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Haiti on red alert for direct hit from fierce Hurricane MatthewThe Category 4 storm is expected to make landfall in Haiti on Monday. Evacuations are underway in the country, as well as nearby Cuba and Jamaica. Florida is also preparing for the storm.
Is Sudan using chemical weapons on civilians in Darfur?Darfur has slipped off the international public's radar. Will a new report alleging the use of chemical weapons against civilians revive it?
Saudi women petition to end male guardianship lawsThousands of Saudi women are petitioning to end laws requiring that a male guardian grant permission for them to marry, travel, or work, reflecting new momentum for an ongoing movement.
Why Colombia's opposition party will against the FARC peace dealMuch of the Colombian public remains uneasy about provisions allowing perpetrators of war crimes to avoid jail time.
Pope Francis calls out journalists: Does the media needlessly foster fear?Pope Francis rebuked Italian reporters for stirring up negative sentiment toward migrants fleeing war and fear.
Amid Brexit questions, Oxford University tops world rankingsIn a bright spot for British higher education, Oxford University unseated the California Institute of Technology at the top of the global education food chain. The school is concerned about effects from the Brexit, however.
Why Germany still pursues justice for victims of NazisHubert Zafke, a former medic with the SS at Auschwitz-Birkenau, has had his trial put on hold for the fifth time. What's behind a fresh pursuit of justice for victims of the Holocaust?
After Nigel Farage's exit, what's the future of Britain's Independence Party?The vote for Britain's exit from the EU might never have happened without UKIP. What's in store for it after its charismatic leader departs for what will presumably be the last time?
Witness says Philippine president ordered killingsIn nationally televised testimony before the Filipino Senate, former militiamen Edgar Matobato said President Rodrigo Duterte ordered the killings and assaults of criminals and political opponents.
Largest US military aid package ever goes to Israel - with caveatsThe record US aid package consists of $3.8 billion a year for Israel, though the agreement has a few unusual caveats.
Should other countries do more to thwart corruption in South Sudan?Sanctions against dueling leaders in South Sudan are in order, a report released Monday says.
Duterte wants US special forces out: Are US-Philippines ties unraveling?Recent rockiness between President Rodrigo Duterte and President Obama has led to questions about the stability of the alliance between the United States and its key ally in southeast Asia.
British university rankings slip amid Brexit questionsWorld university rankings may hint at the Brexit vote's future consequences for British universities.
Raw herring in the school cafeteria? In France, it's no big deal.The Monitor's Paris bureau chief finds that even French kindergartners get cuisine that would look at home in a trendy bistro.
Brazil's frustration with Lochte saga lingers as police recommend chargesRyan Lochte and other US swimmers have apologized for having "over-exaggerated" a claim they were robbed at gunpoint. If convicted, the six-time gold medalist could face up to six months in prison.
Ways to lower teen pregnancy? No 'magic doll' solution, researchers sayResearchers continue searching for the most effective programs to prevent teen pregnancy. An 'infant simulator' program, however, may not be the best bet.
Turkey shells US-backed Kurdish forces in SyriaTurkey has spent two consecutive days shelling Islamic State and Kurdish YPG targets. If Turkey's forces drive out ISIS, it could lead to a messy confrontation between the Turkish government and the US-backed YPG, say analysts.
What’s behind Filipino strongman Duterte’s popularity?Extrajudicial killings have skyrocketed in the Philippines, with the approval of the new president. Why does so much of the country support him?
Syrian boy in ambulance: can a photo bring about change?The video of 5-year-old Omran Daqneesh was viewed nearly one million times by Thursday afternoon. But will those views translate to more relief in Syria?
Delhi bans dangerous kite string. But how to enforce the ban?Delhi banned the Chinese manja string Monday, but given the immense popularity of kite fighting, police are unsure they will be able to prevent the thread's use.
