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EU enlargement chief says Ukraine's membership 'inevitable' despite Hungary's objections

New Delhi, Dec. 11 -- The European Union's enlargement chief said Wednesday she is confident Hungary will not derail Ukraine's path to membership, which she described as "inevitable." "I'm not worrie... Read More


Military drone attack on Sudan oil field kills dozens and threatens South Sudan's economic lifeline

New Delhi, Dec. 11 -- Dozens of people were killed Tuesday evening in a drone strike near Sudan's largest oil processing facility carried out by the Sudanese Armed Forces, according to the paramilitar... Read More


Tens of thousands join anti-government protests across Bulgaria

New Delhi, Dec. 11 -- Tens of thousands joined the latest massive protests across Bulgaria on Wednesday, accusing the government of widespread corruption and underscoring political rifts just weeks be... Read More


North Korea's ruling elite prepares for once-in-5-years party meeting

New Delhi, Dec. 11 -- North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and other top officials have gathered to discuss preparations for the ruling party's first full congress in five years, state media reported Wedne... Read More


The painting that introduced 'Star Wars' to the world fetches $3.9M at auction

New Delhi, Dec. 11 -- The painting that introduced "Star Wars" to the world nearly 50 years ago - and was reproduced in an iconic movie poster - sold at auction on Wednesday for $3.875 million. The a... Read More


First rain of autumn falls in Iran's capital, but the drought-ravaged nation needs far more

New Delhi, Dec. 11 -- Rain fell for the first time in months in Iran's capital Wednesday, providing a brief respite for the parched Islamic Republic as it suffers through the driest autumn in over a h... Read More


One Tech Tip: Up your Christmas shopping game with AI tools

New Delhi, Dec. 11 -- Shopping assistant chatbots were a novelty a year ago. Now, they're everywhere. After rolling out AI-powered assistants, online retailers and tech companies have been adding mor... Read More


Oscars recognize casting for the first time, offering a spotlight on a key job in the movie industry

New Delhi, Dec. 11 -- Behind the Wizard of Oz in the two-part "Wicked" movies were people actually pulling the strings. They set the table for the hit double-punch movies long before the cameras ever ... Read More


European nations agree to consider weakening protections for migrants dating to WWII

New Delhi, Dec. 11 -- As sympathy for immigrants erodes around the world, European nations agreed Wednesday to consider changes that rights advocates say would weaken migrant protections that have und... Read More


Nobel laureate Machado appears for the first time in 11 months

New Delhi, Dec. 11 -- Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado appeared in public for the first time in 11 months Thursday after a daring escape from her homeland when she emerged from a hote... Read More