Trump promises death penalty for ‘rapists, murderers’ after Biden pardons
During his first term in office, Trump oversaw a series of federal executions unparalleled in…
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In Afghanistan, Trump will have to play a balancing game
Taken too far, incoming US president’s pragmatic disengagement policy in Afghanistan could badly backfire.
Bethlehem marks melancholic Christmas for second year in shadow of Gaza war
The excitement and cheer that typically descends on town in the occupied West Bank on…
Iran to lift ban on WhatsApp, Google Play, state media report
Authorities vote to allow Meta’s instant messaging platform and Google Play as first step to…
What’s blocking a ceasefire deal in Gaza?
Former Israeli adviser Daniel Levy argues that dehumanisation of Palestinians by Israel blocks peace efforts…
Starbucks strike expands to more than 300 US stores: Union
Strike over wages and staffing issues comes at one of the coffee chain’s busiest times…
A fight for holiday equality: How Black Santas shaped US civil rights
In 1969, Otis Moss Jr led a push to ensure diversity among Santa Clauses. But…
Why is Blake Lively making claims of a smear campaign against her?
The It Ends With Us star is accusing co-star Justin Baldoni of ‘sexual harassment’.
Famine spreading in war-torn Sudan, UN-backed report says
IPC report outlines famine in five areas, including in Sudan’s largest displacement camp, Zamzam, in…
FAA lifts groundstop of American Airlines flights after technical issue
Brief halt to flights in US had threatened the travel plans of millions of people…
Syria says ex-rebel groups agree to integrate under Defence Ministry
De facto Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa says factions agreed to disband following a meeting with…
India to play ICC Champions Trophy matches in Dubai, not Pakistan
The ICC revised schedule for the tournament has India playing group matches, semifinal 1 and…
Here’s why business leaders are spending big on Trump’s inaugural committee
Donations to President-elect Donald Trump’s inaugural committee offer a “unique opportunity” to curry favor with…
Protests as controversial election result upheld in Mozambique
Protests erupted on Maputo’s streets as Mozambique’s top court confirmed the ruling party’s victory.
UN condemns Israeli attacks on Gaza’s humanitarian systems
Israeli forces planted explosives outside Gaza’s Kamal Adwan and the UN condemned Israel’s repeated attacks…
Video: Protests follow the burning of a Christmas tree in Syrian town
Christians protested in Damascus to demand protection for minorities after a Christmas tree was seen…
Is Ukraine’s largest church still pro-Russian?
Ukraine is preparing to celebrate Christmas on December 25 for a second year but divisions…
Have North Korean fighters died in the Russia-Ukraine war?
Thousands of North Korean soldiers have died or been wounded according to Ukrainian President Zelenskyy.
A stolen generation: South Korean adoptees
Today on The Stream: We explore the consequences for the Korean adoptee diaspora following the…
Enough with buck-passing, child abuse in the church is systemic
Resignations by incompetent leaders are welcome, but what we really need is true institutional responsibility.