Nigeria’s Buhari kicks off challenge-filled second term with low-key inauguration
Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari was sworn in on Wednesday for a second term at a low-key inauguration ceremony in which he surprised many by not...
Venezuela government, opposition show ‘willingness’ at Norway talks
Mediation host Norway said on Wednesday that envoys for Venezuela’s government and opposition had shown “willingness” at a second round of talks aimed at resolving...
Insomnia, sleep apnea diagnoses up sharply in U.S. Army
(Reuters Health) – Between 2003 and 2011, rates of insomnia and obstructive sleep apnea diagnosis among U.S. Army soldiers increased by more than 600 percent,...
North Korea accuses U.S. of ‘evil ambition,’ says use of strength not a U.S. monopoly
North Korea on Wednesday accused the United States of showing bad faith in negotiations by conducting nuclear and missile tests and military drills as part...
Democrats slam McConnell’s stance on election-year Supreme Court opening
Democrats in the U.S. Congress on Wednesday slammed Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell for promising to fill a Supreme Court vacancy if one occurs during...
Polish cows escape slaughterhouse after public outcry
A herd of free-roaming cows in Poland, whose intended slaughter upset animal-lovers and created a national outcry, have secured a last-minute reprieve....
Exclusive: Islamic State suspects sent by U.S. from Syria to Iraq
U.S. forces have quietly sent at least 30 suspected foreign Islamic State fighters captured in Syria last year and in late 2017 to stand trial...
Changes to the Paris skyline? Non merci
Paris is known as one of the world’s most elegant cities, captivating visitors with the charms of Montmartre, the romance of the Left Bank, graceful...
Charging Trump was never an option: Mueller
Special Counsel Robert Mueller broke his silence on his Russia investigation Wednesday....
‘Look at that!’ Kansas stunned by twisters
Several tornadoes reportedly touched down on Tuesday evening in Kansas to damage homes, uproot trees and rip down power lines, the National Weather Service (NWS)...