Mining wrote South Africa’s history. Does it have a future?
One hundred and fifty years ago, a few miles from this spot, another man, whose name was recorded for history only as Swartbooi (“black boy”), found a diamond so big that it warped the entire history of South Africa.
South Korean Women ‘Escape The Corset’ And Reject Their Country’s Beauty Ideals
Amid intense social pressure to conform, a photographer in Seoul aims “to destroy the socially defined idea of a woman.” Women in her photos wear short hair and no makeup.
Faith comes to fore in Democratic 2020 field. Why now?
When Bob Vander Plaats invited several Democratic presidential hopefuls to speak at his Family Leadership Summit in Iowa in July, a lot of people did a double take. The summit is a gathering of socially conservative and politically powerful Evangelica…
A special insight on species extinction
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1 Million Animal And Plant Species Are At Risk Of Extinction, U.N. Report Says
“Protecting biodiversity amounts to protecting humanity,” says UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay, who warns that species are being lost at an alarming rate.
Trump’s Threats To Raise Tariffs On China Send Markets Falling
China and the U.S. are scheduled to continue trade talks in Washington this week, but President Trump’s threat to raise tariffs as of Friday has blindsided Beijing, a trade analyst says.
As Saudi Arabia Builds A Nuclear Reactor, Some Worry About Its Motives
Saudi Arabia is building a small civilian nuclear reactor, the nation’s first. Nuclear power is an important part of its energy plans. Arms control experts ask if its intention is entirely peaceful.
Brunei Won’t Enforce Death-By-Stoning Law For Gay Sex, Sultan Says
After more than a month of criticism and a high-profile boycott, the sultan of Brunei says his country will extend its moratorium on the death penalty to include new Islamic laws.
News Brief: Gaza Strikes, Trump Threatens Tariffs, S.C. Campaign Stops
After an escalation of violence at the Israel-Gaza border, tensions settle down. Trump threatens a tariff hike against China. And, two Democratic presidential contenders campaign in South Carolina.
Latest Round Of Violence Flared At The Gaza-Israel Border
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered “massive strikes” in Gaza as 600 rockets were fired into Israel. NPR’s David Greene talks to Josef Federman of The Associated Press.
Frustrated With Trade Talks, Trump Threatens China With Tariffs
Ahead of final trade talks this week with China, President Trump threatened to impose more tariffs on the country. The move marked an escalation in tensions between the world’s two largest economies.
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