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Desmond Tutu, South Africa’s anti-apartheid icon, Nobel peace prize laureate and a man dubbed the “moral compass of the nation” marks his 90th birthday Thursday, set to make a rare public appearance. The jovial Tutu, who does not hesitate to

Police in Rio de Janeiro found a vast collection of Nazi uniforms and memorabilia in the home of an alleged child abuser, along with several weapons, officials said Wednesday. The 58-year-old suspect, identified as Aylson Proenca Doyle Linhares, was arrested

English-language performance space built by South African immigrants was open for just 107 days prior to the pandemic

Perspective | The lesson from Andrew Jackson that Donald Trump should learn — but hasn’t  The Washington Post

On Oct. 6, the World Health Organization recommended use of the first vaccine to fight malaria. The decision is momentous and highly anticipated for many reasons: among them is that this is the first vaccine to help reduce the risk

Trump accuses McConnell of ‘folding’ on debt ceiling | TheHill  The Hill Senate Democrats indicate they’ll accept GOP debt ceiling offer: ‘McConnell caved’  Fox Business Senator Mitch McConnell offers Democrats a short-term debt limit extension  CBS News Opinion | Biden Can End Debt-Ceiling

Biden and Xi Jinping of China Agree to Hold a Virtual Summit  The New York Times Tensions with China worst in 40 years, says Taiwan – BBC News  BBC News Biden and Chinese President Xi agree in principle to hold virtual meeting  CNN

A cappella songs known as taranas were unwelcome under Afghanistan’s old government. Now, they dominate the airwaves.

OrbVest, a global real estate company that invests in US income producing medical office buildings, has seen increasing interest from Israelis and other foreign investors looking to hedge against a stock market swoon and rising inflation.

Mayor Eric Garcetti approved the sweeping ordinance on Wednesday, adding Los Angeles to a list of other major cities requiring patrons to show proof of a COVID-19 vaccine. (Image credit: Damian Dovarganes/AP)