As Many As 145 Pilot Whales Die Stranded On Remote New Zealand Island
A hiker found the mass stranding Saturday. By the time officials could reach the marine mammals, half were dead — and the rest were in such dire condition, they had to be euthanized.
EU message for migrants: You can live the Gambian Dream – in Gambia
You had to get to Europe. There is no promise here,” says Omar Jammeh, who leads a job-creation program here in Janjanbureh, an island in the Gambia River four hours drive west of the capital Banjul. Mr. Danso believed it.
Behind Ukraine-Russia naval tensions, a more brutal economic war
Russia’s conflict with Ukraine is back in the headlines after Russia seized three Ukrainian military vessels and their crews near Crimea, triggering a declaration of martial law in Ukraine and a fresh escalation of tensions between the two formerly fri…
UAE Pardons British Man, Days After He Received Life Sentence For Spying
Matthew Hedges spent months in solitary confinement and without access to a lawyer, according to his wife, Daniela Tejada. Today, she says, “I’ve been brought back to life.”
Ukraine Considers Martial Law After Russia Seizes Its Ships Near Crimea
The countries are trading blame over a maritime dispute in which Russia fired on Ukrainian vessels, injuring some sailors. The incident has sparked Ukrainian protests and an international backlash.
Tijuana Border Briefly Closed, U.S. Agents Spray Tear Gas At Migrants
Hundreds of migrants tried to cross the U.S.-Mexico border but were stopped by tear gas and blockaded by police. The border, where tens of thousands cross each day, was closed for several hours.
Remembering Syrian Activist Raed Fares Who Was Killed Last Week
Raed Fares, one of Syria’s most prominent activists, was killed by unidentified gunmen in Idlib Province on Friday. He used his broadcasts to critique Syrian President Bashar Asaad.
E.U. Leaders Formally Back Britain’s Brexit Plan
British Prime Minister Theresa May has the support from European Union leaders on a Brexit deal. But it must still be approved by Parliament in the United Kingdom.
Russia-Ukraine Tensions Flare After 3 Ukranian Vessels Are Seized
Russia seized two Ukrainian gunboats and a tug after firing on the vessels. Ukraine described the action as “unprovoked and crazy.” At least three of their soldiers were injured.
An Attack On Players Forces Major Soccer Match In Argentina To Be Canceled — Twice
The second leg of the final of the Copa Libertadores was billed as a glorious highlight in the tournament’s history — the first ever meeting of age-old rivals Boca Juniors and River Plate.
Protesters And Police Clash In Paris
Police in the French capital fired teargas at thousands of protesters marching on the Champs Elysees Saturday.
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