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China committed genocide against Uighurs, public tribunal finds

“The world needs to know about what Uyghurs are facing today,” said Muetter Iliqud, 24, who spoke at two public sessions of a special tribunal.
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BRITAIN-CHINA-RIGHTS-UYGHURS

On the front lines in Ukraine amid threat of Russian invasion

Troops in Ukraine are on high alert amid growing tensions with Russia. NBC News' Richard Engel reports from the trenches, where those on the front lines are hoping to stop or slow down a Russian advance. 
On the front lines in Ukraine amid threat of Russian invasion
On the front lines in Ukraine amid threat of Russian invasion

China ‘committed genocide’ against Uyghurs, says independent tribunal

An independent tribunal found China “committed genocide and crimes against humanity” for its treatment of Uyghur Muslims, a minority group from western China. 
China ‘committed genocide’ against Uyghurs, says independent tribunal
China ‘committed genocide’ against Uyghurs, says independent tribunal

Amid Russia tensions, Biden reaffirms support for Ukraine in call with Zelenskyy

The call came two days after Biden told Putin that the U.S. would pursue "strong economic measures" and increase military aid to allies in the region should Russia invade Ukraine.
Image: Tensions Mount On Ukraine's Frontline With Russian-Backed Separatists
Image: Tensions Mount On Ukraine's Frontline With Russian-Backed Separatists
3h ago

Canada bans conversion therapy, joining a handful of other nations

Several other countries, including Germany and Brazil — and 20 U.S. states — have banned the debunked practice.
Supporters of LGBTQ rights gather at Pride Corner in Edmonton, Canada, on Sept. 24, 2021, to counter protesting street preachers.
Supporters of LGBTQ rights gather at Pride Corner in Edmonton, Canada, on Sept. 24, 2021, to counter protesting street preachers.
7h ago

Chile legalizes same-sex marriage in historic vote

The South American nation is poised to join 30 other countries around the world where same-sex marriage is legal.
People embrace outside Congress as the Senate votes to approve a same-sex marriage bill in Valparaiso, Chile, on Dec. 7, 2021.
People embrace outside Congress as the Senate votes to approve a same-sex marriage bill in Valparaiso, Chile, on Dec. 7, 2021.

Mysterious planet 10 times bigger than Jupiter disproves widely held theory

"Until now, no planets had been spotted around a star more than three times as massive as the Sun," wrote the European Southern Observatory.
The European Southern Observatory's Very Large Telescope has recorded an image of a planet around the two-star system b Centauri.
The European Southern Observatory's Very Large Telescope has recorded an image of a planet around the two-star system b Centauri.
10h ago

Covid Christmas party sends U.K. prime minister into crisis mode

"This is something that resonates with a lot of people who lost loved ones or just followed the rules and had a miserable Christmas," one expert said.
British PM Johnson holds news conference in Downing Street
British PM Johnson holds news conference in Downing Street
11h ago

E.U. plan to boost gig economy workers is latest blow to apps

The draft rules aim to clarify the labor status of people employed by app-based companies like ride-hailing service Uber and food delivery business Deliveroo.
Image: Uber Eats
Image: Uber Eats
11h ago

If Russia invades Ukraine, it shouldn't rely on the U.S. responding in kind

Analysis: The White House is using a "carrot and the stick" approach, one expert said, to avoid a repeat of Russia's 2014 invasion of Crimea.
Tensions Mount On Ukraine's Frontline With Russian-Backed Separatists
Tensions Mount On Ukraine's Frontline With Russian-Backed Separatists