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American woman jailed for 'insulting' United Arab EmiratesAn American woman is on trial in the United Arab Emirates for 'insulting the country and its leaders through verbal assault' after an incident in February.
What can Canada do to relieve a First Nations community in crisis?A Canadian First Nations community in northern Ontario declared a state of emergency this weekend after several people there attempted suicide.
Sec. Kerry set to visit Hiroshima, but no apologies for atomic bombWhile visiting Japan for the G-7 summit, US Secretary of State John Kerry will visit the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, but he will not apologize for his country's use of nuclear weapons against Japanese civilians 70 years ago.
How will Ukraine's government respond to PM's resignation?Ukraine's government may face increased pressure to address longstanding charges of corruption following Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk's announcement that he will submit his resignation Tuesday.
Sweden debuts 1-800-CALL-A-SWEDEThe Swedish Tourism Association has launched a number that will allow people worldwide to speak with random volunteers in Sweden about any topic, (almost) any time.
- Why the US deployed B-52 bombers to battle ISIS
The US is deploying B-52 bombers to the Middle East, one of the oldest active aircraft in the US Air Force.
Has Pope Francis changed marriage for Catholics?On Friday the pope released a document encouraging a more pastoral care approach to diverse Catholic families but did not change traditional doctrine.
How can social media platforms combat Libya's illicit arms trade?A new study by the Armaments Research Group finds that online sellers are responsible for an illicit arms trade through social media platforms in Libya.
Why France is changing tactics on battling the sex tradeA growing movement in the US is trying to shift toward treating prostitutes as victims and their customers as the criminals. France's new law shows this shift in action.
Belgium reacts to news that a bombing suspect worked inside EU as a cleanerThe revelations comes as Belgium is under international scrutiny over its security.
Bangladeshi student activist hacked to death, latest in a growing trendA pro-atheist activist was hacked to death in Bangladesh's capital late Wednesday, marking the latest in a spate of murders targeting secular writers as well as religious minorities.
Panama Papers: David Cameron's family's offshore fund highlights tax avoidanceLabour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn is calling for an investigation about whether an investment firm run by the PM's father avoided paying taxes for 30 years, sparking a heated debate about tax avoidance.
Comment: Panama Papers leak an opportunity to fix a broken systemThe massive leak of documents that detail the financial maneuverings of the global elite creates a chance to push for greater financial transparency.
How Mexico City plans to fight air pollutionTo tackle record air pollution in Mexico City, officials are looking to the streets.
Will Azerbaijan fighting end after declared ceasefire?Following weekend fighting between ethnic Armenian and Azerbaijani forces in the disputed Nagorno-Karabakh region, Azerbaijan announced it would implement a ceasefire in the territory – although rebel forces say the government may not be upholding its side of the agreement.
Is Putin serious about peace in the Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict?As fighting flared up once more in the disputed region of Nagorno-Karabakh, Russia called for calm and a cessation of hostilities. But is that what President Putin really wants?
Why Indian women weren't allowed to pray in a Hindu templeWomen activists were stopped from entering the Shani Shingnapur temple sanctuary on Saturday after obtaining a court order allowing women to enter Indian places of worship.
- North Korea's missile tests: Are sanctions having any effect?
Despite increased sanctions, Pyongyang has continued to launch missiles in defiant response to the joint military efforts by the United Sates and South Korea.
Turkey's all-women news agency works for change in the Middle EastA Turkish news agency run entirely by women takes a bold stand for gender equality and press freedom in a region that suppresses both.
Australia's anti-migration scheme goes to the moviesThe immigration department spent nearly $4.6 million on a film showing the migrants' dangerous journey to Australia. The film is intended to deter would-be asylum-seekers from coming by boat.
