FDA says widening probe on generic drug impurities
The U.S. Food and Drugs Administration said on Wednesday it was expanding its investigation into impurities in U.S. generic drugs beyond a class of hypertension...
Drag shows and hipster parties: Jerusalem has an underground nightlife
Jerusalem, ancient sacred city and heart of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, takes on a wholly different tone around midnight....
Iran’s Rouhani calls for unity to overcome U.S. ‘economic war’
President Hassan Rouhani called on Iranians on Wednesday to unite to overcome an “economic war” waged by the United States, while his government said it...
Gambia’s first president dies aged 95
Dawda Jawara led The Gambia for more than two decades after its independence from Britain. Once unpopular, in recent years his reputation had improved. Sam...
U.S. gives Tunisia $335 million in financial aid over five years
The United States has agreed to give Tunisia financial aid worth $335 million over five years to support its democratic transition, the Tunisian Development and...
At least 25 killed in ‘horrendous’ arson attack on bar in Mexico
At least 25 people were killed in an arson attack by suspected gang members on a bar in the southeastern Mexican port of Coatzacoalcos late...
Mexico president says all companies involved in canceled airport paid off
Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said on Wednesday that all the companies involved in the construction of the part-built $13 billion Mexico City airport...
Taliban says near agreement on U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan
The Taliban said on Wednesday it was close to an agreement with U.S. officials on a deal that would see U.S. forces withdraw from Afghanistan...
Yemen government forces storm Aden, seize airport: residents, officials
Yemen government forces on Wednesday captured Aden airport from southern separatists and attacked the city’s eastern suburbs, residents and officials said, in renewed fighting that...
DuPont to stop buying firefighting foam made with controversial chemicals
Industrial materials maker DuPont said on Wednesday it would stop buying and using firefighting foams made with a controversial class of chemicals, which are at...