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US sanctions North Korea over human rights: What effect will it have?The US sanctioned North Korean leader Kim Jong Un for the first time on Wednesday over his 'notorious abuses of human rights.'
How tough is Germany's new rape law?The law comes after hundreds of women said they were sexually assaulted and robbed on New Year's Eve in Cologne, Germany.
Taiwan braces for Nepartak. Are typhoons getting worse?Taiwan braces itself for a super typhoon, expected to make landfall early Friday morning. Scientists warn that typhoons will intensify in coming years.
Why new building in Israeli settlements draws ireThe plans for hundreds of new housing units in West Bank settlements and neighborhoods in the eastern part of Jerusalem were advanced days after the release of a report denouncing Israeli expansion.
Should Oscar Pistorius have received more than a six-year sentence?Judge Thokozile Masipa called the former Olympian a 'fallen hero' as she sentenced him Wednesday for manslaughter in the murder of his girlfriend.
What does a cancelled Eid al-Fitr event say about post-Brexit Britain?British police say they've seen a spike in reports of hate crimes following Britain's referendum on EU membership. Is the spike temporary?
Will the Dhaka attack halt progress for garment industry workers?As Bangladesh reels from terrorist attacks, some question how it could effect foreign investment in the booming garment industry and impact workers' rights.
Will Britain's Iraq War Chilcot inquiry lead to consequences for Tony Blair?The findings of Britain’s inquiry into the Iraq War are expected to be released Wednesday, bringing former Prime Minister Tony Blair under renewed scrutiny.
Africa and Israel 'eye to eye' on terror, Netanyahu says on four-country tourThe Israeli Prime Minister is reaching out to boost relations with sub-Saharan Africa, hoping to trade expertise for more support at the United Nations.
Pro-Brexit leader Nigel Farage steps down: 'I've done my bit'The Ukip party leader announced on Monday that he would be stepping down following the success of the campaign to leave the European Union.
Rio de Janeiro police to Olympic tourists: We can't protect youWith only 31 days until the Olympics, police officers in Rio de Janeiro tell tourists they won't be able to protect them, claiming they have not been paid in months.
Why has Indian PM Narendra Modi made his cabinet so big?The expansion of the Indian cabinet, including the addition of lower-caste members, could both help and hinder his Mr. Modi's re-election campaign.
Saudi bombings: Why targeting of Medina is particularly significantBombs rocked three Saudi Arabian cities on Monday, the second to last day of Ramadan. The Muslim holy month has been particularly bloody this year, with over 300 deaths in attacks from Orlando to Dhaka to Istanbul.
On Independence Day, Putin extends olive branch to Obama and USPutin's message comes after the Obama administration proposed the two countries fight Al Qaeda's branch in Syria.
How Black Lives Matter used Toronto's gay pride parade to make a statementBLM activists staged a sit-in at the parade to protest Pride Toronto's 'anti-blackness,' less than two weeks after pulling out of San Francisco's parade.
Prayers, mourning after blast in Baghdad kills at least 126 peopleIraqis continue to search for their loved ones at the scene of the deadliest attack on the country in the past year.
First ship in six years: Israel-Turkey pact restores humanitarian aid to GazaAboard the Lady Leyla were 11,000 tons of supplies addressed to Gaza including, flour, rice, sugar, and 10,000 toys.
Why one Arab country is telling its travelers to forgo traditional clothingThe United Arab Emirates has warned its citizens against wearing traditional garments while traveling abroad. This follows police in Avon, Ohio detaining a man wearing a traditional robe after a 9-11 caller accused him of having ties to ISIS.
How a 'reverse Greenland' could help Scotland avoid any Brexit falloutAn option proposed by Scotland's first minister could keep the country effectively a part of the European Union while also keeping its ties to Britain.
London street protests: Will Brexit actually happen?A majority may have voted for Brexit, but Britain's official process of leaving the EU has yet to begin. Why it may never happen.
