25 killed in police raid on Rio slum

A massive police operation against drug traffickers in a Brazilian favela Thursday left 25 people dead, turning the impoverished Rio de Janeiro neighborhood into a battlefield and drawing condemnation from rights groups.

Vietnamese PM set to attend 'Future of Asia' forum

One of the most important global conferences in Asia, the 26th International Conference on 'The Future of Asia', will be held on May 20 and 21 and streamed live from Japan's capital Tokyo and Viet Nam's Government leader is expected to attend.

Israel pilgrimage stampede kills at least 44

A massive stampede at a densely packed Jewish pilgrimage site killed at least 44 people in northern Israel, with rescue workers facing chaotic crowds while trying to evacuate the injured.

Britain falls silent in tribute to Prince Philip

Queen Elizabeth II on Saturday led Britain in a one-minute's silence in memory of her late husband, Prince Philip, as she bid him a final farewell at a funeral restricted by coronavirus rules but reflecting his long life of military and public service.

Officer killed in US Capitol car-ramming attack

A US Capitol police officer was killed and a second injured Friday after a vehicle rammed through security and crashed into a barrier at  the Washington complex, forcing it into lockdown less than three months after a mob assault on Congress.

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