A new exhibition in southern Poland shows the brutality of the Nazi German death camp of Auschwitz through the artistic work of its inmates. Some of the artworks are being …
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Stakes High for Besson’s Intergalactic Leap Into ‘Valerian’
Introducing a brand-new, multimillion-dollar intergalactic adventure film based on a French comic book strip during a summer box office dominated by superheroes and sequels may be considered a big risk …
your ads here!Coal Mine Crackdown Dims Prospects for Mongolia’s Fortune Seekers
Working 50 meters (164 feet) under ground with minimal air supply, Uuganbaatar is one of thousands of Mongolians trying to make a living digging for coal. Although the mining season …
your ads here!Britain Hails Spanish Investment as Sign of Confidence in Economy
Spanish companies will commit millions of pounds of investment to Britain on Thursday, the British government said, as it seeks to limit the economic impact of leaving the European Union. …
your ads here!Tensions Rise in Silicon Valley Over Trump Decision
Silicon Valley is reeling over a decision this week by the Trump administration to delay and most likely kill a new avenue for entrepreneurs to come to the U.S. The …
your ads here!Kid Rock Hints Online He Will Run for US Senate
Recording star Kid Rock, an outspoken supporter of Republican President Donald Trump, hinted in website and social media messages on Wednesday that he intends to run for the U.S. Senate …
your ads here!No Quiet Desperation at Thoreau’s 200th Birthday Observance
The mass of men lead lives of quiet desperation. The rest are observing the 200th birthday of Henry David Thoreau, the author who penned that line. The U.S. Postal Service …
your ads here!New Test May Detect Pancreatic Cancer Early
Researchers have developed a blood test that could help with the early detection of pancreatic cancer, one of the deadliest forms of the disease. Doctors usually are unable to diagnose …
your ads here!Tanzania’s Women Street Cooks Hope for Safety, Loans
It’s nearly midday at the bustling Tegeta bus terminal in Tanzania’s biggest city and Olivia Mbiku is busy preparing ugali – a popular maize meal – beef stew and vegetables …
your ads here!Brazil House Speaker Stands Up to President on Labor Reform
The speaker of Brazil’s lower house vowed Wednesday to fight any changes President Michel Temer makes to a labor reform bill passed by the Senate, highlighting new tension between longtime …
your ads here!French Court Annuls Google’s $1.27 Billion Back Tax Bill
A French court annulled a 1.1 billion-euro ($1.27 billion) tax adjustment imposed on Google by France’s tax authorities, saying Wednesday that the way the California firm operates in France allows …
your ads here!Pioneering Cancer Gene Therapy by Novartis Backed by US Panel
Novartis AG’s pioneering cancer drug won the backing of a federal advisory panel Wednesday, paving the way for the first gene therapy to be approved in the United States. An …
your ads here!Tech Firms Protest Proposed Changes to US Net Neutrality Rules
Facebook, Twitter, Alphabet and dozens of other major technology companies protested online on Wednesday against proposed changes to U.S. net neutrality rules that prohibit broadband providers from giving or selling …
your ads here!Billions of People Lack Safe Water, Sanitation
A new report finds more than two billion people lack access to safe drinking water and more than twice that number or 4.5 billion people lack safe sanitation. The report …
your ads here!4 Arrested in Connection With Gold Coin Heist From Berlin Museum
Police in Germany have arrested four suspects in connection with a $4 million gold coin heist earlier this year from Berlin’s Bode Museum. Around 300 special police commandos took part …
your ads here!Zambia Emergency Declaration Divides Politics, Could Scare Investors
Zambia’s parliament has imposed a 90-day state of emergency, after the president last week declared the need for one. The situation is likely to deepen the political crisis in the …
your ads here!Giant Iceberg Breaks Off Antarctica
Scientists say an iceberg the size of Bali has broken away from the continent of Antarctica. The iceberg, which is likely to be named A68, measures 5,800 square kilometers and …
your ads here!Iraq Plans to Offer New Exploration Rights for Oil, Gas
Iraq says it will offer new oil and gas exploration rights as it looks to boost energy revenues to fund its war against the Islamic State group and shore up …
your ads here!Yellen Words to be Parsed for Clues to Rates, Her Future
When Janet Yellen delivers her testimony on the Federal Reserve’s semiannual report to Congress on Wednesday, investors may listen as much for clues to her own future – and the …
your ads here!Solar Panels Have Become Major Source of Energy in Ravaged Syrian Communities
Environmentalists promote solar energy as an option to reduce pollution, but in places without a central electricity supply solar panels can be a practical solution. They are frequently used by …
your ads here!High Tech Gives Wimbledon a New Look
Not all the action now underway at Wimbledon is on the tennis court. In back rooms on the tournament site, technology is taking the matches to a whole new level. …
your ads here!Takata Announces Another Recall of Air Bags
Japanese car parts company Takata on Tuesday recalled another 2.7 million air bags that it previously thought were safe. The recall affects certain Ford, Mazda and Nissan cars from the …
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