Speaker John Bercow, UK parliament’s Brexit umpire-cum-player, steps down
House of Commons Speaker John Bercow will step down on Thursday, ending a 10-year term in which he has become a central player in Britain’s...
Babies at higher risk for ADHD, autism if pregnant moms took acetaminophen
(Reuters Health) – Babies born to women who used acetaminophen late in pregnancy may be at increased risk of ADHD and autism spectrum disorder, a...
Turkey says U.S. vote on Armenia genocide will damage ties
Turkey condemned a decision by the U.S. House of Representatives to recognize the mass killings of Armenians by the Ottoman Empire as genocide, saying on...
U.S., Gulf countries impose joint Iran-related sanctions on 25 targets
The United States and six Gulf countries agreed to jointly impose sanctions on 25 corporations, banks and individuals linked to Iran’s support for militant networks...
Blending Ghanaian food with social media to create a perfect recipe
Joyce Gyebi, known as “Mukase Chic”, is one of Ghana’s top food bloggers. She’s using social media to teach people how to cook traditional dishes...
Chile cancels APEC trade meet, global climate summit as protests rage
Chile has withdrawn as host of an APEC trade summit in November where the United States and China had been expected to take major steps...
Canada’s Trudeau must change to survive with parliamentary minority
Canada’s Liberal Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who only narrowly won last week’s national election, must overhaul his approach to governing to guarantee the support of...
Argentine President-elect’s economic transition team would include advisers Kulfas, Todesca: spokesman
Argentine President-elect Alberto Fernandez would include advisers Matias Kulfas and Cecilia Todesca in any economic transition team, a spokesman said on Wednesday, as markets watch...
Record breaking Nepal climber seeks to inspire future mountaineers
A Nepali climber who scaled the 14 highest peaks in six months and six days to become the world’s fastest mountaineer said on Wednesday he...
Hungary vetoes NATO statement on Ukraine over minority rights: minister
Hungary has vetoed a joint NATO declaration on Ukraine as it did not contain a reference to its neighbor’s obligation to fully respect the rights...