Female suicide bomber kills 7 at crowded Nigeria market
The bomber, wearing a hijab, detonated her suicide vest in the midst of shoppers at a weekly market in the town of Biu around 3 p.m. at the peak of…
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Severely Injured Toucan Who Was Attacked By Vandals To Receive 3-D Printed Prosthetic Beak
A bird in Costa Rica who endured a brutal attack is going to get a second chance thanks to some innovative technology. – Solis spoke to the press about the…
How much are we trashing our oceans?
That report released Thursday ranks countries that generate the most plastic debris into the oceans, with Asian nations taking 13 out of the top 20 spots. Using World Bank data…
Chaos In Yemen Cause For Concern Across Region
As Western diplomats and staff fled Yemen on Wednesday, concern widened over the increasing turmoil in the impoverished nation, with Saudi Arabia arming loyal tribesmen across its southern border and…
‘Sniper’ trial: Investigator says handguns of Kyle and slain friend were fully loaded
Chris Kyle, the former Navy SEAL who was the subject of “American Sniper,” and his friend Chad Littlefield were wearing fully loaded handguns in their waistbands when they were found…
Watch This Video And Fall Otterly In Love With These Adorable Critters
Some animals are known for embodying certain personality traits: Dogs are loyal, lions are brave and foxes are sly. Otters so thoroughly embody love that it’s a wonder they haven’t…
Rather: Bob Simon a scholar correspondent
This came to me in the middle of the night last night as I failed to make sleep come hours after learning that my friend and long-time colleague Bob Simon…
Air Force sending ‘tankbuster’ jets back to Europe
“The Air Force is increasing rotational presence in Europe to reassure our allies and partner nations that our commitment to European security is a priority,” Lt. Gen. Tom Jones, vice…
Begala: The day Jon Stewart blew up my show
From my perspective, the show that day was a debacle. I was unprepared for the onslaught since Stewart had recently been on “Hannity & Colmes” (Fox News’ truly awful knockoff…
‘Enormous resources’ on rescue attempt for Kayla Mueller, Obama says
Kayla Mueller was difficult to reach6,000 miles away and held captive by the Islamic militants of ISIS. But her family and U.S. government officials say they went to great lengths…
These Programs Are Helping Fix A Broken U.S. Prison System
Most experts would argue the U.S. prison system is in need of change, and a number of programs are tackling this challenge in cities nationwide. A study by the Vera…
A Field Guide To Europe’s Radical Right Political Parties
From Greece and France to Sweden and Denmark, Europe’s far-right parties have taken the spotlight in recent months. Trading on sometimes vitriolic anti-euro, anti-immigrant sentiment, as well as renewed security…
‘Fifty Shades of Grey:’ Is it what fans were hoping for?
Fans and film critics battled to be the dominant voice at the international premiere of “Fifty Shades of Grey” in Berlin Wednesday nightand it was the unrestrained exuberance of the…
Big data saves lives
Unfortunately, Mr. Kakaes’ column appears to be part of a larger narrative that is skewing the perception of the importance of advanced data analytics to economies, societies and families around…
Languages Are Mostly Made Of Happy Words
In the time of Twitter and Internet comments, it’s not hard to find language being used for evil. People take the remarkable human capacity for communication and wield it like…
As Part of Ukraine Deal, Russia to Free Imprisoned Ukraine Pilot
MOSCOW — Of the hundreds of prisoners of war captured during the nearly yearlong fighting in eastern Ukraine, only one was mentioned by name on the agenda of world leaders…
The Can’t-Miss Billboards In These Cities Have An Important Announcement: Smile
Across the country, billboards where you might expect to see a product being advertised are instead promoting one important announcement: Be happy. Michele McKeag Larsen began sharing kind phrases on…
Egyptian Judge Orders Release Of Al-Jazeera English Journalists
An Egyptian judge has ordered the release of two Al-Jazeera English journalists, demanding that the Canadian defendant pay a $33,000 bail, pending their retrial. The judge ordered the release of…
Long-held Al Jazeera journalists freed, pending retrial
Their release comes less than two weeks after their colleague, Al Jazeera correspondent Peter Greste, was released and deported to his native Australia. The three journalists were arrested in Egypt…
Chemical Explosion In Spain Sends Toxic Cloud Over 2 Northeastern Towns
Spanish authorities have ordered the residents of two northeastern towns to stay indoors after a chemical explosion at a warehouse spread a large, orange toxic cloud over the area. A…
‘Imitation Game’ is right: UK must pardon thousands of homosexuals
Its call to action: a plea to the British government to grant pardons to the estimated 49,000 men who were convicted under the UK’s anti-gay laws, just as Alan Turingthe…
U.S. Navy unveils robotic firefighter
The English vice-admiral Sir Francis Drake used fire shipsaging hulks set ablaze and allowed to float freely into the Armadato devastating effect, forcing the Spanish ships to break formation. More…
I.M.F. Approves $17.5 Billion Bailout for Ukraine
MOSCOW — The International Monetary Fund agreed on Thursday to throw a new $17.5 billion lifeline to Ukraine, hoping to stabilize the country as it teeters on the edge of…
Leaders in Ukraine Talks Announce Cease-Fire Agreement
MINSK, Belarus — President François Hollande of France and President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia on Thursday announced a cease-fire for eastern Ukraine, capping a long night of negotiations that…
Leaders At Ukraine Peace Talks Reach Deal For Cease-Fire, Putin Says
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday emerged from marathon Ukraine peace talks by announcing a new cease-fire deal, but questions remained whether Ukraine and the pro-Russian rebels have agreed on…
Cho Hyun-ah, Former Korean Air Executive In ‘Nut Rage’ Case, Sentenced To 1 Year In Prison
A Seoul court on Thursday sentenced a former Korean Air executive to a year in prison for aviation law violations that stemmed from her inflight tantrum over how she was…
In Ukraine, It’s Putin’s Game
BRUSSELS — His country’s oil export revenues and currency have slumped. Its economy is shrinking, and some of his own allies in Moscow have questioned where he is leading them….
Taiwan Prison Hostage Situation Ends After 6 Inmates Commit Suicide
Six inmates led by a mob boss committed suicide at a prison in Taiwan early Thursday after a failed breakout attempt in which they seized weapons and held a warden…
South Korean coast guard captain jailed for 4 years over botched Sewol rescue
More than 300 people died after the ferry capsized off the southwestern coast of South Korea in April, the majority of them high school students on a field trip. On…
Inmates free hostages, shoot themselves dead after Taiwan prison siege
The prisoners had broken into the prison’s armory and seized a number of weapons, including rifles, handguns and more than 200 bullets, Justice Minister Lou Ying-shay told reporters Thursday. Warden…