U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres took his global message urging immediate climate action to officials gathered in the United Arab Emirates on Sunday, where production of hydrocarbons remains a key driver …
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Thousands of Protesters Demand Civilian Rule in Sudan
Tens of thousands of protesters rallied across Sudan on Sunday against the ruling generals, calling for a civilian government nearly three months after the army forced out the long-ruling autocrat …
your ads here!Ancient Peruvian Water-Harvesting System Could Lessen Modern Water Shortages
Sometimes, modern problems require ancient solutions. A 1,400-year-old Peruvian water-diverting method could supply up to 40,000 Olympic-size swimming pools’ worth of water to present-day Lima each year, according to …
your ads here!White House: Trade Agreement with China Not Close
White House economic adviser Larry Kudlow said Sunday resumption of trade talks between the U.S. and China “is a very big deal,” but acknowledged there is no immediate prospect for …
your ads here!Hong Kong Braces for More Protests on Handover Anniversary
More than 50,000 people rallied in support of the Hong Kong police on Sunday as the semi-autonomous territory braced for another day of protests on the anniversary of the former …
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Rest assured, British fans: Most baseball games are not like the one played Saturday in London, not even the crazy ones between the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox. …
your ads here!Tens of Thousands Join Gay Pride Parades Around the World
Tens of thousands of people turned out for gay pride celebrations around the world on Saturday, including a boisterous party in Mexico and the first pride march in North Macedonia’s …
your ads here!Thousands March in Madrid to Save Anti-Pollution Plan
Thousands marched through Madrid on Saturday to ask the Spanish capital’s new mayor not to ditch ambitious traffic restrictions in the center only recently set up to improve air quality. …
your ads here!Trump’s Korea Visit to Include ‘Long-Planned’ Visit to DMZ
U.S. President Donald Trump said early Sunday that his schedule while in South Korea would include a visit with U.S. troops and a trip to the Demilitarized Zone. It …
your ads here!Experts Warn Mali Border Violence Could Spiral Out of Control
A volatile mix of intercommunal conflict and violent extremism near Mali’s border with Niger and Burkina Faso has become a looming crisis, experts are warning. Yearslong regional violence has spiked …
your ads here!Mexico Steps Up Border Enforcement; US Lawmakers OK Border Funding
Mexico and the United States are scrambling to address rising numbers of immigrants arriving at their shared border. Mexican border guards are stepping up raids against immigrants traveling north. In …
your ads here!Composting Service on Wheels Appears in New York City
A group of New York bikers has set out to save the environment by starting a bike-powered composting service. They collect food waste from restaurants and households for composting, and …
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The desktop personal computer changed the world when it was introduced back in the 1970s. But lately laptops and phones have slowly eaten away at that market. But the creators …
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In the United States, dog owners often treat their pets like family. When people go on vacation, they may not take their dogs with them but want them to be well …
your ads here!Refugees Start Life Anew at Georgia Coffee Shop
Moving to a new country to explore new opportunities can be an exciting change for many. For refugees, however, fleeing your home and leaving behind loved ones to establish a …
your ads here!UN: Average of Nearly 1 Migrant Child Death Daily Since 2014
The U.N. migration agency says migrant children have died or gone missing at the rate of nearly one per day worldwide over the past five years, with treacherous journeys like …
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Hardly anyone in Congress opposes improving the horrific conditions awaiting many migrants caught spilling across the southwest border. Yet for Democrats, distrust of President Donald Trump runs so deep that …
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R. Kelly’s lawyers want a Chicago judge to toss a 2019 lawsuit alleging the singer sexually abused a minor a little over 20 years ago. The Chicago Sun-Times reports their …
your ads here!Tillerson Says Kushner Conducted Foreign Policy Without him
Former Secretary of State Rex Tillerson cited an awkward encounter with President Donald Trump’s son-in-law in a restaurant as an example of diplomacy being conducted behind his back when he …
your ads here!Al-Qaida Accuses Egypt of Killing Ex-president Morsi in Jail
Al-Qaida is accusing Egyptian authorities of killing jailed former U.S.-educated President Mohamed Morsi, who died in a Cairo courtroom during his trial earlier this month. The militant group’s media …
your ads here!Archbishop Describes Kidnapping by Separatist Fighters in Cameroon
Separatists in Cameroon’s restive English-speaking regions have freed a prominent Catholic archbishop they kidnapped Tuesday. Archbishop Cornelius Fontem Esua says he was abducted by separatist fighters in a locality called …
your ads here!Kenyan Activists Celebrate Halt to Coal Plant in World Heritage Town
Kenyan activists are celebrating after a Chinese-backed plan to build East Africa’s first coal-fired power plant near the World Heritage site island town of Lamu has again been halted. Ruud …
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