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Student describes divestment negotiations with Brown University

While some colleges resort to arrests and suspensions to clear protests, Brown University has struck a deal with its students. NPR's Juana Summers talks with a student who was in the negotiating room.

Three arrested over Sikh activist's killing in Canada

Hardeep Singh Nijjar was shot dead last June, sparking a diplomatic row between India and Canada.

Palestinian doctor dies in Israeli prison

Israeli authorities said they were investigating the death of orthopaedic surgeon Dr Adnan Al-Bursh.

Homes demolished after Kenya flood evacuation order

Residents of a slum say the destruction of their homes caught them by surprise and they have nowhere to stay.

Kyiv can use British weapons inside Russia - Cameron

UK Foreign Secretary Lord Cameron says it is up to Ukraine to decide how to use British arms.

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Most countries in Asia see decline in press freedom

Bangkok — Global media watchdog Reporters Without Borders, or RSF, says press freedom in Asia continues to see a decline, with 26 out of 31 countries falling on its annual index. According to the group’s latest press freedom index, Asia is the second-most difficult region for practicing journalism. Five countries in the region — Myanmar, China, North Korea and Vietnam — are among the world’s 10 most dangerous countries for media professionals in the 2024 rankings. There are no countries in… Read Full Article

Bomb blast kills Pakistani journalist on World Press Freedom Day

ISLAMABAD — A bomb blast in southwestern Pakistan ripped through the car of a regional journalist Friday, killing him and two passersby on World Press Freedom Day. Local police said that the afternoon attack in the Khuzdar district of Baluchistan province injured seven people, mostly passersby. They identified the slain journalist as Siddique Mengal, the district press club president, and said he apparently was the target. Ghulam Mustafa Rind, an area police officer, told VOA by phone that… Read Full Article

Going to Paris 2024 ‘proves I am worthy’ - Olivier

South African canoeist Esti Olivier on overcoming physical and mental heath hurdles to reach the Olympics.

Remains of man thought to be hostage found in Israel

Elyakim Libman was a security guard at the Nova music festival when Hamas attacked on 7 October.