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At long last, Zimbabwe says goodbye to its hyperinflated currencyFollowing a slew of policy inconsistencies and economic turbulence, is the country finally moving forward?
Keith Broomfield killed: How many Americans are fighting against ISIS?Keith Broomfield killed: An American from Massachusetts died fighting alongside Kurdish forces fighting ISIS in Syria. How many other Americans are participating?
Pope Francis puts pressure on bishops to prevent child abuseA new Catholic tribunal would judge bishops, who oversee the priests at the heart of the child sexual abuse scandal.
Trafficking girls key part of ISIS recruitment strategy, says UN officialThe United Nations says ISIS (Islamic State) forces abduct and sell women and girls for as little as 'a pack of cigarettes.'
Why is China using drones to catch college exam cheaters?One Chinese city has deployed a drone to detect cheaters during the 'gaokao,' the country’s crucial college entrance exams.
Tariq Aziz: a portrait of Saddam Hussein's right-hand manFormer Iraqi Prime Minister Tariq Aziz, a staunch supporter and friend of Saddam Hussein, died Friday.
British Museum 'guarding' looted Syrian artifactThe institution says it is housing a historic artifact that was taken out of Syria and will keep the object until the civil war ends.
Would Britain get the World Cup in 2022 if Qatar doesn't?UK says it is ready and has the facilities to host the 2022 FIFA World Cup if Qatar is stripped off its World Cup hosting rights.
UN report: Number of hungry people down by 200 million since 1990The number of hungry people in the world declined by about 200 million over the last 25 years, according to the United Nations’ annual hunger report. The report marks the end of the monitoring period for the Millennium Development Goals.
On the field and online: How the fight against ISIS is a battle on two frontsThe fall of the ancient Syrian city of Palmyra to the Islamic State this week marked an opportunity for the militant group to push its propaganda forward.
US-Cuba negotiations: What are the next steps for normalizing relations?Representatives from both the US and Cuba met in Washington Thursday, trying to move the process along.
Which cities are most at risk of a terror attack?A global risk-analysis firm looked at which cities are most at risk of being targeted by terrorists – and which aren't.
Forced labor in Qatar: Workers dying as World Cup approachesAs Qatar forges ahead with its construction projects in preparation for hosting the 2022 World Cup, more attention is being paid to poor conditions that migrant laborers work under.
Wanted: Executioners. What's behind Saudi Arabia job postingSaudi Arabia is advertising for eight new executioners. The hiring is prompted by a rise in the frequency of capital and corporal punishment.
President Morsi sentenced to death: How will the Muslim Brotherhood respond?With Egyptian courts handing the ousted president Mohamad Morsi a preliminary death sentence, how will the Muslim Brotherhood respond?
Will ISIS destroy Palmyra, 'the bride of the desert'?ISIS has destroyed other ancient cities on their way to establishing their caliphate. Will Palmyra, the ancient oasis city, suffer a similar fate?
Does Northern England really want to join Scotland?A petition that garnered thousands of signatures requests that the centuries-old border between England and Scotland be redrawn, which would result in major English cities such as Liverpool and Manchester being put under Scottish governance. How realistic are the chances of this happening?
East Asian schools rank best in the world. What are they doing right?East Asian countries claimed the top spots in a recent world educational ranking. How are they succeeding?
Europe’s migrant crisis: Boy in a suitcase smuggled into SpainAn 8-year-old African boy was found in a suitcase being smuggled into Spain. This is the latest indicator of Africa and Europe's growing migrant crisis.
US offers $20 million bounty for ISIS leaders. Does money really talk?The reward raises the question of whether money is enough to motivate individuals to turn in dangerous terrorists.
