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Reforestation could cut carbon levels by two-thirds, study says
July 5, 2019
Reforestation could cut carbon levels by two-thirds, study says
Good news: we can help halt climate change through a massive campaign of reforestation, according to a new study published…
Who disarms Germany’s WWII bombs?
July 4, 2019
Who disarms Germany’s WWII bombs?
Between 1940 and 1945, some 2.7 million tons of bombs were dropped on Europe by US and British forces, half…
The trauma of Rwanda’s post-genocide generation
July 4, 2019
The trauma of Rwanda’s post-genocide generation
From a short distance away, eight-year-old Joseph Kalisa watches with interest the proceedings of a Gacaca court. Several dozen men…
Tried and true: HPV vaccination shows sharp drop in cancer-causing infections
July 4, 2019
Tried and true: HPV vaccination shows sharp drop in cancer-causing infections
Vaccines against human papillomavirus (HPV) could wipe out cervical cancer within decades in wealthy nations, scientists say, after a major study showed…
Homicide charges dropped against shot Alabama woman who miscarried
July 4, 2019
Homicide charges dropped against shot Alabama woman who miscarried
An Alabama prosecutor dismissed charges Wednesday against an American woman who was charged by state authorities over the death of…
News IMF approves $6 bn loan for Pakistan
July 4, 2019
News IMF approves $6 bn loan for Pakistan
The International Monetary Fund on Wednesday approved a $6 billion, three-year loan for Pakistan to help right the South Asian…
News ‘Victims and perpetrators’: Rehabilitating Indonesia’s child bombers
July 4, 2019
News ‘Victims and perpetrators’: Rehabilitating Indonesia’s child bombers
Thrown off a motorbike as her parents blew themselves up, nine-year-old Mila was the sole survivor of a family suicide…
Biden’s support from black voters cut in half after debate: Reuters/Ipsos poll
July 3, 2019
Biden’s support from black voters cut in half after debate: Reuters/Ipsos poll
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Former Vice President Joe Biden, the early front-runner for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination, has lost…
Sweden analyzing Assange evidence, holds off on investigation order
July 3, 2019
Sweden analyzing Assange evidence, holds off on investigation order
STOCKHOLM (Reuters) – Sweden’s prosecution authority will hold off on asking Britain to allow it to question WikiLeaks founder Julian…
Hong Kong govt vows action over parliament ransacking
July 3, 2019
Hong Kong govt vows action over parliament ransacking
Hong Kong authorities on Wednesday vowed to hunt down the protesters who ransacked parliament in an unprecedented challenge to the…