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Oscar-nominated co-writer of 'It Was Just an Accident' released from Iranian prison

New Delhi, Feb. 18 -- Mehdi Mahmoudian, the Oscar-nominated cowriter of "It Was Just an Accident," has been released from an Iranian prison 17 days after his arrest, according to local media reports. ... Read More


Peru's Congress removes interim President Jeri as he faces a corruption probe

New Delhi, Feb. 18 -- Peru's Congress voted Tuesday to remove interim President Jose Jeri from office as he faces corruption allegations, triggering a fresh wave of political instability just weeks be... Read More


Sri Lankan lawmakers scrap their pensions, delivering on a campaign promise

New Delhi, Feb. 18 -- Sri Lankan legislators overwhelmingly voted Tuesday to scrap their pensions, in a bid to fulfill a key preelection campaign promise by the ruling Marxist-leaning government follo... Read More


Gisele Pelicot's memoir launches in 22 languages, turning horror into hope for survivors

New Delhi, Feb. 18 -- Gisele Pelicot's memoir was released on Tuesday in 22 languages worldwide, sharing details of the horror she went through and sending a powerful message of hope and support to vi... Read More


Malaysia and Japan plan major cross-border carbon capture project, despite climate benefit doubts

New Delhi, Feb. 18 -- Japan wants to ship carbon emissions to Malaysia in a first-of-its-kind project in Southeast Asia for carbon capture and storage, a widely debated process that critics say is mor... Read More


What to know about the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran says it temporarily closed for a military drill

New Delhi, Feb. 18 -- Iran says it temporarily closed parts of the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow mouth of the Persian Gulf. The move came as semiofficial Iranian news agencies reported live fire exerci... Read More


Rescuers race to save 6 skiers trapped by California avalanche that's left 10 more missing

New Delhi, Feb. 18 -- Rescue crews on skis and snowcats battled blizzard conditions in an effort to reach six backcountry skiers still alive but trapped Tuesday after an avalanche high in the rugged N... Read More


Bangladesh's new prime minister is sworn in after his party's landslide election win

New Delhi, Feb. 18 -- Bangladesh' s new prime minister was sworn in on Tuesday after his party's landslide win in parliamentary elections last week, the country's first since the massive 2024 uprising... Read More


Thousands in Kosovo march against war crimes trials on 18th anniversary of independence declaration

New Delhi, Feb. 18 -- An air of defiance marked Kosovo's independence celebrations on Tuesday as thousands of people joined a march in support of former fighters who are facing trial at a Netherlands-... Read More


Trinidad's creative community rallies to ensure the famed carnival remains affordable

New Delhi, Feb. 18 -- Trinidad and Tobago was practically shut down on Tuesday as it neared the climax of its famed annual two-day carnival. But this year, the event - dubbed "the greatest show on Ea... Read More