Editor’s note: A look at the veracity of claims by political figures WASHINGTON — In his Fourth of July remarks, President Donald Trump will be celebrating the armed forces and showcasing…
more ...Tornado Kills 6 in Northeast China as More ‘Extreme’ Weather Strikes
A tornado swept through the northeastern Chinese province of Liaoning Wednesday, killing six and injuring 190, the state broadcaster said, amid a series of “extreme” weather events that government forecasters…
more ...Trump Hints at US Currency Manipulation
President Donald Trump is suggesting the United States start manipulating its currency to match the “big currency manipulation game” he accuses China and Europe of playing. “We should match or…
more ...Thai Authorities Urged to Investigate Attacks on Activists
Rights groups urged Thai authorities Wednesday to investigate attacks against pro-democracy activists after one was beaten and left unconscious on a sidewalk in the latest case of growing violence. Amnesty…
more ...Japan Says Curbs on Exports to South Korea Due to Broken Pledge
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said Wednesday that Japan cannot give South Korean exports preferential treatment because the country is not abiding by an agreement regarding wartime issues that Japan insists…
more ...America’s Troubled World Heritage Site: the Everglades
In the United States, the Everglades National Park has been on the U.N.’s ‘World Heritage in Danger’ list since 2010. UNESCO is meeting this week and is expected to keep…
more ...A Vision of the Future of Reality, Enhanced by Technology
With cellphones becoming more sophisticated, internet becoming faster, and VR headsets becoming cheaper, we are at the precipice of a whole new virtual world. Deana Mitchell talks to an expert who breaks…
more ...In Mauritania, Freed Slaves Continue to Face Barriers
In 1981, Mauritania became the last country in the world to abolish slavery. But the problem is still prevalent and the government is doing little to combat it. Even though…
more ...EU Leaders Name Heads of Bloc’s Institutions
European Union (EU) leaders have chosen the new heads of the 28-nation bloc’s institutions for at least the next five years, breaking a three-day deadlock triggered by deep EU divisions.…
more ...Hundreds of Ethiopian Israelis Protest Police Violence
Hundreds of Israelis are protesting across the country against alleged police brutality against the country’s Ethiopian community following the killing of an Ethiopian Israeli teen by an off-duty police officer.…
more ...Nine Civilians Wounded in Overnight Houthi Drone Attack on Saudi Arabia’s Abha Airport
Col. Turki al Maliki, spokesman for Saudi-led coalition forces in Yemen, said that a Houthi drone struck the Abha Airport for the third time in less than a month, wounding…
more ...FBI: No Sarin in Package Received at Facebook Headquarters
A package that officials thought might contain the deadly nerve agent sarin at a mail facility near Facebook’s headquarters has been declared safe, according to the FBI and local authorities.…
more ...Mexico Buses Back Home 70 Central Americans Returned from US
A Mexican official says about 70 Central American migrants who’d been returned to Ciudad Juarez to await the outcome of their U.S. asylum claims are being bused back to their…
more ...Scientists: Cigar-Shaped Object Not an Alien Spaceship
After investigating the nature of a mysterious and apparently cigar-shaped object called ‘Oumuamua spotted in 2017 speeding through our solar system, astronomers remain uncertain over how to classify it, but…
more ...Report: FBI, DOJ ‘Deprioritize’ Investigating Far-Right Violence
Despite rising incidence of far-right violence in the United States, the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the U.S. Justice Department continue to deprioritize investigating the violence and prosecuting its perpetrators,…
more ...Cattleman Laurentino Cortizo Sworn In as Panama’s President
Cattleman Laurentino Cortizo was sworn in as Panama’s president Monday, saying he will work during his five-year term to boost the economy and bring transparency in contracting for public works…
more ...Libya Tensions Escalate After Tripoli Takes Key Strategic Town
The battle for Tripoli may have hit a turning point over the weekend with the capture of a key town. But with the future of the country at stake, fighting…
more ...Trump, Kim DMZ Summit Changed Little, Experts Say
The sudden summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un arose out of their common desire for “perpetuating the illusion of denuclearization” even though their…
more ...Riot Police Meet Hong Kong Protesters with Pepper Spray, Batons
Protesters and riot police returned to the streets of Hong Kong early Monday to mark the 22nd anniversary of the city’s reunification with China. Police fired pepper spray and used…
more ...Climbers Aim to Be First African Female Team to Scale Mount Everest
The women mountaineers of Africa are reaching for new heights, following in the footsteps of the first black African woman to scale Mount Everest. Now four other South Africans are…
more ...South African Women’s Team Trains for Mount Everest Attempt
Africa’s women mountaineers are reaching new heights. In May, South African businesswoman Saray Khumalo became the first black African woman to summit Mount Everest. Now four other South Africans are preparing…
more ...Trump’s Meeting With North Korean Leader Meets With Contradictions
The third meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has drawn praise as well as criticism. Critics say Trump is showering attention on a…
more ...Champion Spanish Boxer Fights for Women’s Rights
A victim of domestic abuse while pregnant and now a mother of two, Miriam Gutierrez is a champion Spanish boxer and an elected official whose goal is to knockout those…
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