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Ancient human relative explains mountain gene mutation
May 2, 2019
Ancient human relative explains mountain gene mutation
The fossilised remains of an early human cousin found in the mountains of Tibet proves mankind adapted to live at…
UK climate panel sets big goals: less meat, drive electric
May 2, 2019
UK climate panel sets big goals: less meat, drive electric
LONDON (AP) — The U.K. should eliminate almost all greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 by rapidly adopting policies that will…
May Day 2019: Workers demand higher wages, rights, respect
May 2, 2019
May Day 2019: Workers demand higher wages, rights, respect
BERLIN (AP) — Higher salaries, better working conditions, maternity leave, minimum wage and an end to discrimination against temporary or…
Paris police brace for May 1 rallies
May 1, 2019
Paris police brace for May 1 rallies
France’s zero-tolerance approach to protest violence will be tested Wednesday when a heady mix of labour unionists, “yellow vest” demonstrators…
Argentina: Thousands launch anti-austerity strike
May 1, 2019
Argentina: Thousands launch anti-austerity strike
Tens of thousands of Argentines protested against President Mauricio Macri’s austerity drive on Tuesday after labor unions began a 24-hour partial…
Emissions and microplastics: How food waste hurts the environment
May 1, 2019
Emissions and microplastics: How food waste hurts the environment
“I once found 200 to 300 Euros worth of Sushi, still in its original packaging,” Lea recalls. It’s not her…
Rioting breaks out in Venezuela amid ‘attempted coup’
May 1, 2019
Rioting breaks out in Venezuela amid ‘attempted coup’
Demonstrators clashed with police on the streets of the Venezuelan capital Tuesday, spurred by opposition leader Juan Guaido’s call on…
Landmark verdict due in Semenya’s case against IAAF
May 1, 2019
Landmark verdict due in Semenya’s case against IAAF
The world’s sports court will decide Wednesday on South African runner Caster Semenya’s challenge against rules regulating testosterone in female…
Filipino journalist’s fearless coverage wins photo prize
May 1, 2019
Filipino journalist’s fearless coverage wins photo prize
Eloisa Lopez’s reason for chronicling Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte’s drug war with her camera is haunting: “I kept thinking, if…
Cyclone Kenneth: Mozambique’s PM says help needed to rebuild
May 1, 2019
Cyclone Kenneth: Mozambique’s PM says help needed to rebuild
As heavy rain continued in Mozambique on Monday, Prime Minister Carlos Agostinho do Rosario said the building challenge that faced his country…