In Niger, a reporter seeks a refund and finds astonishing generosity
It could have been an infuriating experience. And then, suddenly, a Nigerien sales clerk transformed the moment into something entirely different.
For migrants abused in Libya, Europe extends a thin lifeline
Critics say it is just a hypocritical exercise to salve Europe’s conscience. But for Alessandra Morelli, the local head of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), an unusual international effort to rescue refugees from Libya and give them new ho…
In high stakes experiment, EU migration policy moves front lines to Niger
Mahmane Elhadji, his arms dusted with flour to the elbow, does not look like an advertisement for the European Union. Mr. Elhadji was once a “coaxer.” When disoriented migrants arrived at the bus station here in Agadez, a sweltering adobe-walled town …
Fact Check: Is The Ex-SEAL Commander Attacked By Trump A ‘Hillary Clinton Fan?’
President Trump dismissed criticism from retired Adm. William McRaven, calling the former special operations commander a “Hillary Clinton backer.” He’s not.
Italian Village Installs Speed Cameras, Records 58,000 Infractions In 2 Weeks
A highway runs right through the community of Acquetico, population about 120. The area’s mayor decided to take action against motorists blazing by and was shocked at what he found.
Thousands Flee As Guatemalan Volcano Erupts Again
Guatemala’s Volcano of Fire killed more than 100 people when it erupted in June. Now, thousands are evacuating their homes as the volcano once again spews ash and hot rocks.
A grace-full Thanksgiving
Around the United States this Thursday families and friends will gather to celebrate Thanksgiving. With the word “toxic” recently being named “word of the year” by the Oxford Dictionaries, Thanksgiving comes just in time to turn away from toxic and co…
Nissan Chairman Ousted Amid Investigation Over Financial Misconduct
Carlos Ghosn, who also chairs Renault and Mitsubishi, is widely admired for saving Nissan from bankruptcy nearly 20 years ago. Now he has been accused of underreporting income and reportedly arrested.
China’s President To Meet With His Philippine Counterpart
Xi Jinping leaves Tuesday for a week-long visit to the Philippines. Ties between the two countries have grown closer in recent years — as both have faced challenges in relations with the U.S.
North Korea Denuclearization Plan Has Gone Nowhere Since Trump-Kim Summit
Five months after the Singapore summit, North Korea’s nuclear program chugs on. “I think right now, we are absolutely stuck,” says North Korea expert Sue Mi Terry, a former CIA analyst.
News Brief: California Wildfires, Brexit Negotiations
The search goes on for more victims, and President Trump visited some areas impacted by the fires. And, Britain’s prime minister begins a critical week of Brexit negotiations with the EU.
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