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Save the date: UN Security Council to vote on Iran deal MondayThe United Nations Security Council is set to vote Monday on a resolution endorsing the Iran nuclear agreement, which would lift US, EU, and Un economic sanctions on Iran in return for Tehran curbing its nuclear program.
Angela Merkel to Palestinian immigrant girl: Germany can't help everyoneIn the wake of Germany's refugee crisis, the German chancellor faces criticism over her latest remarks.
Why a 91-year-old confessed to murder, nearly 70 years laterEven after almost 70 years and moving across the world, a man who says he killed a London sex worker wanted to clear his conscience.
Could stronger prison floors have prevented 'El Chapo' escape?Journalists tour the cell of Mexico’s most wanted man.
North Korea, the 'hermit nation,' allows its first foreign rock concertNorth Korea will host Slovenian rock band Laibach. The band's director says that both Laibach and North Korea have been portrayed as 'fascists,' but that in truth both the band and the country are misunderstood.
Robots to staff Nagasaki hotel. Why is Japan embracing its new workforce?Non-human employees will be part of the staff at a Japanese hotel, beginning late this week.
Celebrations, religious restrictions, and interfaith solidarity mark Eid al-FitrMuslims in China were prohibited from religious observances during the holy month of Ramadan, while Muslims in Iceland faced 22 hours of fasting. Muslims around the world will celebrate Eid al-Fitr this weekend.
Which countries are the worst for journalists?The mounting crackdown on journalists in Egypt has been a concern. However, the country is still ahead of others, such as China, Eritrea, Iran, and Cuba.
England, Wales ban water cannon use by police. How do UK police tactics compare globally?Home secretary Theresa May is worried about medical risks the water cannon may cause, especially 'without safeguards' to regulate its use.
Too young to wed: Malawi chief sends married children back to schoolA Malawi chief took bold steps to address child marriage in her community, reflecting the slow but steady progress against the practice in Malawi and worldwide.
Recruiting child soldiers in Syria: How to stop it?The United Nations says recruiting child soldiers has become commonplace in Syria, with several groups using children in combat.
Why is a Japanese tech company turning golf courses into solar energy farms?The Kyocera Corporation recently announced it would be turning a Kyoto golf course into a solar power plant.
No more fake smiles: Can a Chinese company reduce stress with masks?As more Chinese worry about workplace stress, some companies are hoping to relax their workers by allowing them to occasionally wear masks.
Plastic roads? Dutch company designs roads made of recycled bottlesPlastic roads last three times longer than asphalt roads, claim designers, and can be assembled in weeks from prefabbed sections.
Why Kiwis are helping Canadians fight wildfiresCrews from New Zealand, Australia, Mexico, and the US have arrived in Alberta to fight wildfires, the worst the province has seen in many years.
IMF criticizes EU bailout of Greece. Other paths to economic stability?The IMF released a report Tuesday that found the new bailout terms were based on idealistic projections of Greece's future economic success and proposed solutions to mitigate the financial crisis.
Obama and Putin: Does the Iran deal predict future cooperation?Barack Obama gave Vladimir Putin credit for helping seal the Iran agreement and said they had discussed joint action in Syria, where they stand on opposite sides.
Video of 'El Chapo' escape adds to myth surrounding Mexican drug lordA new video shows part of Joaquin 'El Chapo' Guzman’s escape from a shower in a Mexican prison.
Holocaust bookkeeper found guilty. Was he really just a ‘cog in the gears’?The 94-year-old ‘accountant of Auschwitz’ was sentenced to four years in prison Wednesday.
Auschwitz bookkeeper sentenced for role in Nazi death camp machineryA 94-year-old former SS sergeant has been sentenced to four years in prison, six months longer than the penalty prosecutors were seeking.
