Detained Moroccan jihadists were planning sea attacks: official
An Islamic State cell broken up last week planned to attack Casablanca and its port, but a Syrian militant who assisted the group remains at...
Diwali fireworks haze pushes New Delhi’s air quality to severe
Air pollution in some parts of the Indian capital deteriorated early on Monday to the worst recorded level, officials said, a day after revelers set...
Alberto Fernandez triumphs in Argentina election
Argentina’s conservative president Mauricio Macri is out after the Peronists declared victory on Sunday. Alberto Fernandez took around 48% of the vote, meaning he won...
New tuberculosis treatment for developing countries to cost $1,040
A newly-approved three-drug treatment for tuberculosis will be available in 150 countries including India and South Africa, priced at $1,040 for a complete regimen, more...
A town full of twins celebrate 100
Twin sisters Marie Lemarie and Genevieve Bouligand celebrated their 100th birthday with other twins of all ages on Saturday, at their retirement home of Saint-Joseph...
Hong Kong students take protest to virtual world
A group of Hong Kong students have developed a virtual reality game they hope will allow people to experience the anti-government demonstrations from the view...
U.S. Treasury’s Mnuchin says U.S. will ramp up pressure on Iran
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said on Monday that the United States will increase economic pressure on Iran over its nuclear program....
GlaxoSmithKline starts late-stage trial for experimental antibiotic
GlaxoSmithKline Plc said on Monday it has begun a late-stage study testing its experimental antibiotic in patients with urinary tract infection and gonorrhea, a type...
Angry at criticism, Philippines’ Duterte dares vice president to take over law enforcement
Philippine leader Rodrigo Duterte on Monday lashed out at Vice President Leni Robredo for criticizing his war on drugs, and offered to put her in...
Poo power: Horse manure from World Cup powers Helsinki homes
Horse power has a different meaning at the Helsinki International Horse Show as the electricity needs for the FEI World Cup Jumping qualifiers comes entirely...