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Britain's Prime Minister Pledges $5.1 Billion In Investment In Africa
Tuesday, August 28, 2018
The move by Theresa May, aimed at strengthening global partnerships post-Brexit, will mark a fundamental shift in focus from short-term poverty reduction to long-term economic growth.
Venezuelan Refugees Face Violence And Closed Borders As They Try To Flee
Monday, August 20, 2018
Over the weekend an angry mob attacked Venezuelan migrant camps in a Brazilian town near the border. Ecuador has declared a state of emergency, and closed its borders to those without passports.
Knife-Wielding Man Attacks Officer At Police Station In Spain
Monday, August 20, 2018
The man approached the police station in the town of Cornella de Llobregat and charged at the officer who opened the door. Police say they are treating it as a "terrorist incident."
President Trump Attacks Report On White House Counsel's Cooperation With Mueller
Sunday, August 19, 2018
The New York Times reports that White House counsel Don McGahn met with Robert Mueller's team for dozens of hours as part of his investigation.
Imran Khan Is Sworn Into Office As Pakistan's New Prime Minister
Saturday, August 18, 2018
Khan inherits several big challenges, including Pakistan's faltering economy, and managing relations with China and the U.S.
Monsoon Floods Have Killed More Than 320 People In Kerala, India
Friday, August 17, 2018
The heavy rainfall has resulted in deadly landslides and flash floods, leaving hundreds of thousands of people homeless.
U.S. Threatens Further Sanctions Against Turkey Over Detained Pastor
Friday, August 17, 2018
Rising tensions between the two countries have caused Turkey's currency, the lira, to plunge by about a third of its value against the U.S. dollar since January, sparking fears of an economic crisis.
California Fires Spread Rapidly, Killing 7th Person
Sunday, August 05, 2018
There are 18 fires blazing in California, and officials say this year the wildfires have spread faster and burned more land earlier in the fire season than usual.
Ai Weiwei Responds To Chinese Authorities Destroying His Beijing Studio
Saturday, August 04, 2018
The Chinese dissident artist tells NPR his studio is in the process of being demolished. The workspace is located in Beijing's Songzhuang District, on the outskirts of the city.
NRA Says It Faces A Financial Crisis In Lawsuit Against New York State Officials
Saturday, August 04, 2018
The National Rifle Association says insurance companies are backing away from the organization, threatening its ability to operate.
Builders Of Stonehenge May Have Been From Wales, More Than 100 Miles Away
Friday, August 03, 2018
An analysis of bones excavated from the ancient site reveals that some of the people buried there were from the Preseli Mountains in Wales.
Results Official In Tennessee Primaries
Friday, August 03, 2018
Races hinged in part on support for President Trump, as voters went to the ballot boxes on Thursday.
Pentagon Identifies Remains Of Missing Tuskegee Airman
Saturday, July 28, 2018
The pilot is one of 27 Tuskegee Airmen who went missing during World War II. Lawrence Dickson's plane crashed in 1944, and his remains were found in Austria.
Cardinal Theodore McCarrick Resigns Amid Sexual Abuse Allegations
Saturday, July 28, 2018
McCarrick was a globe-trotting Washington power broker and one of the Vatican's highest officials. He faces multiple allegations of sexual abuse, misconduct and harassment.
French President's Bodyguard Faces Charges Of Assaulting Protesters
Tuesday, July 24, 2018
Video of Emmanuel Macron's top security aide beating demonstrators has sparked controversy. The incident occurred during May Day protests over reforms to France's labor laws.
Thousands Turn Out To Protest Against President Trump In Scotland
Saturday, July 14, 2018
President Trump is on his first official visit to the U.K. and spending the weekend golfing at his Turnberry resort in Scotland.
Critically Endangered Black Rhinos Die After Transportation To Kenya National Park
Friday, July 13, 2018
Eight rhinos died after being relocated to a wildlife reserve in Kenya. Officials and conservationists say the death toll is unprecedented in their efforts to save the animal from extinction.
Twitter Is Removing Millions Of Fake Followers From Users' Lists
Thursday, July 12, 2018
The platform will take tens of millions of locked accounts off follower lists in an attempt to crack down on fraud.
Alabama Governor Bans Sheriffs From Taking Funds Meant For Prisoners' Meals
Wednesday, July 11, 2018
Gov. Kay Ivey is moving to stop the practice, which has enabled sheriffs to pocket leftover money.
German Neo-Nazi Sentenced To Life For Murders
Wednesday, July 11, 2018
Beate Zschaepe was found guilty in the murders of 10 people, most of whom were immigrants. The victims were gunned down between 2000 and 2007.