India's push to accommodate a booming urban population and attract investment rests in large part with dozens of “smart” cities like the...
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Surprise Hungarian Combo Creates World of Shifting Rhythm
It sounds like the musical equivalent of Hungarian goulash: Take the gypsy fiddles of a leading folk band, blend them with the drums, bells ...
African Cocoa a Golden Ticket for Tanzania Chocolate Factory
Jaki Kweka is that rare breed of gourmet chocolatier. She makes fine chocolate in Africa using local African ingredients. Other African comp...
Fast Track Trade Bill Opens Economic, Political Divisions
U.S. lawmakers agreed on draft legislation this week to give the White House “fast track” authority to negotiate a free trade deal with Paci...
US Envoy Hails India's Decision to Taper Use of Greenhouse Gas
India's surprise decision to agree to phase down the use of a potent greenhouse gas after years of opposition is a "significant ste...
Seoul Official Expresses Hope for Improved Inter-Korean Ties
South Korea’s point man on North Korea said Friday that he expected to see progress in inter-Korean relations soon. South Korean Unification...
Teen Business Owner Creates Recipe for Success
Like many people, Bree Britt dreamed of starting her own business. But unlike many people, the 16-year-old didn’t wait till she grew up to b...
Overwhelmed by Migrants, Italy Mulls Military Action to Stabilize Libya
Thousands more migrants have arrived on the southern shores of Italy from North Africa in the past two days. Authorities say they expect the...
Highly Preventable CO2 Poisoning Still Claiming Lives
Many areas around the world suffer from frequent power outages, so consumers often rely on backup power sources such as gasoline or diesel-p...
Burundi Police Gas Protesters Opposing Third Term for President
Burundian police fired tear gas and water cannon Friday at hundreds of protesters opposed to the president running for a third term, a Reute...
Economy Leads Agenda on Chinese Leader's Pakistan Trip
Chinese President Xi Jinping is due to arrive in Pakistan on Monday for a two-day trip that Pakistan says will be a game-changer in the econ...
Brazil's Olympic Host Rio Has Phones Cut Due to Unpaid Bills
The state government of Rio de Janeiro, which is feverishly preparing for next year's Olympic Games, has failed to pay its phone and Int...
DRC Approves New Plan to Stabilize North Kivu
The Democratic Republic of Congo’s government has signed up for a new plan to stabilize North Kivu, the DRC province with the worst levels o...
12 Killed in Suspected Boko Haram Attack in Cameroon
Suspected Boko Haram fighters killed at least a dozen people in overnight attacks on two villages in northern Cameroon. The military says it...
Paris Commemorates Edith Piaf's Centenary With Exhibition
An exhibition dedicated to French singer Edith Piaf, whose ballads of love and sorrow made her an international star, has opened in Paris to...
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April 17, 2015
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UN Concern Rises as Fighting Intensifies in Eastern Ukraine
Alarmed at the prospect of the second cease-fire agreement between the government of Ukraine and pro-Russian rebels falling apart, the UN Hu...
Zimbabweans Rally Against S. Africa Migrant Attacks
Zimbabweans are calling on President Jacob Zuma’s government to quickly contain xenophobic attacks in South Africa. Zimbabweans may make up ...
Overwhelmed by Migrants, Italy Mulls Military Action to Stabilize Libya
Thousands more migrants have arrived on the southern shores of Italy from North Africa in the past two days. Authorities say they expect the...
Teen Business Owner Creates Recipe for Success
Like many people, Bree Britt dreamed of starting her own business. But unlike many people, the 16-year-old didn’t wait till she grew up to b...
Violence Monitor: Xenophobic Attacks Stem From Frustration
Several South African cities are grappling with violent attacks against foreigners. These are the worst xenophobic attacks in a decade in So...
Togo Prepares for Next Week's Presidential Vote
Togo enters its last week of campaigning before the April 25 presidential poll. Candidates are criss-crossing Togo in search of votes. Presi...
Report: Chinese DJI Drones Flying High Among US Firms
Technology Co Ltd has established a strong early lead in the U.S. commercial market as companies turn to its inexpensive, light-weight flyin...
World Bank Boosts Aid to Ebola-affected Nations
The World Bank is offering an additional $650 million to help Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone recover from the devastating Ebola epidemic. ...
US Immigration Fight Heads to Federal Appeals Court
In a key test of President Barack Obama's efforts to overhaul immigration law without congressional action, administration lawyers will ...
Ukraine Wants ICC to Probe Crimes in Crimea, East
Ukraine wants the Іnternational Criminal Court to investigate all alleged recent war crimes in Crimea and eastern Ukraine, Foreign Minister ...
Suspected Pirates Seize Italian Fishing Boat Seized Near Libya
A Sicilian fishing boat with seven people on board was seized overnight in an apparent act of piracy 40 miles from the coast of Libya, a tra...
Putin Accuses Kyiv of ‘Cutting Off’ Eastern Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin, in his annual televised call-in program, again denied there were any Russian troops fighting in Ukraine. H...
Assad: Turkish Support ‘Main Factor’ in Idlib Takeover
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad said Turkish military and logistical support was the main factor that helped insurgents to seize the northw...
Pope Considering Cuba Stop During US Trip
Pope Francis is considering adding a stop in Cuba to his U.S. trip in September but no decision has been made, the Vatican said Friday. Fran...
India and Canada Look Forward to Deeper Ties
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday he hoped India and Canada maintain close relationship after his visit. Modi, who was in Vancou...
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