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The government provides HIV medicines free of charge. Yet in one indigenous territory, cases and deaths are increasing at an alarming rate. (Image credit: Adam Williams for NPR) Source link
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro prepares to be sworn in for a third term despite accusations of stealing the last election. Thousands took to the streets to demand a return to democracy. Source link
Viktar Babaryka, a former presidential hopeful, stands inside a defendants’ cage during his trial in Minsk, Belarus, on July 6, 2021. Ramil Nasibulin/AP/Pool BelTa hide caption toggle caption Ramil Nasibulin/AP/Pool BelTa TALLINN, Estonia — An imprisoned opposition activist in Belarus resurfaced Wednesday in a video shot by a pro-government blogger after over 700 days of … Read more
Authorities in South Korea are continuing to try to arrest impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, following his failed declaration of martial law over a month ago. As the country continues to be mired in political crisis, analyst are studying the health of the country’s democracy. And as our correspondent in Seoul tells us, … Read more
In this photo released by Xinhua News Agency, rescue workers search for survivors in the aftermath of an earthquake in Changsuo Township of Dingri in Xigaze, southwestern China’s Tibet Autonomous Region on Jan. 7, 2025. AP/Xinhua hide caption toggle caption AP/Xinhua BEIJING — A strong earthquake killed at least 95 people in Tibet on Tuesday … Read more
Locals in Syria’s Golan Heights told NPR that they fear a recent Israeli military operation in the area could be a land grab. Israel says the move is necessary to secure its borders. Source link
A lady is seen pulling her child along on a sledge as they admire Anthony Gormley’s sculpture, the Angel of the North, which is surrounded by heavy snow in Gateshead, North East England, as the severe weather continues across England, on Sunday. Scott Heppell/AP hide caption toggle caption Scott Heppell/AP LONDON — Heavy snow and … Read more
This photo provided by Ashiya City shows Tomiko Itooka, being celebrated for her 116th birthday at the nursing home she lives in Ashiya, western Japan, on May 23, 2024. AP/Ashiya City hide caption toggle caption AP/Ashiya City TOKYO — Tomiko Itooka, a Japanese woman who was the world’s oldest person according to Guinness World Records, … Read more
New Orleans’ Bourbon Street reopens as the attack investigation goes on. Congress readies for a House speaker vote. Golan Heights villagers say homes were raided during an Israeli security operation. Source link
Good morning. You’re reading the Up First newsletter. Subscribe here to get it delivered to your inbox, and listen to the Up First podcast for all the news you need to start your day. Life Kit’s Guide to Dry January If your New Year’s resolution is to take a break from drinking alcohol, we’ve got … Read more