Internet shutdowns becoming the norm in much of the world
At the start of this year, as Zimbabwe cut off internet access across the country following anti-government protests, the internet pressure group Keep It On warned that such
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Kung Fu Nuns in Nepal boost their health in fight for women's rights
Swords swirl around their bodies, coming perilously close to piercing flesh. Blades flashing in the morning sun, the young women twirl, cartwheel and then kick in unison, finishing their graceful movements in a centuries old kung fu fighting stance.
India citizenship law protests, 18 dead
The death toll from India's protests against the controversial new citizenship law has risen to 18 after 10 people were killed in Uttar Pradesh, the country's largest and most populous state on Friday.
India extends controls on protests after day of deadly violence
Protesters in India have vowed more civil action against a new citizenship law, even as the Indian government extends sweeping controls on protests and imposes
Widespread protests expected across India despite bans
Deadly protests erupted in at least 15 cities in India Thursday, despite strict bans on public gatherings in several areas, as
Women at center of viral video say India will not be divided
Aysha Renna didn't think she would ever find herself confronting baton-wielding police officers to protect a fellow Muslim student from a beating.
Unilever warning shows global economy still fragile
A sales warning from one of the world's biggest consumer goods companies is undermining hopes for a significantly stronger global economy in 2020.
Former Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf sentenced to death
Former Pakistan President and military ruler Pervez Musharraf has been sentenced to death in absentia for high treason following a six-year legal case.
India passes controversial citizenship law that excludes Muslims
India's parliament has passed a bill that would give Indian citizenship to immigrants from three neighboring countries -- but not if they are Muslim.
Global gender equality could take another 100 years to achieve
Most of us won't live to see gender equality achieved worldwide, according to a new study, which predicts the milestone is almost 100 years away.
