Sons of Slain Journalist Jamal Khashoggi Forgive His Killers, Paving Way for Pardons
The writer's eldest son, Saleh, tweeted Thursday, "If a person forgives and makes reconciliation, his reward is due from Allah."
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Official COVID-19 Death Tally In Russia's Dagestan Masks 'Catastrophe,' Residents Say
Russia has sent crews to assist in Dagestan, where the official number of COVID-19 deaths is 29. "It long ago became clear the official statistics have no basis in reality," a resident says.
The History Of Hong Kong Rejoining China
China plans to enact national security legislation for Hong Kong that would put an end to free speech and political freedoms guaranteed to the city when it was handed back to China in 1997.
Tensions Between The U.S. And China Increase During The Pandemic
From trade to technology to the handling of the coronavirus, the relationship between the U.S. and China seems to be disintegrating. NPR's correspondents discuss increasing tensions amid the pandemic.
1 In 5 Adults In England Think The Coronavirus Is A Hoax
Oxford research has found conspiracy theories about the virus gaining ground.
Mass Casualties Expected After Passenger Jet Crashes In Karachi, Pakistan
Karachi's mayor says there were no survivors on the plane — reported to be carrying about 100 people — that crashed into a neighborhood in Pakistan's most populated city.
Plane Carrying Around 100 People Crashes In Karachi
A plane carrying around 100 people has crashed in the Pakistani port city of Karachi. It was only a few days ago, on May 15, that domestic flights were allowed to resume in the country.
Christiana Figueres: How Can We Choose Optimism — Even In The Darkest Times?
In 2015, Christiana Figueres helped pave the path to the historic Paris Agreement. She says more than ever we need stubborn optimism — a gritty, determined choice to make change because we have to.
How The Coronavirus Has Strained U.K.-China Ties
Political analysts say China's growing assertiveness and its recent coronavirus disinformation campaign have soured relations and encouraged the British government to reconsider its China policy.
China Abandons Economic Growth Targets Amid Pandemic
The government chose not to set a GDP growth target for this year because of the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic. Instead, economic policy will focus on reducing unemployment and poverty.