Floods test Nepal’s new prime minister as a costly rebuild looms
NEW DELHI (AP) — The flash floods two weeks ago swallowed settlements and swept away roads and bridges…
Anti-immigrant protesters try to stop migrants landing in England
LONDON (AP) — The British government on Monday condemned the “intimidating and thuggish behavior” of anti-immigrant demonstrators who…
Japan’s Prince Hisahito turns 20 as government reinforces male-only succession
TOKYO (AP) — Prince Hisahito turned 20 on Sunday as he faces growing attention as a future monarch…
Hong Kong court upholds conviction of Cardinal Joseph Zen
HONG KONG (AP) — A Hong Kong court on Thursday dismissed appeals brought by a 94-year-old Roman Catholic…
Surveillance operation in Minnesota targeted progressive groups, unions, court documents show
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Federal agents launched a sweeping undercover surveillance operation earlier this year targeting progressive organizations, labor…
Protesters in India secure rare victory with minister’s resignation
NEW DELHI (AP) — For weeks, India’s young protesters waved signs mocking Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his…
Keiko Fujimori sworn in as Peru’s president after tight June election
LIMA, Peru (AP) — Conservative leader Keiko Fujimori was sworn in as Peru’s president on Tuesday after winning…
Summertime events canceled in Wisconsin as Madison grapples with police shooting
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — In Wisconsin’s progressive capital city of Madison, where liberal residents have long embraced their…
India’s education minister resigns after weeks of protests against him
NEW DELHI (AP) — India’s education minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned on Saturday after weeks of protests that demanded…
India’s ‘Cockroach’ protesters use memes and humor to challenge Modi
NEW DELHI (AP) — India’s young protesters are mocking their government. And the jokes are landing. As thousands…
India’s ‘Cockroach’ protests press on despite police crackdown
NEW DELHI (AP) — Thousands of young protesters were camped on the streets of India’s capital New Delhi…
Here’s what to know about India’s ‘Cockroach’ movement challenging Modi
NEW DELHI (AP) — What began as an online joke has evolved into one of the most significant…