Global aid, local focus: the mission to end poverty by 2030
As the UN marks the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty on Wednesday, aid experts say donors must work closely with local governments, which in turn must do more to…
Why US is reluctant to condemn Saudis over Khashoggi disappearance
The United States has refused to rebuke its ally Saudi Arabia despite mounting claims journalist Jamal Khashoggi was killed inside the Saudi consulate in Istanbul.
Iran medications soar in price as US sanctions bite
The price of chemotherapy and diabetes medications in Iran has gone up exponentially in just a few months due to US sanctions. For months foreign medications have been becoming…
French leftist leader reacts furiously to anti-corruption raids
Anti-corruption investigators on Tuesday raided the home and party headquarters of French hard-left leader Jean-Luc Mélenchon, who broadcast the raids live from his mobile phone.
Pompeo says 'serious commitment' to Khashoggi probe on Saudi visit
Saudi Arabia promised to ensure a thorough probe and accountability over a missing Saudi journalist but stood by denials the kingdom killed him, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo…
Guantanamo prison to remain open '25 years or more'
Former president Barack Obama had vowed to close the US military-run prison at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, but now it will stay open for at least 25 years, the officer in charge of the…
Legal sale of marijuana begins in Canada
Canada is now the largest country with a legal national marijuana marketplace as sales began early Wednesday in Newfoundland.
After much ado, French reshuffle short on star power
The longest French cabinet reshuffle saga in decades reached a relatively unspectacular denouement by palace communiqué on Tuesday with an Emmanuel Macron loyalist, Christophe…
