panic and stampede

At least 100,000 people descended on Belgrade for a rally seen as a culmination of protests against Serbia’s populist President Aleksandar Vucic and his government.
Serbia Protest Tensions
Serbia Protest Tensions
13h ago

Trial to begin for Haiti town’s ex-mayor on charges he lied about rights abuses to get U.S. residency

Jean Morose Viliena, who has been living just north of Boston in the city of Malden, was indicted in 2023 on three counts of visa fraud.
Viliena, a lawful permanent resident of the U.S. who now lives in Malden, Mass., was sued by three Haitian citizens who say they or their relatives were persecuted by him and his political allies.
Viliena, a lawful permanent resident of the U.S. who now lives in Malden, Mass., was sued by three Haitian citizens who say they or their relatives were persecuted by him and his political allies.
22h ago

Peruvian fisherman lost for 95 days in Pacific Ocean returns home

An Ecuadorian fishing patrol discovered Maximo Napa 680 miles off the country’s coast, heavily dehydrated and in critical condition.
This handout picture released Saturday by the Peruvian Navy shows Peruvian fisherman Maximo Napa, 61, receiving medical attention upon his arrival in Paita, Piura department, Peru.
This handout picture released Saturday by the Peruvian Navy shows Peruvian fisherman Maximo Napa, 61, receiving medical attention upon his arrival in Paita, Piura department, Peru.

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