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Nepal may limit access to Mount Everest. A good idea?Nepal's government announced that it plans to limit access to the world's highest peak to those with proven mountaineering ability. Do such rules make sense?
Australia denies US anti-abortion activist a visa after 'character' reviewAustralian politicians called for American Troy Newman to be banned from the country, calling him 'an anti-choice extremist.'
Russia kicks off airstrike campaign in SyriaRussia launched its first airstrikes in Syria Wednesday, in the vicinity of the city of Homs.
Can new railways help put China's economy back on track?Beijing has lofty ambitions to build the world's railways. But some consider the focus on manufacturing to be a step backwards, despite its focus on billion-dollar trains.
Pope Francis will drop prog-rock album in NovemberAs if he wasn't famous enough, the pontiff will dabble in rock-stardom with his debut 11-track album titled 'Wake up!'
Who is China's Peng Liyuan?A jam-packed weekend at the end of President Xi Jinping’s official visit has introduced Americans to his wife. But before Xi’s presidency, Peng Liyuan’s voice and face graced far more Chinese televisions than her husband’s.
Pope's statement on families: A shift in Catholic thinking?Speaking off-script in a homily at the World Meeting of Families on Saturday, Pope Francis discussed the struggles that families face, but said that each family is a 'factory of hope.'
Should poor countries take Chinese aid money?President Xi Jingping announced the contribution at the U.N. on Saturday as part of a global initiatve to eliminate poverty by 2030. But the main country to benefit from its recent surge in aid may be China itself.
Chinese vs. Western media: Two views of Xi Jinping’s visitAs the Chinese press cheers the cooperative spirit adopted by President Xi Jinping, the West remains ambivalent on Xi and his proclaimed goals.
UN's 17 global goals: What's on the list?The international body has outlined some ambitious progress measures that have a very positive spin.
Pope Francis declares 'right of the environment' at UNAddressing the United Nations, Pope Francis pushed for action on climate and world peace.
Hajj stampede claims lives of more than 700 Muslims. What went wrong?Saudi officials are defending themselves against mounting criticism that they didn't properly manage the crowds on Thursday.
What can the world's oldest marathon runner teach us about sports?Hidekichi Miyazaki, 105, of Japan, says he wants to compete against Usain Bolt.
Colombian government, FARC deal: After 50 years, is peace at hand?A war over drugs and land shows signs of ending after 50 years, as negotiators from the Colombian government and the rebel group FARC announce a solution to the biggest obstacle.
Pope Francis to Obama: Act now to stem climate changePope Francis called for urgent action on climate change during his speech at the White House on Wednesday morning.
Russia's new mosque hints at a warmer welcome for Moscow's MuslimsAt the opening of the Moscow Cathedral Mosque, President Vladimir Putin suggested that embracing Muslims at home would discourage them from joining extremists abroad.
Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt appear ready to adopt Syrian refugeeAngelina Jolie has been visiting Syrian refugees in the region since the crisis began in 2011. Now, she and husband Brad Pitt have plans to adopt a little boy, reports say.
As selfie-related accidents increase, officials look at restrictions, educationToo many selfie-induced deaths have led to an educational campaign in Russia, which 'reminds you of how to take a safe selfie, so it is not the last one you will ever take.'
Egypt finally frees Al Jazeera journalists, 98 othersCanadian Mohamed Fahmy and Egyptian Baher Mohamed were jailed during Egyptian President Sisi’s ongoing crackdown on dissent, but questions linger about whether Al Jazeera put staff in harm’s way.
Outrage after elephant killing: Has poaching reached a tipping point?Yongki was a Sumatran elephant who worked with his handlers to patrol endangered habitats.
