Philippines reports first virus death outside China
World
February 2, 2020
Philippines reports first virus death outside China
The Philippines reported the first death on Sunday outside of China from a new coronavirus, deepening global fears about an…
Muppets help conflict kids in new Arabic ‘Sesame Street
Middle East
February 2, 2020
Muppets help conflict kids in new Arabic ‘Sesame Street
A band of Muppets, both old favorites and new friends, will star in an Arabic retooling of “Sesame Street” with…
Sad Britons mourn Brexit in French region that became home
World
February 2, 2020
Sad Britons mourn Brexit in French region that became home
“Shameful!” “A sadness!” “Disgusting!” In Verteillac, a small village in southwest France’s picturesque Dordogne region that has become a home…
How your clothes become microfibre pollution in the sea
Environment
February 1, 2020
How your clothes become microfibre pollution in the sea
From the polar ice cap to the Mariana Trench 10 kilometers below the waves, synthetic microfibres spat out by household…
Trump lifts US restrictions on anti-personnel landmines
World
February 1, 2020
Trump lifts US restrictions on anti-personnel landmines
US President Donald Trump’s administration on Friday lifted US restrictions on landmines, saying new technology made them safer, outraging campaigners…
Greta Thunberg puts Africa’s climate activists in media spotlight
World
February 1, 2020
Greta Thunberg puts Africa’s climate activists in media spotlight
After a racism debate in Davos on the invisibility of African climate activists, Greta Thunberg held a press conference Friday…
Britain embarks on new future outside EU
World
February 1, 2020
Britain embarks on new future outside EU
Britain on Saturday began an uncertain future outside the European Union, hours after the historic end to almost half a…
China’s isolation grows as virus toll reaches 259
World
February 1, 2020
China’s isolation grows as virus toll reaches 259
China faced deepening isolation over its coronavirus epidemic on Saturday as the death toll soared to 259, with the United…
Impeachment trial paused, top Democrats rush to Iowa for 11th hour campaigning
World
February 1, 2020
Impeachment trial paused, top Democrats rush to Iowa for 11th hour campaigning
Four US senators running for president paused their impeachment trial duties Friday to dash to Iowa, joining top rivals for…
Egypt evacuates its citizens from Wuhan, EgyptAir suspends flights as coronavirus death toll climbs
Egypt
January 31, 2020
Egypt evacuates its citizens from Wuhan, EgyptAir suspends flights as coronavirus death toll climbs
Egypt has started evacuating Egyptians residing in the Chinese city of Wuhan, the epicenter of a coronavirus outbreak that has…