New Technology Aims to Prevent Newborn Deaths in Sub-Saharan Africa
An internship at a hospital in Malawi was an eye-opening experience for Sonia Sosa. “Sometimes, there are tons of babies,...
Myanmar’s Tour Operators Call for Plan to Boost Industry
When reforms began in Myanmar in 2011, its tourism sector was considered as one of those most likely to take...
‘Leakage’ of Coal From North to South Korea Worries Experts
Following Seoul’s announcement that South Korean companies have illegally imported North Korean coal, U.S. experts are worried about North Korean...
Facebook, Twitter Remove Accounts Linked to Iran, Russia
Social media giants Facebook and Twitter said they have removed hundreds of pages and accounts linked to Russia and Iran...
Public Art Installation Reimagines Times Square Underwater
In the heart of New York City, one artist has created a dystopic version of Times Square, submerging it underwater...
Chile’s Pinera Promises to Spur Investment with Tax Reform
Chilean President Sebastian Pinera said on Tuesday that his overhaul of the country’s tax structure would “modernize” Chile’s revenue system...
With Sensors and Apps, Young African Coders Compete to Curb Hunger
From an app to diagnose disease on Zambian farms to Tinder-style matchmaking for Senegalese land owners and young farmers, young...
US Weakens Environmental Controls on Coal Production
U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration weakened environmental controls on coal production Tuesday, overturning national regulations set by his predecessor, former...
UK, EU Give Glimmer of Brexit Optimism Amid No-Deal Warning
British and European Union negotiators expressed cautious optimism Tuesday that they would reach a deal to prevent a disorderly U.K....
Small Firms Thrive as Customers Seek More Unique Clothing
Claudio Belotti knows he cut the denim that became the jeans Meghan Markle wore on one of her first outings...
Trump: It Is ‘Dangerous’ for Twitter, Facebook to Ban Accounts
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday that it is “very dangerous” for social media companies like Twitter and Facebook...
Trump Demands Fed Help on Economy, Complains About Interest Rate Rises
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday he was “not thrilled” with the Federal Reserve under Chairman Jerome Powell for...
China to Keep Providing Aid to Pacific for Sustainable Development
China will continue to provide aid to Tonga and other countries in the Pacific to help them achieve sustainable development,...
With Inflation Soaring, Venezuela Prices Shed Five Zeros
Venezuela on Monday slashed five zeros from prices as part of a broad economic plan that President Nicolas Maduro says...
Euro Fund: Greece Has Officially Exited Bailout Program
“For the first time since early 2010, Greece can stand on its own feet,” the European Stability Mechanism (ESM) rescue...
Maduro Unveils New Banknote, Other Economic Reforms
Uncertainty reigned in Venezuela Saturday after President Nicolas Maduro unveiled a major economic reform plan aimed at halting the spiraling...
Kabul IT Company Designs Buber, the City’s Own Online Taxi App
People in big cities around the world typically enjoy a wide range of public transportation options. Those who own smartphones...
Dragonfly, Privacy Issues Keep Google in the Headlines
Google has been in the headlines recently, and the news was not good. The technology company left the Chinese market...
Scientists Extract Uranium Powder from Seawater with Yarn
The world’s oceans are filled with trace amounts of uranium, the primary fuel for nuclear power reactors. The trick is...
Turkey’s Economic Crisis Rattles Global Markets
A budding trade war between the U.S. and Turkey over a detained American pastor is having global consequences. A sharp...
Tech Companies Struggle With How to Curtail Offensive Speech
Tech companies like Google’s YouTube, Facebook and Twitter have long been global platforms for free expression but are increasingly facing...
Economic Fears Grip Turkey
Turkey’s currency this month has suffered heavy falls triggered by U.S.-Turkish tensions over the ongoing detention of an American pastor....
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