Polls Indicate Irish Voters Want To Legalize Abortion
Nearly three years after Ireland voted to legalize same-sex marriage, the country is due to hold another referendum this spring on whether to legalize abortion.
Facing Allegations Of Corruption, Peru’s President Resigns
Peru’s president has resigned after 19 months in office. Facing allegations of corruption and vote buying, Pedro Pablo Kuczynski stepped down a day before the Peruvian congress planned to fire him.
France’s Former President Sarkozy Under ‘Formal Investigation’ In Libya Probe
Nicolas Sarkozy, who served as president from 2008 to 2012 has been under a wide-ranging corruption investigation for years. Earlier this week he was taken into custody for questioning.
Peru’s Embattled President Tenders Resignation On Eve Of Impeachment Vote
Pedro Pablo Kuczynski, who has been accused of corruption, was hit with the release of video footage this week that appeared to support the allegations.
Israel Acknowledges Having Bombed A Suspected Syrian Nuclear Reactor In 2007
The revelation confirms long-held suspicions that the raid destroyed what Israel believed to be a nuclear reactor. Israeli officials made clear they intend this announcement to send a message to Iran.
Austin bomb saga shows law enforcement’s deep new reach
For one, the bomber, whom police identified as Mark Anthony Conditt, lived just a block from Rocha’s house. “I’ve seen him so many times,” says Rocha, who has been a resident of Pflugerville for 28 years. Recommended: How much do you know about Texa…
American Business Leaders In China Concerned About Trump’s Trade Actions
U.S. businesses in China have had their intellectual property stolen, technology ‘transferred’ and some have had data taken from them by China’s government. But many U.S. business leaders say the trade actions President Trump is proposing against China…
Insurgents In Nigeria Release Most Of 101 Schoolgirls Abducted Last Month
In a surprising move, extremists in northeastern Nigeria returned most of the 101 girls schoolgirls abducted a month ago. Their return came with a warning: no more school. Five girls reportedly died in the kidnapping and at least one girl remains captive.
Finland’s homeless crisis nearly solved. How? By giving homes to all who need.
As anyone who has visited Europe recently can attest, the scourge of homelessness has reached epidemic proportions. The only exception to the trend is Finland, according to FEANTSA, the European Federation of National Organizations Working with the Ho…
A Saudi leader’s test of moderation
During his long visit to the United States, one question has hung over Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman: What do you mean exactly in promising to restore “moderate Islam” to Saudi Arabia? For a wealthy nation that exported hate-filled theology for dec…
In Oaxaca, Mexico, A Locally Made Soda Takes Aim At Coca-Cola’s Supremacy
Oaxacan restaurants are offering diners an alternative to the ubiquitous Coke by selling Zega-Cola, an artisanal soda made in small batches nearby. Its maker hopes that will translate into local jobs.
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