Greek parliament will vote on tax exemption measure before snap election: PM
Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras said on Tuesday that his government would bring legislation to parliament to cancel lowering an exemption on income taxes before...
Satellite data shows Amazon deforestation rising under Brazil’s Bolsonaro
Deforestation of the Amazon rainforest in Brazil sped up in May to the fastest rate in a decade, according to data from an early-warning satellite...
Melanoma can occur on skin that doesn’t get much sun
Spending time in the sun without protection increases the risk of melanoma, but the potentially deadly skin cancer can occur even on sites with minimal...
Hong Kong pupils petition against extradition bill as protests build
Thousands of Hong Kong secondary school students are expected to boost numbers at a large rally being planned for Sunday to block sweeping legal changes...
Islamic State claims deadly attack in east Congo’s Ebola zone
Islamic State claimed responsibility on Tuesday for a deadly overnight attack in an area of eastern Congo hit by an Ebola epidemic, although its account...
Lebanon says Iran agreed amnesty for detained national
Iran has agreed to grant an amnesty to a Lebanese citizen it detained in 2015 for “collaborating against the state”, Lebanon’s state news agency quoted...
Saudi-led coalition says it evacuated crew member of Iranian ship
The Saudi-led military coalition in Yemen said on Tuesday it evacuated a crew member for medical reasons from a “suspect” Iranian ship northwest of Yemen’s...
Ukrainian police officers arrested for murder in death of 5-year-old boy
Two Ukrainian police officers were arrested on suspicion of murder on Tuesday, accused of fatally shooting a 5-year-old boy while drunkenly firing weapons at cans...
Climate scientists partner with McKinsey to push companies to self-regulate
Leading climate science institute Woods Hole Research Center is taking its first run at directly influencing corporate behavior on climate change through a collaboration with...
Peru Congress debates ahead of confidence vote on government
Peru’s Congress was headed toward a confidence vote on the government on Tuesday that was summoned by President Martin Vizcarra in a bid to pressure...