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North Korea tests submarine-launched ballistic missile: Is that unusual?North Korea reportedly launched a ballistic missile from a submarine Saturday. How should the international community respond?
Why William Shakespeare shares the stage with St. George's dragonGoogle celebrates Britain's most famous bard, William Shakespeare, with a host of his most beloved literary references, including St. George and his dragon.
Amnesty says Nigerian military killed hundreds of minority Shiite MuslimsThe Nigerian Army has been repeatedly accused of killing innocent civilians in their war against Boko Haram, but military officials maintain that the troops have acted appropriately.
Russia and NATO meet for first time in almost two years: What progress?Meetings between NATO and the Russian Federation were suspended following the conflict in eastern Ukraine and Russia's annexation of Crimea. Does Wednesday's meeting represent substantive progress?
Queen Elizabeth II at 90: Why the royal family enchants Americans so muchAs events gather pace in Britain to celebrate another birthday of their beloved monarch, Americans, too, are mesmerized. What lies behind the US fascination with the British royal family?
Is press freedom declining globally? Reporters Without Borders says yes.Reporters Without Borders, a media watchdog, has worked to quantify media independence for 15 years. Freedom of the press is declining, they say in a report released Wednesday.
Will the UN take a more liberal stance on the global war on drugs?A special United Nations session on global drug policy, the first since 1998, is set to review the international drug war while addressing shifts toward more lenient narcotics laws in several of its member states.
Debris linked to missing MH370 flight, but answers remain at seaTwo recently found pieces of debris are almost certainly from the missing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370, but they cannot be used to trace the plane's crash site.
How much would 'Brexit' cost British? $6,100 per person, says governmentChancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne unveiled a study warning that a vote to leave the European Union could cost individual British households £4,300 ($6,100) a year by 2030.
- 'No Ecuadoran is alone' after 7.8 magnitude earthquake
More than 230 people are reported dead so far following a quake that struck Ecuador's northwestern coast on Sunday.
Like a Good Samaritan, Pope Francis takes in 12 Syrian families
Why Erdogan won't have last laugh after Merkel authorizes comedian caseIs censorship on the march in Germany? More likely, it's savvy diplomacy.
If Obama shares his thoughts on 'Brexit,' will Brits care?As President Obama prepares for his visit to London next week, White House officials say he will share his thoughts on Brexit, if asked. But will it make a difference?
Canadian lawmakers divided on assisted suicideSome assisted suicide proponents say the proposal is too restrictive, while some health care providers say the bill would force them to work against their beliefs.
Forget Czech Republic, meet 'Czechia'The Czech Republic is submitting an official name change of 'Czechia' to the world.
Why global access to education hasn't translated to equal pay for womenWomen are often excluded from higher paying jobs and not compensated for household work, which takes away hours they would otherwise get paid for.
Earthquake hits Japan: Was there an early warning?Despite Japan's extensive early warning systems, damage from Thursday night's 6.2 magnitude earthquake appears to be extensive near its point of origin in southern Japan.
Paris climate deal on target, two years ahead of scheduleThe UN climate chief has said that the Paris climate agreement could swing into action as early as 2018, two years earlier than expected.
Authorities press for more transparency in wake of Panama PapersInternational watchdogs are forming their responses to the Panama Papers, which are revealing the elaborate – and secret – financial schemes the world's wealthy have employed.
In China's first-ever gay rights case, supporters see success in failingSun Wenlin sued the Chinese government for the right to marry his boyfriend Hu Mingliang. And despite losing his case in court, LGBT advocates see Sun's fight as a big step forward.
