Malawi: Deadly floods menace tens of thousands

Gift of the Givers, an African nongovernmental organization specializing in disaster response, said Malawi was facing “probably the greatest flood disaster in the history of its existence.” In a Facebook…

Faces, places in North Philadelphia

“North Philadelphia” is Traub’s new 124-page portrait of the people and properties in a struggling area where more than 40% of residents in three local ZIP codes live below the…

Warning: Bond rates are going negative

Switzerland isn’t alone in going negative. The yield on short-term government bonds of Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Japan, and the Netherlands are all sub-zero. Even short duration U.S. bond rates…

Chinese police rescue 37 babies in trafficking bust

Babies were often transported in large handbags and suitcases to prospective buyers. And they were allegedly fed instant noodles and leftover vegetables, according to Chinese state media. Authorities have arrested…