Culture shift: What’s behind a decline in drinking worldwide
Ben Wright, author of “Order, Order! The Rise and Fall of Political Drinking,” says it’s part of a larger shift in behavior among British politicians, driven by public scrutiny over social media and more women in politics who have upset the “old boys’ …
Concern Grows After Internationally Known Saudi Commentator Goes Missing
A prominent U.S.-based Saudi journalist has gone missing in Istanbul after visiting the Saudi consulate there. It raises concern he’s caught up in the Kingdom’s crackdown on free speech.
All for one? How key undecided senators may approach Kavanaugh vote
As the hours ticked by on the Kavanaugh hearing last Thursday, Sen. Susan Collins (R) of Maine was holed up in her Capitol office, watching. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska and Jeff Flake of Arizona, along with Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia, j…
Breaking a taboo: Jerusalem elections and the Palestinian vote
It’s only a little after 10 a.m., but the sun is already baking the sprawling limestone plaza in front of Jerusalem’s City Hall and Palestinian Ramadan Dabash, a civil engineer, builder, and community activist from traditionally Arab East Jerusalem, is…
As Brexit Deadline Approaches, Theresa May Vows To Make A ‘Deal That Delivers’
The U.K. prime minister broke out her distinctive dance moves before a speech Wednesday. But those shimmies projected a confidence in her Brexit proposals that many in her own party don’t share.
Chinese Companies Get Tech-Savvy Gobbling Up Germany’s Factories
Beijing wants to up its manufacturing game to make high-end technology — so it has gone on a buying spree, acquiring key German tech firms.
Indonesia’s gift-horse response to post-tsunami aid
Within 24 hours after an earthquake and a tsunami struck the island of Sulawesi last Friday, dozens of countries offered assistance to Indonesia. Not until three days later did President Joko Widodo, better known as Jokowi, decide to accept internatio…
Don’t Want To Unlock Your Device For Customs? New Zealand May Fine You $3,300
The government says customs will search the phone in flight mode, and not look at data stored in the cloud. But civil liberties advocates are calling the law “a grave invasion of privacy.”
Life skills with a side of kale: Helping homeless youth one salad at a time
When Josh Saurbier’s disabled mother died in the hospital six years ago, he didn’t know what would come next. At an event there a few months later, he met Erik Oberholtzer, chief executive officer of the restaurant chain Tender Greens, who would soon …
Cow Dung Soap Is Cleaning Up In India
Some Indians say that cow dung and urine have healing properties. Science says otherwise. Nonetheless, there’s a growing enthusiasm for dung- and urine-based products.
U.S. Must Lift Some Sanctions On Iran, International Court of Justice Says
Limiting food and medical products “may have a serious detrimental impact on the health and lives of individuals on the territory of Iran,” the International Court of Justice said.
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