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India opposition criticises Modi for 'hate speech'

The PM accused opponents of wanting to give wealth to "infiltrators", in remarks seen as anti-Muslim.

Many in Gen Z ditch colleges for trade schools. Meet the 'toolbelt generation'

With demand for jobs like HVAC technicians, electricians and wind turbine installers, enrollment is ticking up at vocational schools as four-year college costs continue to soar.

Five including child die trying to cross Channel

The deaths come hours after the UK Parliament passes its Rwanda bill, which aims to deter small boat crossings.

Desperate search for crew in Japan helicopters crash

Seven navy men are still missing after two helicopters apparently crashed during night drills.

Desperate search for crew in Japan helicopters crash

Seven navy men are still missing after two helicopters apparently crashed during night drills.

Pro-China party wins Maldives election by landslide

Led by president Mohamed Muizzu, the party's win is seen as support for closer ties with Beijing.

Pro-China party wins Maldives election by landslide

Led by president Mohamed Muizzu, the party's win is seen as support for closer ties with Beijing.

Philippines, US launch annual joint military drills

Manila, Philippines — Thousands of Filipino and American troops will kick off joint military exercises in the Philippines on Monday, as Beijing's growing assertiveness in the region raises fears of a conflict.  The annual drills — dubbed Balikatan, or "shoulder to shoulder" in Tagalog — will be concentrated in the northern and western parts of the archipelago nation, near the potential flashpoints of the South China Sea and Taiwan.  China claims almost the entire waterway, a key route for… Read Full Article

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Mary J. Blige, Cher, Ozzy Osbourne, others picked for Rock Hall of Fame

new york — Mary J. Blige,Cher, Foreigner, A Tribe Called Quest, Kool & The Gang and Ozzy Osbourne have been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, a class that also includes folk-rockers Dave Matthews Band and singer-guitarist Peter Frampton. Alexis Korner, John Mayall and Big Mama Thornton earned the Musical Influence Award, while the late Jimmy Buffett, MC5, Dionne Warwick and Norman Whitfield will get the Musical Excellence Award. Pioneering music executive Suzanne de Passe… Read Full Article