The empty schools in Lebanon promise long-term damage from the crisis
by BEIRUT (AP) – On a recent school day, Beirut’s Rene Mouawad High School was empty, its classrooms dark, just like all public schools in Lebanon …
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Scientists say climate change fueled New Zealand’s storm rage
climate change flooding worsened by a tropical cyclone that crippled much of New Zealand last month in one of the country’s costliest disasters, scientists said, …
Tropical Cyclone Freddy hits Mozambique for the second time
MOMBASA, Kenya (AP) — Record-breaking Cyclone Freddy made a second landfall in Mozambique on Saturday night, hitting the South African nation with torrential rain and …
The BBC crisis escalates as gamers and stars rally behind Lineker
LONDON (AP) – The BBC faced an escalating crisis on Saturday over the suspension of former soccer star and program presenter Gary Lineker for criticizing …
Pope Francis at 10: A reformer’s learning curve, plans
VATICAN CITY (AP) – So much for the short pontificate. Pope Francis is celebrating the 10th anniversary of his election on Monday, surpassing the “two …
At a glance: Faith of Jehovah’s Witnesses, history in Germany
Several people were killed and injured Thursday night after shots were fired at a building housing Jehovah’s Witnesses met in the northern German city of …
Lineker’s attack on Britain’s migrant policy gets the BBC in trouble
LONDON (AP) – As a footballer, Gary Lineker was one of England’s top scorers. The British government considers his political views misguided. Conservative lawmakers in …
France’s young people are fighting against a higher retirement age
PARIS (AP) – Young people in France – including some who have not even entered the labor market – protested the government’s push to raise …
Will China’s next premier have a moderating influence on Xi?
HONG KONG (AP) – The pro-business track record of the man poised to become China’s top economic official will make his tenure a test of …
The world celebrates International Women’s Day, but abuse and inequality are still rife
MADRID (AP) — Hundreds of thousands of people will take part in demonstrations, rallies and colorful events around the world on Wednesday to mark International …