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International students reflect on life at Rutgers U.
International students at Rutgers University in Newark, New Jersey, talk about their experiences and their goals in a story in The Daily Targum, the student newspaper.
Read the full story here. (October 2024)
Attack targeting Turkish defense company leaves 4 dead, 14 wounded
Unclear who may be behind attack
Armed group says it takes control of Myanmar rare earth mining hub
Kachin Independence Army (KIA) says it has taken control of Panwa, likely disrupting shipments of rare earth oxides used in clean energy and other technologies
Greek PM deplores worst climate conditions in 4 decades
The number of wildfires so far this year has reached 9,101, up from 7,163 last year, with 44,000 hectares (109,000 acres) burnt, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis tells parliament
Media in Bangladesh facing new challenges since Hasina's ouster
Journalists in Bangladesh are enjoying much-needed freedom of expression since the ouster of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in August. But criticizing the opposition that helped oust Hasina can now draw a backlash.
Boeing reports $6 billion quarterly loss ahead of vote by union workers who have crippled production
Boeing can't produce any new 737s, however, until it ends the strike by 33,000 machinists that has shut down assembly plants in the Seattle area
Britain Prime Minister Starmer plays down Trump team claims of interference
Starmer also insisted that he maintained "a good relationship" with Trump, having met him for talks last month
Japan election could weaken LDP, undermine Ishiba government
The Sunday vote will wrap up a whirlwind month in Japanese politics
Kenya’s impeached deputy president says his life is in danger
Kenya's impeached Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua told reporters Sunday that his security protection team had been withdrawn, and he warned that should anything happen to him, President William Ruto should be held responsible. Juma Majanga reports from Nairobi, Kenya.
Namibia opposition demonstrates against ballots contract
Party leader McHenry Venaani said Ren-Form is tainted by the 2023 allegations in Zimbabwe
Malaysia charges 22 people linked to Islamic firm GISB with organized crime
GISB, which police say is linked to a banned religious sect, has denied allegations of widespread abuse and other misconduct
Incoming EU foreign policy chief Kallas warns against Russia and China
Kallas, nominated by European leaders in June to serve as the bloc's new high representative for foreign affairs, is set to succeed incumbent Josep Borrell
Blinken says there is ‘real opportunity’ for deal to free hostages after killing of Hamas leader
Top US diplomat cites ‘progress’ with Israel on boosting Gaza humanitarian aid, but says more needs to be done
Twelfth monkey death at Hong Kong zoo, soil infection blamed
The zoo, located just above the city's financial center, has shut its mammals section since October 14, when authorities reported the first batch of monkey deaths
Shootout in Mexico's Sinaloa state kills 19, local cartel leader arrested
The deadly altercation on Monday took place about 11 kilometers outside the Sinaloa capital of Culiacan, when a group of more than 30 gunmen fired on soldiers
North Korea's Kim Jong Un visits missile bases, cites US nuclear threat
North Korea has been stepping up its development of ballistic missiles and a nuclear arsenal, drawing international sanctions, and forming close military relations with Russia
LeBron, Bronny James make NBA history with father-son appearance
The James' double-act was watched at courtside by Ken Griffey Sr. and Ken Griffey Jr, who made baseball history playing for the Seattle Mariners as father and son in 1990-1991