With the March deadline approaching for Britain to depart the European Union, there are concerns that Britain’s exit could undermine Western sanctions against countries like Iran, Syria and North Korea. …
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Will Post-Brexit Britain Affect EU Sanctions Against Iran, Others?
Concerns have arisen that European sanctions against countries like Iran, Syria and North Korea could be undermined by Britain’s upcoming departure from the European Union. Britain will be free to …
your ads here!More Fed Officials Say Caution Is Needed Before More Rate Hikes
Another clutch of U.S. Federal Reserve officials said Wednesday they would be cautious about any further increases in interest rates so that the central bank could assess growing risks to …
your ads here!Stan Lee Fans Can Mourn Him at Hollywood Memorial
Stan Lee’s devoted fans will have a chance to mourn him alongside his friends and family at a memorial in Hollywood on Jan. 30. Lee’s company POW! Entertainment announced Wednesday …
your ads here!Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos, Wife MacKenzie Set to Divorce
Amazon.com Inc. Chief Executive Jeff Bezos and wife MacKenzie Bezos have decided to divorce after a long trial separation, Bezos said on Wednesday in a joint statement by the couple …
your ads here!‘The Favourite’ Leads Race for British Academy Film Awards
Wickedly funny royal comedy-drama The Favourite lived up to its name Wednesday, leading the race for the British Academy Film Awards. Yorgos Lanthimos’ film received 12 nominations for the U.K. …
your ads here!Georgia Man Tells police R. Kelly’s Manager Threatened Him
A Georgia man involved with a recent documentary detailing abuse allegations against R. Kelly told police the singer’s manager threatened him. Timothy Savage told an officer on Jan. 3 that …
your ads here!Somali Fishermen Decry Licensing Chinese Vessels
Starting this month, Chinese fishing vessels are allowed to exploit the open waters off the Somali coast, following the granting of licenses by Somalia’s government last month. Somali authorities say …
your ads here!Zimbabwe Church, Health Ministry Launch Anti-Drug Campaign
A group of concerned Zimbabweans has started an anti-alcohol and drug campaign, targeting communities in which unemployed young people resort to drinking and using narcotics to alleviate the stress of …
your ads here!Zimbabweans Team Up to Fight Youth Substance Abuse
A group of concerned Zimbabweans has started an anti-alcohol and drug campaign, targeting communities in which unemployed young people resort to drinking and using narcotics to alleviate the stress of …
your ads here!CES 2019: Google Brings a Disney-Like Ride to Tech Show
The CES 2019 gadget show opened its doors Tuesday, with tech companies from giants to tiny startups showing off their latest products and services. In recent years, CES’s influence has …
your ads here!Vietnam Says Facebook Violated Controversial Cybersecurity Law
Facebook has violated Vietnam’s new cybersecurity law by allowing users to post anti-government comments on the platform, state media said on Wednesday, days after the controversial legislation took effect in …
your ads here!How Forgotten Local Plants Could Ease Malnutrition in East Timor
The Australian owners of a restaurant in East Timor are hoping to use their passion for the local cuisine to combat malnutrition in the tiny Southeast Asian nation. East Timor …
your ads here!The Latest Drone Technology Helps Keep an Oyster Farm Thriving
As marine farming grows worldwide, there is an urgent need to study the effects—both positive and negative—on the local ecosystems. Deana Mitchell visits Tomales Bay in Northern California where researchers …
your ads here!Tia Fuller, Fierce Woman in Jazz, Takes Shot at 1st Grammy
Saxophonist Tia Fuller was crying in bed. And praising God. She’d just received the news that she was nominated for her first-ever Grammy Award — but it’s not just …
your ads here!Asteroid-circling Spacecraft Grabs Cool Snapshot of Home
An asteroid-circling spacecraft has captured a cool snapshot of home. NASA’s Osiris-Rex spacecraft took the picture days before going into orbit around asteroid Bennu on New Year’s Eve. …
your ads here!Tom Hanks to Present SAG’s Lifetime Award to Alan Alda
One of America’s sweethearts hands the torch to another when Tom Hanks presents Alan Alda with a lifetime achievement award at the upcoming Screen Actors Guild Award ceremony. The 82-year-old …
your ads here!US Cancer Death Rate Hits Milestone: 25 Years of Decline
The U.S. cancer death rate has hit a milestone: It’s been falling for at least 25 years, according to a new report. Lower smoking rates are translating into fewer deaths. …
your ads here!World Bank Cuts Forecast for World Economic Growth in 2019
The World Bank is downgrading its outlook for the global economy this year, citing rising trade tension, weakening manufacturing activity and growing financial stress in emerging-market countries. In a report …
your ads here!Harvey Weinstein’s Sexual Assault Trial Set for May
Disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein will go on trial in Manhattan on May 6 on charges of sexually assaulting two women, his lawyer said on Tuesday. Weinstein is accused of …
your ads here!Malawi Campaigners Seek to End Sex in Girls’ Initiation Ceremony
In rural Malawi, families send girls as young as 12 years old for “initiation,” a traditional, cultural practice that marks a child’s entry into adulthood. But child rights campaigners say …
your ads here!Peru AG Resigns After Outcry Over Odebrecht Probe
Peru Attorney General Pedro Chavarry resigned on Tuesday after a public outcry over his handling of the high-profile corruption investigation involving Brazilian builder Odebrecht. His departure from the public prosecutors …
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