South Sudan winning against Guinea worm, says Jimmy Carter
Health & Fitness
October 9, 2017
South Sudan winning against Guinea worm, says Jimmy Carter
War-torn South Sudan “should serve as an example” for other countries in the progress it is making in eradicating Guinea…
UAE official urges Qatar to give up World Cup to end crisis
Middle East
October 9, 2017
UAE official urges Qatar to give up World Cup to end crisis
A top Emirati security official says the Qatar diplomatic crisis can end if Doha gives up hosting the 2022 FIFA…
Richard Thaler wins Nobel for work in behavioral economics
Economy
October 9, 2017
Richard Thaler wins Nobel for work in behavioral economics
The Nobel economics prize has been awarded to Richard Thaler of the University of Chicago for his contributions to behavioral…
Indigenous Peoples Day? Italians say stick with Columbus
Culture
October 9, 2017
Indigenous Peoples Day? Italians say stick with Columbus
Is it time to say arrivederci to Christopher Columbus? A movement to abolish Columbus Day and replace it with Indigenous…
Trump: Hard-line immigration policies are price of DACA
World
October 9, 2017
Trump: Hard-line immigration policies are price of DACA
President Donald Trump has told congressional leaders that his hard-line immigration priorities must be enacted in exchange for extending protection…
UNESCO chooses new chief amid tensions over Palestinian role
Middle East
October 9, 2017
UNESCO chooses new chief amid tensions over Palestinian role
UNESCO’s executive board is choosing a new leader to replace departing director Irina Bokova, whose tenure was marred by funding…
Tropical storm Nate weakens but rain, floods to continue
World
October 8, 2017
Tropical storm Nate weakens but rain, floods to continue
A fast-moving storm called Nate brought flooding and power outages to the US Gulf Coast early Sunday after it sloshed…
EU report: Cyprus’ rival air traffic controls increase risks
World
October 8, 2017
EU report: Cyprus’ rival air traffic controls increase risks
Flying over parts of Cyprus is made more dangerous by the fact that rival air traffic control centers on the…
It’s not independence, but Syria’s Kurds entrench self-rule
Middle East
October 8, 2017
It’s not independence, but Syria’s Kurds entrench self-rule
Adnan Hassan, a Syrian Kurd, finally has hope for himself and his people. Two years ago, Islamic State militants nearly…
Hundreds gather ahead of pro-Spain rally in Barcelona
World
October 8, 2017
Hundreds gather ahead of pro-Spain rally in Barcelona
Hundreds of people are gathering in downtown Barcelona ahead of a rally to protest the Catalan government’s push for secession…