U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday urged the Trump administration not to leave the Paris Climate Agreement, saying the deal would have long-term benefits for the U.S. economy and even …
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Olivia Newton-John Postpones Tour as Cancer Returns
Singer, actress Olivia Newton-John has revealed that she has breast cancer again, 25 years after recovering from her original diagnosis. She has postponed upcoming tour dates after discovering that severe …
your ads here!Stronger Tobacco-control Measures Vital, WHO Warns
The World Health Organization warns that more than 7 million people die prematurely every year from tobacco-related causes, and it’s a costly drain on national economies. In advance of World …
your ads here!Kenyans Forced Off Tea Highlands by British Colonialists Seek Justice
In a roadside cafe in Kenya’s majestic highlands, Elly Sigilai cradled a steaming mug of tea and recalled how 17 relatives died after British colonialists ousted them in 1934 to …
your ads here!Indie Bookstores Hold Steady in Tough US Retail Market
With retail stores shutting down at the fastest pace since the crash of 2008, the head of the American Booksellers Association is grateful to see business holding steady. After …
your ads here!Android Creator Unveils New Phone, Home Assistant Device
Andy Rubin, the co-creator of the Android mobile phone operating system, has launched a new company called Essential Products to sell a high-end smartphone and a home assistant device. Palo …
your ads here!Scientists ‘Supercharge’ Powerful Antibiotic
Scientists have tweaked a powerful antibiotic, called vancomycin, so it is once more powerful against life-threatening bacterial infections. Researchers say the more powerful compound could eliminate the threat of antibiotic …
your ads here!Could Big Data Help End Hunger in Africa?
Computer algorithms power much of modern life from our Facebook feeds to international stock exchanges. Could they help end malnutrition and hunger in Africa? The International Center for Tropical Agriculture …
your ads here!Scientists Figure Out How Mosquitoes Fly
Those pesky mosquitoes— not only do their bites itch, they can carry life-threatening diseases like malaria, Zika virus and yellow fever. Now some researchers have figured out the dynamics behind …
your ads here!Chicago Startup Founded by Military Veterans ‘Cultivating Peace’ in Afghanistan
At Café Bar-Ba-Reeba on Chicago’s north side, there is one key ingredient that could make or break Executive Chef Matt Holmes’ menu. “We feature it in our paeallas, which are …
your ads here!Border Closure Hurts Afghan-Pakistan Produce Trade
Cross-border fighting between Afghanistan and Pakistan has suspended trade worth millions of dollars and stranded hundreds of trucks loaded with fruits and vegetables at the border, where the produce stands …
your ads here!Tiger Woods: Alcohol Not Involved in DUI Arrest
U.S. golfer Tiger Woods said Monday that an “unexpected reaction to prescription medications,” and not alcohol, was what led to his arrest on suspicion of driving under the influence. Police …
your ads here!India’s Limits on Selling Cattle Could Hurt Industry, Diets
A new ban imposed by India’s government on the sale of cows and buffaloes for slaughter to protect animals considered holy by many Hindus is drawing widespread protests from state …
your ads here!Congo Approves Use of Ebola Vaccination to Fight Outbreak
Democratic Republic of Congo’s Health Ministry has approved the use of a new Ebola vaccine to counter an outbreak of the hemorrhagic fever in its northeast that has killed four …
your ads here!Takuma Sato First Japanese Driver to Win Indianapolis 500
Takuma Sato on Sunday became the first Japanese driver to win the Indianapolis 500, in a race that featured a horrific crash involving the driver who started from the pole …
your ads here!‘Biofortified’ Seeds Can Help Combat Malnutrition
Scientists are helping to combat the world hunger crisis by breeding nutrient-packed crops that will fill stomachs and lessen the effects of malnutrition. It’s called biofortification. It sounds complicated, but …
your ads here!Swedish Satire Takes Top Prize at Cannes
The Swedish satire The Square has taken the top honors at the 70th annual Cannes Film Festival. The art world satire by Swedish writer-director Ruben Ostlund won the Palme d’Or …
your ads here!US Considering Laptop Ban on All International Flights
The U.S. Homeland Security chief says he’s considering banning laptop computers from the passenger cabins of all international flights to and from the United States. John Kelly says there are …
your ads here!British Airways Is ‘Near-Full Operation’ After Computer Failure
British Airways passengers continue to face delays, cancellations, and overcrowding Sunday at Heathrow Airport as the airline reels from a computer failure. The airline said that all long-haul flights will …
your ads here!Medical Tourism on the Rise in Turkey
Turkey is fast becoming a top destination for medical tourism. Tens of thousand of people a year are flocking to Istanbul and other Turkish cities for procedures ranging from gynecology …
your ads here!US Military Veterans Trying to ‘Cultivate Peace’ in Afghanistan, Where They Served
Saffron has long been one of the world’s most expensive spices. The saffron crocus that produces the spice grows mostly in parts of Europe, Iran and India. Now, a U.S. …
your ads here!Report: Trump Tells ‘Confidants’ US Will Leave Paris Climate Deal
U.S. President Donald Trump has told “confidants,” including the head of the Environmental Protection Agency, Scott Pruitt, that he plans to leave a landmark international agreement on climate change, the …
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