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Russians protest over crackdown in growing solidarity campaign
September 18, 2019
Russians protest over crackdown in growing solidarity campaign
A campaign in support of jailed Russian demonstrators gained momentum Wednesday, with celebrities, priests and teachers calling for their release…
Hong Kong’s summer of protests leaves economy bruised and battered
September 18, 2019
Hong Kong’s summer of protests leaves economy bruised and battered
As pro-democracy protests grind on for a fourth month, Hong Kong has been left counting the cost, with the city’s…
Black carbon from air pollution found in placentas: study
September 18, 2019
Black carbon from air pollution found in placentas: study
Black carbon particles typically emitted by vehicle exhaust and coal-fired power plants have been detected on the fetus-facing side of…
Tree-planting to offset carbon emissions: no cure-all
September 18, 2019
Tree-planting to offset carbon emissions: no cure-all
A few euros, a couple of mouse clicks and a tree is planted — as air travel is increasingly becoming…
India says expects to gain control over Pakistan Kashmir one day
September 17, 2019
India says expects to gain control over Pakistan Kashmir one day
NEW DELHI (Reuters) – India’s foreign minister said on Tuesday that the part of Kashmir controlled by Pakistan belongs to…
No breakthrough in Brexit talks as Johnson dodges reporters
September 17, 2019
No breakthrough in Brexit talks as Johnson dodges reporters
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson failed to convince EU leaders on Monday he has a serious plan for a Brexit…
The New York Times faces questions over Kavanaugh story
September 17, 2019
The New York Times faces questions over Kavanaugh story
NEW YORK (AP) — Between an offensive tweet and a significant revision, The New York Times’ handling of a new…
Poor countries will need to increase carbon footprint to address hunger: study
September 17, 2019
Poor countries will need to increase carbon footprint to address hunger: study
Achieving a nutritious diet with adequate calories in developing countries will require a substantial increase in greenhouse gas emissions and…
Making waves: US youngsters gear up for climate protests
September 17, 2019
Making waves: US youngsters gear up for climate protests
For years, teenager Nora Gell from New York had learned about the environment and recycling at school, but her commitment…
As shock wears off, mental health concerns grow in Bahamas
September 16, 2019
As shock wears off, mental health concerns grow in Bahamas
HIGH ROCK, Bahamas (AP) — One woman and her husband huddled on top of a bedroom dresser for two days,…