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- French cab drivers protest Uber: What Paris might learn from Peoria, Ill.
French taxi drivers on Thursday blocked roads to train stations and airports in Paris and other cities in a nationwide protest against ride-hailing company Uber. But two US cities offer possible paths to compromise.
- Wikileaks: Saudi officials suspect Iran shipped nuclear equipment to Sudan
Iran sent nuclear equipment to Sudan, a classified Saudi memo released by WikiLeaks says. There have been no previous reports of Iran sending nuclear equipment to Sudan.
- Why Rwanda’s intelligence chief was arrested in Britain
British police arrested general Karenzi Karake at the request of Spain, where he is wanted in connection with war crimes.
- Australia to revoke citizenship from people who engage with terrorists
Dual nationals who fight for terrorist groups or engage in terrorism-related conduct will automatically lose their Australian citizenship, under a new law.
- How Pakistan is coping with a deadly heat wave
Pakistan's prime minister has called for emergency measures and the army has been deployed to set up medical centers.
- Can you be a Christian and a weaponsmaker? Pope says no.
Pope Francis continues to make strong, controversial statements on Christianity, society, and politics, this time turning his gaze on the weapons industry.
- 2020 Olympic events: Why surfing is more likely than climbing as a new sport
2020 Olympic events nominated: Eight new sports are vying for inclusion in the 2020 Summer Olympics. What sport will get the nod and why?
- Chinese town hosts dog-meat festival: How are dogs treated in Asia?
The town of Yulin in southern China hosts a dog-meat festival, sparking outcry and activism around the world.
- Pope Francis denounces 'great powers' for turning blind eye to genocide
Pope Francis criticized the world's major powers for allowing mass incarceration and execution of Jews, Armenians, Christians, Roma, and homosexuals during a visit to Turin, Italy.
- International Yoga Day: How yoga became a global phenomenon
The International Day of Yoga, June 21, is part of an effort to celebrate yoga's success and commemorate its religious and cultural origins.
- Outside World Cup, women pro soccer players struggle to make ends meet
Women's soccer is growing around the world, with the US leading the way. But for most players who choose to make a career of it, it's still only a part-time job.
- Can DNA technology help put a stop to elephant poaching?
Scientists have discovered a new DNA technology that could help crack down on the illegal trade that is destroying the African elephant population.
- Chad bans burqas following terrorist attacks
The African nation joins Republic of the Congo, as well as France, in banning the traditional garment worn by some Muslim women.
- Why China restricts fasting by Xinjiang Muslims during Ramadan
Civil servants, students, and teachers in China's far-western Xinjiang Province have been prevented from fasting during the Islamic holy month.
- Expats live more expensively than everybody else. Why?
Rising inflation and unaffordable housing may be driving the world's highest costs of living for expatriates, but they also enjoy an advantage over the local population.
- Iranian women are taking to social media to declare freedom from hijab
A social media campaign protesting the enforced wearing of head scarves in Iran has found traction among women living in the country.
- Why is Russia increasing its nuclear arsenal?
Russian President Vladimir Putin announced Tuesday that the Russian army would be getting 40 new intercontinental ballistic missiles.
- Why catcalling could become a criminal offense in Argentina
The Argentine National Congress is considering a bill that would make catcalling a finable offense.
- Tbilisi flood: Zoo animals still loose in Georgia capital
Heavy flooding in Tbilisi Sunday left possibly a dozen people dead and escaped zoo animals roaming the streets.
- Iran nuclear deal: What's getting in the way of a nuke deal with Iran?
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani warned Saturday that the final nuclear agreement could be delayed if six world powers keep raising new issues in the negotiations. What does he mean?