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- Why is the United Nations promoting yoga?
The world celebrates the second International Day of Yoga, as the United Nations links the ancient practice to modern sustainability goals.
- Why Indonesia fired on Chinese fishing boats in South China Sea
Tensions in the South China Sea are rising as Indonesia has seized a Chinese fishing boat it says was fishing illegally around the Natuna Islands, the third such incident between the two countries in recent months.
- Why Egypt sentenced two Al Jazeera journalists to death
An Egyptian court on Saturday sentenced two Al-Jazeera journalists to death for allegedly providing national security information to Qatar during Mohamed Morsi’s reign as president.
- Belgium charges three men with terrorism offenses after overnight raids
Three Belgian nationals were charged with "having attempted to commit a terrorist murder and for participation in the activities of a terrorist group."
- What's driving the huge anti-US military protests in Japan?
Tens of thousands of protestors attended an anti-US military demonstration Sunday in Okinawa, Japan. The protest follows a recent crime streak, most notably the death of a 20-year-old woman in which a US civilian base worker is suspected.
- How Christo's 'Walk on Water' forces a shift in perspective
The sensation the 1.9 mile walkway on Lake Iseo provides exhibit-goers changes depending on the sun and humidity.
- Euro 2016 terror attack thwarted, Belgian police say
Belgian police apprehended three Belgian nationals who attempted a terror attack the night before Belgium’s Euro 2016 game against Ireland.
- Thousands protest U.S. bases on Okinawa after Japan woman's murder
The protest marked a new low for the United States and Japan and threatens plans to move a U.S. base to an area with a smaller population.
- UK's EU vote: Cameron warns 'leave' leader wants to divide
Prime Minister David Cameron warned that leaving the European Union would be a dividing step "backwards" for Britain.
- Britain's Jo Cox tragedy brings moment of unity to divisive politics
A Member of Parliament was murdered Thursday after holding a meeting with constituents, bringing the divisive EU referendum campaign to an abrupt halt as both sides condemned the violence.
- Abducted bookseller's testimony resparks protests in Hong Kong
The disappearances of Hong Kong booksellers have prompted pro-democracy demonstrations by activists who say that the Chinese government is stifling democracy.
- British Labour lawmaker dies after shooting attack
The murder of Jo Cox, a Labour Party legislator, has stunned the British public a week before the country votes on its European Union referendum.
- Why Canada is changing its national anthem
Canada is making lyrical changes to its anthem to promote gender equality. Similar changes were rejected just a few years ago. What's changed?
- It's never too late to learn, says a 68-year-old 10th grader
Nepal's oldest 10th-grader shows that education and lifelong learning can continue at any age.
- Disney opens 'distinctly Chinese' Shanghai park
With the grand opening of Shanghai Disneyland on Thursday, Disney makes an effort to appeal to Chinese tastes – and government officials.
- Why Mark Zuckerberg is paying for young Africans to learn code
The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative plans to make its first major investment in a startup that links young Africans with American tech companies.
- What the UN’s genocide finding could mean for justice against ISIS
A UN panel's report determines that the Islamic State committed genocide against Yazidis, but acknowledges difficulties that lie ahead in bringing the case to court.
- Egypt says it has spotted EgyptAir plane wreckage, obtained images
Investigators say time is running out to find the aircraft's black boxes, with less than two weeks of battery life remaining before they stop emitting signals.
- White House proceeds with Dalai Lama visit, ignoring China's protests
President Obama met with the Dalai Lama for the fourth time, angering Chinese officials who say the move could undermine US-China relations.
- Prince William appears on cover of gay magazine, makes history
Prince William posed for the cover of the British gay magazine, Attitude, to speak out against bullying of LGBT youth.