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China’s Xi makes a rare visit to Tibet to mark 60 years of contested rule there

Chinese leader Xi Jinping made a rare visit to Tibet on Wednesday to mark the 60th anniversary of the consolidation of ...

U.S. immigrants seeking lawful work and citizenship are now subject to ‘anti-Americanism’ screening

Immigrants seeking a legal pathway to live and work in the United States will now be subject to screening for ...

Dave Koz and his band were in flight delay hell. So they picked up their instruments

Passengers on a flight from St. Louis to Seattle got an unexpected pick-me-up when jazz saxophonist Dave Koz and bandmates held an impromptu jam session in the aisle while the plane was stuck on the ...

Italian soccer coaches call for Israel to be suspended by UEFA and FIFA over Gaza war

The Italian Soccer Coaches’ Association is pushing for Israel to be suspended from international competition over the war in Gaza.

TIFF CEO Cameron Bailey apologizes for handling of doc about Oct. 7 rescue mission

The CEO of the Toronto International Film Festival is apologizing for pulling and then reinstating a film about a retired Israeli general’s rescue mission during the Hamas attacks on Oct. 7, 2023.

Pope Leo sets day of fasting, prayers for peace on Friday

Pope Leo has asked Catholics and other religious faithful to observe a day of fasting and prayers for peace in the Middle East, Ukraine and other war-torn areas of the world on Friday, August 22.