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Bipartisan leaders invite Indian Prime Minister Modi to address Congress
The United States has sought to strengthen ties with India, the world’s largest democracy, to counter China’s rising influence.
45 bags of human remains found in western Mexico amid search for missing call center workers
Investigators were searching for seven young call center workers who went missing in Jalisco when they made the gruesome discovery in a 40-meter deep ravine, according to officials.
El Salvador's Bukele pledges prison for white-collar criminals like the one for gangs
The government in February moved thousands of suspected gang members to a newly opened “mega prison;” now the president said he would "build one for the corrupt."
China's Ukraine envoy urges countries to ‘stop sending weapons to the battlefield,’ negotiate peace
Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s government says it is neutral and wants to serve as a mediator but has supported Moscow politically.
Jordan’s crown prince weds scion of Saudi family in ceremony packed with stars and symbolism
The wedding of Jordan’s 28-year-old heir to the throne and Rajwa Alseif, a 29-year-old architect linked to Saudi Arabia's monarch, emphasizes continuity in the Arab state.
Newly discovered stone tools drag dawn of Greek archaeology back by a quarter-million years
The find announced Thursday is the antiquities-rich country’s oldest archaeological site.
U.S. to open northernmost diplomatic post in Norway; only mission above Arctic Circle
The move comes as competition over the high north’s resources with Russia intensifies.
Clashes in Senegal leave at least 9 dead; government bans use of social media platforms
Clashes took place between police and supporters of Senegalese opposition leader Ousmane Sonko after he was convicted Thursday and sentenced to two years in prison.
Japan demographic woes deepen as birth rate hits record low
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has made arresting the country’s sliding birth rate a top priority.
Out-of-control wildfires scorching Nova Scotia
Wildfires have torched tens of thousands of acres in Nova Scotia and triggered mass evacuations. NBC News’ Miguel Almaguer has more details on the destruction caused so far and speaks to members of the community.
Global survey finds 9% of adults identify as LGBTQ
More than 22,000 adults in 30 countries in the Americas, Europe and Asia were surveyed in February and March.
