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16 dead, 17 missing after landslide at campsite in Malaysia

Seven people have been hospitalized and 53 other people were rescued after the landslide about 31 miles north of the capital, Kuala Lumpur, officials said.
A landslide hit the campsite outside Kuala Lumpur early Friday, Malaysia's fire department said.
A landslide hit the campsite outside Kuala Lumpur early Friday, Malaysia's fire department said.

Daughters of Americans imprisoned in Iran appeal to Biden for action

The president's special envoy for hostage affairs said, "Whether someone receives a meeting with the president or not ... we’re always still working these cases.”
Morad Tahbaz, seen here with his family, has been imprisoned in Iran since 2018.
Morad Tahbaz, seen here with his family, has been imprisoned in Iran since 2018.
14h ago

Two boys rescued after bungee ride malfunction at London winter festival leaves them dangling for hours

Police and event organizers said the two teenagers were lowered out of the ride safely and checked by onsite medics. They were not injured.
The Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park on Nov. 17, 2022 in London.
The Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park on Nov. 17, 2022 in London.
17h ago

Car hits and kills boy amid World Cup game celebrations in France

Video emerged on Twitter showing a car being driven dangerously near crowds in the street after the French national team’s win Wednesday night over Morocco.
Fans celebrate after France's victory over Morocco in the Qatar 2022 World Cup semi-final, on the Champs-Elysees in Paris on Dec. 14, 2022.
Fans celebrate after France's victory over Morocco in the Qatar 2022 World Cup semi-final, on the Champs-Elysees in Paris on Dec. 14, 2022.
19h ago

Senate passes bill to bar federal employees from using TikTok on government devices

The vote is the latest action by lawmakers to crack down on Chinese companies amid national security fears that Beijing could use them to spy on Americans.
The TikTok booth at the Tokyo Game Show
The TikTok booth at the Tokyo Game Show

Iran ousted from U.N. women's rights commission amid crackdown and executions

The U.S. and 28 other countries voted to expel Iran from the world body that promotes women's rights. China and Russia were among those that voted not to oust the country.
Permanent Representative and Ambassador of the U.S. Linda Thomas-Greenfield, left, and other representatives during the meeting regarding the removal of Iran from membership in the Commission on the Status of Women at the United Nations on Dec. 14, 2022.
Permanent Representative and Ambassador of the U.S. Linda Thomas-Greenfield, left, and other representatives during the meeting regarding the removal of Iran from membership in the Commission on the Status of Women at the United Nations on Dec. 14, 2022.
2d ago

Peru’s new government declares national emergency, gives military new power

The new government declared a 30-day national emergency Wednesday amid violent protests following the ouster of President Pedro Castillo.
Soldiers stand guard after clearing a roadblock to the airport in Arequipa, Peru
Soldiers stand guard after clearing a roadblock to the airport in Arequipa, Peru
2d ago

Judge denies ousted Peruvian President Pedro Castillo’s jail appeal

The decision could further inflame violent protests across the country, where people have been demanding Castillo’s freedom.
Pedro Castillo holds a press conference at the La Moneda presidential palace in Santiago, Chile
Pedro Castillo holds a press conference at the La Moneda presidential palace in Santiago, Chile
2d ago

Turkish court orders jail time and political ban for Erdoğan rival

The ruling comes just six months ahead of scheduled presidential and parliamentary elections, in which Ekrem İmamoğlu has been mooted as a potential strong challenger to Erdoğan.
Ekrem Imamoglu
Ekrem Imamoglu

'Harry & Meghan' wrestles with lingering impact of racism and colonialism

In the new Netflix docuseries, Prince Harry suggested that some members of his family did not recognize the role of racism in the scrutiny of Meghan.
Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee 2022 - National Service of Thanksgiving
Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee 2022 - National Service of Thanksgiving
2d ago

4 confirmed dead after migrant boat capsizes in English Channel

Thousands of migrants have relied on small boats to cross the channel in hopes of receiving asylum in the U.K.
RNLI Recover Bodies From The English Channel
RNLI Recover Bodies From The English Channel