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Kamala Harris' presidential bid is being cheered on in her ancestral village in India

3:45pm July 27, 2024

by Omkar Khandekar

In the village in southern India where some of her ancestors lived, Kamala Harris’ race for the White House has led to celebrations — and some reflections.

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South Korean comedian Yoon Seong-ho, known as NewJeansNim, wearing monk's robes and performing during an electronic dance music party event for the annual Lotus Lantern Festival to celebrate the Buddha's birthday in Seoul, on May 12.

Beats for Buddhism: A South Korean DJ spins followers to the faith

7:59pm July 24, 2024

Like many other countries, South Koreans are turning away from organized religions. But DJ Yoon Seong-ho is using his beats to attract new followers to his Buddhist faith.

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Chinese companies offer to 'resurrect' deceased loved ones with AI avatars

6:50pm July 21, 2024

by Emily Feng

Startups are catering to mourners who want a way to communicate with their lost loved ones — or at least digital likeness of them.

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Vietnam's most senior political leader has died, leaving behind a vacuum in the party

4:00pm July 21, 2024

by Michael Sullivan

What does the death of the long-serving leader of Vietnam, one of the world's last remaining communist regimes, mean for the country and the region?

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Bangladesh imposes strict curfew with a 'shoot-on-sight-order' following deadly protests

7:28pm July 20, 2024

by The Associated Press

DHAKA, Bangladesh — Police imposed a strict curfew with a “shoot-on-sight” order across Bangladesh as military forces patrolled parts of the capital

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A Communist Party meeting in China aimed to chart a new course for the country

3:55pm July 20, 2024

China’s ruling Communist Party has held an important meeting in Beijing to plan China’s development and reform for the next five years.

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How Ukrainian scouting culture thrives in the woods of western New York state

5:01am July 20, 2024

by Andrea Wenglowskyj

Every July, campers, counselors and administrators gather on 84 acres of hilly woods in the woods of western New York state that has been home to a Ukrainian summer camp called “Novyi Sokil” since 1950.

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Bringing Dead Loved Ones Back to Life in China Using AI

4:16pm July 18, 2024

Artificial Intelligence makes it possible to resurrect deceased loved-ones in the form of a very convincing video and audio imitation. Some companies in China are beginning to provide this as a service. We hear about the practice and the ethical questions it raises

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South Korea's top court recognizes some rights for same-sex couples

11:29am July 18, 2024

In a landmark ruling, the court said same-sex couples are eligible to receive the same health insurance benefits as heterosexual couples. South Korea doesn't legally recognize same-sex marriages.

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Head of Hong Kong's top journalist group says she lost 'WSJ' job due to her role

1:37pm July 17, 2024

by The Associated Press

Reporter Selina Cheng says she lost her Wall Street Journal job after refusing her supervisor's request to withdraw from the election to lead the journalism group, which advocates for press freedom.