Pope at UN demands response to hunger, climate, migration
World
October 16, 2017
Pope at UN demands response to hunger, climate, migration
Pope Francis is demanding world governments collectively work to end rising world hunger by working to end the conflicts and…
Tillerson ‘not playing’ when pressed on ‘moron’ remark
World
October 16, 2017
Tillerson ‘not playing’ when pressed on ‘moron’ remark
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson insisted that persistent tensions with President Donald Trump were not hindering his mission as the…
Malaysia rolls out red carpet for Qatar’s emir
Middle East
October 16, 2017
Malaysia rolls out red carpet for Qatar’s emir
Malaysia on Monday rolled out the red carpet for Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, whose visit comes…
276 killed in deadliest single attack in Somalia’s history
World
October 16, 2017
276 killed in deadliest single attack in Somalia’s history
The most powerful bomb blast ever witnessed in Somalia’s capital killed 276 people with around 300 others injured, the country’s…
Disabled chefs serve as model for change in Morocco
Food
October 15, 2017
Disabled chefs serve as model for change in Morocco
A remarkable restaurant in Morocco’s capital offers its guests the opportunity to enjoy a full, fresh meal for just $6.…
In Africa, LGBT rights activists worry about Trump impact
Society
October 15, 2017
In Africa, LGBT rights activists worry about Trump impact
Gay rights activist Joseph Achille Tiedjou is worried every day that he will be harassed or arrested in Cameroon. Defending…
Rohingya refugee influx inspires Bangladeshi aid and worry
Middle East
October 15, 2017
Rohingya refugee influx inspires Bangladeshi aid and worry
They had seen the images of Rohingya Muslim refugees arriving hungry and exhausted after traveling days without food to reach…
Death toll from blast in Somalia’s capital rises to 189
World
October 15, 2017
Death toll from blast in Somalia’s capital rises to 189
The death toll from the most powerful bomb blast witnessed in Somalia’s capital rose to 189 with more than 200…
Saudi officials says fire in capital kills 10
Middle East
October 15, 2017
Saudi officials says fire in capital kills 10
Saudi Arabia’s Civil Defense says 10 people have died in a fire at a carpentry workshop in the capital, Riyadh.…
Improving world economy still needs help from low rates
Economy
October 15, 2017
Improving world economy still needs help from low rates
The world economy is the healthiest it’s been in years but could still use a little help from low-interest rates…