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415.26 parts per million: CO2 levels hit historic high
May 14, 2019
415.26 parts per million: CO2 levels hit historic high
Scientists in the United States have detected the highest levels of planet-warming carbon dioxide in Earth’s atmosphere since records began,…
Britain, NZ failing on children’s rights: global survey
May 14, 2019
Britain, NZ failing on children’s rights: global survey
Britain and New Zealand are failing on children’s rights, scoring lower than war-torn Syria and North Korea relative to their…
Trump defends tariffs after advisor says ‘both sides’ suffer
May 13, 2019
Trump defends tariffs after advisor says ‘both sides’ suffer
US President Donald Trump on Sunday defended his tariff policy, insisting again that China will pay billions in duties to…
Sweden reopens rape probe against Assange
May 13, 2019
Sweden reopens rape probe against Assange
Swedish prosecutors said Monday they were reopening a 2010 rape investigation against WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, hoping to bring him…
Give ’em shell: turtles stick neck out for Japan rice forecast
May 13, 2019
Give ’em shell: turtles stick neck out for Japan rice forecast
In an ancient ceremony that occurs only once every imperial era, Japanese palace courtiers in traditional robes and hats decided…
Sri Lanka blocks social media after anti-Muslim riots
May 13, 2019
Sri Lanka blocks social media after anti-Muslim riots
Sri Lanka blocked Facebook, WhatsApp and other social media platforms on Monday after anti-Muslim riots hit several towns in the…
Philippines votes in polls expected to strengthen Duterte
May 13, 2019
Philippines votes in polls expected to strengthen Duterte
Filipinos headed to the polls on Monday in a vote that is expected to strengthen President Rodrigo Duterte’s grip on…
Cannes makes a killing on the film festival
May 13, 2019
Cannes makes a killing on the film festival
The Cannes film festival is not just about killings made on big-money movie deals sealed over champagne in hotel suites…
Venezuela’s Guaido urges backers to reject ‘fear’ as Maduro clamps down
May 12, 2019
Venezuela’s Guaido urges backers to reject ‘fear’ as Maduro clamps down
Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido on Saturday urged his supporters to reject fear and maintain nationwide protests against President Nicolas…
Inequality tops agenda as Lithuanians elect new president
May 12, 2019
Inequality tops agenda as Lithuanians elect new president
Lithuanians were choosing a new president on Sunday in a close race dominated by concerns over poverty and income inequality…