Police in Sri Lanka said Monday they have arrested two people in connection with the death of a 9-year-old girl who was repeatedly beaten during a ritual they believed would drive away an evil spirit.
The Daily 202: Biden’s cautious approach on Syria strikes, Saudi Arabia draws Democratic scrutiny
Welcome to The Daily 202 newsletter! Today, we pore over President Biden’s Syria strikes and ties with Saudi Arabia. But don’t miss the latest on the rescue package, major nominations, coronavirus …
US wasted billions of dollars in Afghanistan: watchdog
U.S. spending in Afghanistan included billions of dollars wasted on vehicles and buildings that were later abandoned, according to a watchdog report issued Monday. The Special Inspector General for …
Biden’s Opposition to ‘Forever Wars’ Being Tested in Afghanistan
President Biden is quietly struggling with one of the most consequential early decisions he will make: whether to proceed with the complete withdrawal of American troops from Afghanistan.
Report: U.S. wasted billions in war-torn Afghanistan
The United States wasted billions of dollars in war-torn Afghanistan on buildings and vehicles that were either abandoned or destroyed, according to a report released Monday by a U.S. government …
US Envoy in Kabul as Questions Over Afghanistan Troop Withdrawal Swirl
Zalmay Khalilzad’s arrival marks the first time he has returned to Afghanistan since US President Joe Biden took office in January.
Defying deadly crackdown, crowds again protest Myanmar coup
Police in Myanmar’s biggest city fired tear gas Monday at defiant crowds who returned to the streets to protest last month’s coup, despite reports that security forces …
Myanmar court files fresh charges against Aung San Suu Kyi as mass protests continue
In defiance of a bloody crackdown that killed at least 18, Myanmar anti-coup protests continued Monday as ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi appeared in court over fresh charges from the ruling military …
Myanmar’s ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi appears in court after deadliest day since coup
Myanmar’s ousted de facto leader Aung San Suu Kyi was seen Monday for the first time since she was detained in a military coup one month ago, appearing in a Naypyitaw court via videoconference. Suu …
Myanmar protester: I am scared but we still have to fight for freedom
“But we still have to fight for the democracy we want. “Me and my fellow protesters will fight until we get our leaders back.” Myanmar protester: I am scared but we must fight. Video, 00:02:14Myanmar …