Pope to Meet Macron in Marseille and Defend Migrants’ Plight
Tens of thousands are expected at a Mass with Francis in the French port city. Although the pontiff will meet President Emmanuel Macron, it is not…
Cheap Drones Help Ukraine Evade Russian Air Defenses
A fleet of inexpensive, mostly off-the-shelf drones is helping Ukrainian forces evade and target sophisticated Russian air defense systems. …
Gold Mining Is Poisoning the Planet With Mercury
Ten years after an international treaty to ban mercury, the toxic metal continues to poison. The reason might have to do with your wedding ring. …
For South Korea’s Senior Subway Riders, the Joy Is in the Journey
The fare is free for those older than 65, and so some retired people spend their days riding the trains to the end of the line….
How Hardeep Singh Nijjar Merged a Sikh Temple and a Separatist Movement
Hardeep Singh Nijjar, the Sikh leader whose killing has ignited tensions between Canada and India, increased calls for an independent homeland in India. …
As Armenia and Azerbaijan Clash, Russia Is a Distracted Spectator
In the conflict over Nagorno-Karabakh, Russia, drained by the war in Ukraine, seemed incapable of acting as the indispensable power capable of knocking heads together. …
Russia-Ukraine War: Zelensky Goes to Washington to Lobby for More Aid as Republicans Balk
President Volodymyr Zelensky visited lawmakers on Capitol Hill and was scheduled to meet with President Biden at the White House on Thursday afternoon. In Ukraine, Russian…
India to Reserve One-Third of Parliamentary Seats for Women
The landmark legislation will also apply to state legislatures, but it may be years before the law comes into force. …
Mexico, Feeling the Pressure of Migration, Temporarily Halts Railway Service
The surge of migrants trekking north mostly from South America has placed increasing pressure on Mexico as the country applies a range of tactics to quell…
After Libya Flooding, Signs Point to a Crackdown on Dissent
Several people have been arrested and some journalists and aid workers have been shut out of the eastern city of Derna after dams burst, killing thousands….
India Suspends Visas for Canadians, Escalating Clash Over Sikh’s Killing
The move followed Canada’s claim of Indian government involvement in the assassination of a Canadian citizen who supported a separatist cause. …
5 Ways Entrepreneurs Can Boost Their Visibility with Affiliate Marketing
Unlock the power of affiliate marketing to bolster your brand’s visibility and customer engagement. …
U.S. Hopes to Tackle Migrant Crisis With Processing Centers in Latin America
By opening migration processing centers in three Latin American countries, the Biden administration is trying to coax people not to make a harrowing trek to the…
Zelensky Tells U.N. Security Council It’s Useless While Russia Has a Veto
The Ukrainian president joined many world leaders in calling for changes at the Security Council, where five permanent members wield veto power — a high barrier…