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Global warming: 2017 was second-warmest, last three years are record hot
World
January 19, 2018
Global warming: 2017 was second-warmest, last three years are record hot
Data from leading international weather agencies shows the record-breaking trend toward a warmer planet is continuing. The findings uphold scientists’…
German rapper-turned-jihadi Denis Cuspert reportedly killed in Syria
Middle East
January 19, 2018
German rapper-turned-jihadi Denis Cuspert reportedly killed in Syria
Germany’s most well-known jihadi, Denis Cuspert, has been killed in Syria, a pro “Islamic State” (IS) media site has reported.…
China detains prominent human rights lawyer and Xi Jinping critic
World
January 19, 2018
China detains prominent human rights lawyer and Xi Jinping critic
Rights lawyer Yu Wensheng has been detained by Chinese authorities, hours after circulating a letter calling for constitutional reforms. Yu…
Why are Indian authorities failing to protect women?
World
January 19, 2018
Why are Indian authorities failing to protect women?
A recent series of gruesome rapes and murders has sparked outrage in northern India. The incidents are the latest for…
Ahead of elections, Pakistan heads toward more political chaos
Middle East
January 19, 2018
Ahead of elections, Pakistan heads toward more political chaos
Pakistan’s top political parties have joined hands to topple the government, holding a major demonstration in Lahore city. But apart…
Ahed Tamimi to be held in Israeli detention throughout her trial
Middle East
January 18, 2018
Ahed Tamimi to be held in Israeli detention throughout her trial
The 16-year-old Palestinian was seen slapping and punching two Israeli soldiers in a viral video. She could remain in detention…
Luxembourg’s Jean Asselborn calls for recognizing Palestine
Middle East
January 18, 2018
Luxembourg’s Jean Asselborn calls for recognizing Palestine
Luxembourg and other EU nations would recognize the Palestinian state were France to lead the way, Foreign Minister Jean Asselborn…
Africa divided over US President Donald Trump’s first year in office
World
January 17, 2018
Africa divided over US President Donald Trump’s first year in office
In his first year in office, US President Donald Trump has not made many friends in Africa. People across the…
Myanmar police kill several in Rakhine Buddhist riot
World
January 17, 2018
Myanmar police kill several in Rakhine Buddhist riot
At least seven people have died after police in Myanmar opened fire on a group of ethnic Rakhine Buddhists. Authorities…
Make Austria Great Again — the rapid rise of Sebastian Kurz
World
January 17, 2018
Make Austria Great Again — the rapid rise of Sebastian Kurz
Sebastian Kurz was sworn in in mid-December as Austria’s new, and at 31, youngest-ever chancellor, leading a nationalist government that…