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Mexico's Zapatistas say they're dissolving their 'autonomous municipalities'

The Indigenous group cited waves of gang violence that have hit the state of Chiapas where they live, refusing government aid, but didn't say if that was the reason.
A supporter of the Zapatista Army of National Liberation, EZLN, holds up a poster in Mexico City.
A supporter of the Zapatista Army of National Liberation, EZLN, holds up a poster in Mexico City.
7h ago

Philadelphia Orchestra returns to China 50 years after historic visit

The tour is the latest sign of improving ties between the two countries ahead of a highly anticipated meeting between Presidents Joe Biden and Xi Jinping.
Musicians from the Philadelphia Orchestra arrived in Beijing on Tuesday, launching a tour commemorating its historic performance in China half a century ago in signs of improving bilateral ties ahead of a highly anticipated meeting between President Joe Biden and Xi Jinping.
Musicians from the Philadelphia Orchestra arrived in Beijing on Tuesday, launching a tour commemorating its historic performance in China half a century ago in signs of improving bilateral ties ahead of a highly anticipated meeting between President Joe Biden and Xi Jinping.
7h ago

Chinese lending has shifted from Belt and Road to rescue finance, report says

“Beijing is navigating an unfamiliar and uncomfortable role — as the world’s largest official debt collector,” said the report by U.S. researchers.
Chinese financial institutions lent $1.34 trillion to developing countries from 2000 to 2021, U.S. researchers at AidData said in a report that showed the world’s biggest bilateral lender switching from infrastructure to rescue lending.
Chinese financial institutions lent $1.34 trillion to developing countries from 2000 to 2021, U.S. researchers at AidData said in a report that showed the world’s biggest bilateral lender switching from infrastructure to rescue lending.
7h ago

4 men charged in theft of satirical golden toilet titled 'America' at Churchill's birthplace

The toilet, valued at $5.95 million, was an artwork titled “America” and intended as a pointed satire about excessive wealth.
4 men charged in theft of satirical golden toilet titled ‘America,’ at Churchill’s birthplace
4 men charged in theft of satirical golden toilet titled ‘America,’ at Churchill’s birthplace

Cars are restricted in New Delhi as Indian capital chokes on smog

Construction projects have also been put on hold as annual air pollution in the capital region reaches hazardous highs.
cars automobiles pollution highway commute commuters
cars automobiles pollution highway commute commuters
14h ago

Should young people in India work 70 hours a week? This tech billionaire thinks so

Tech billionaire Narayana Murthy set off controversy online when he said young Indians should work 70 hours a week to strengthen the country’s economy. 
N.R. Narayana Murthy
N.R. Narayana Murthy

An inside look at Israel’s mission to find and destroy Hamas’ vast tunnel network in northern Gaza

NBC News’ Raf Sanchez entered northern Gaza for several hours on Sunday with the Israel Defense Forces.
An IDF soldier looks down a tunnel allegedly used by Hamas militants in northern Gaza on a tour led by by the IDF.
An IDF soldier looks down a tunnel allegedly used by Hamas militants in northern Gaza on a tour led by by the IDF.

U.S. targets in Iraq and Syria were attacked at least 10 times since Thursday

There have been at least 38 attacks against bases with U.S. personnel since Oct. 17. Three defense officials say most of the weekend attacks came via one-way drones and rockets.
An aerial view of Ain al-Asad air base.
An aerial view of Ain al-Asad air base.
1d ago

Hungary has fired its national museum director over LGBTQ content in World Press Photo exhibition

Hungary’s government determined that five photos on display at the prestigious exhibition violated a law restricting children’s access to LGBTQ content.
Visitors view the award-winning work 'Home for the Golden Gays' by Hannah Reyes Morales at the Hungarian National Museum's World Press Photo exhibition in Budapest, Hungary.
Visitors view the award-winning work 'Home for the Golden Gays' by Hannah Reyes Morales at the Hungarian National Museum's World Press Photo exhibition in Budapest, Hungary.
1d ago

Luis Diaz sends message for his kidnapped father after scoring for Liverpool

Gunmen on motorbikes took both of Diaz’s parents in the small Colombian town of Barrancas late last month; police rescued his mother within hours.
Liverpool's Colombian midfielder  Luis Diaz flashes a message on his short after scoring against Luton Town in Luton, north of London,  on Nov. 5, 2023.
Liverpool's Colombian midfielder  Luis Diaz flashes a message on his short after scoring against Luton Town in Luton, north of London,  on Nov. 5, 2023.

Israel says it wants to destroy Hamas, but its Gaza assault could radicalize a new generation

“The cycle of radicalization cannot be thwarted by operations like the one Israel is carrying out, which only makes the cycle deeper, wider and uglier,” one expert said.
People search through buildings that were destroyed during Israeli air raids
People search through buildings that were destroyed during Israeli air raids

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