Sweden Charges Man With Preparing Suicide Bombing
The 20-year-old man was detained in Turkey last June and sent back to Sweden.
Nearby Supernovae Seeded Earth’s Oceanic Crusts With Radioactive Iron
In the not-so-distant past, two stars in our cosmic backyard went supernova, blasting Earth with enough radioactive debris to influence its climate.
Who Is Nazimuddin Samad? Bangladesh Secular Activist Hacked To Death After Criticizing Islamism On Facebook
Nazimuddin Samad, who had criticized Islamism on Facebook, was attacked by at least four assailants Wednesday in the capital city of Dhaka.
China Asking For Terror Suspects List Ahead Of G20 Summit
China urged countries participating in the G20 summit in the Chinese city of Hangzhou to provide lists of possible terror groups and terrorists who might target the meeting.
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Al Qaeda Winning Hearts And Minds Over ISIS In Yemen With Social Services
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‘60 Minutes’ Reporter Tara Brown, TV Crew Detained In Beirut While Filming Custody Dispute Story
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European Central Bank Meeting Minutes To Provide Clues To Future Policy Moves
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Brussels Attacks Update: ISIS Bomber ‘Had Cleaning Job’ At EU Parliament; PM Says Belgium Not A ‘Failed State’
Belgian Prime Minister Charles Michel said Wednesday that the attacks represented a security “failure” but the country was not “a failed state.”
Iceland Government Appoints New PM, To Call Early Elections
Sigmundur David Gunnlaugsson quit to become the first global politician brought down by the Panama Papers leaks.
Australia Begins Checking Outbound Travelers To Catch Would-Be Terrorists
A new plan aimed at outbound travelers is part of efforts worldwide to curb the number of ISIS sympathizers traveling to the Middle East.
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This year’s World Health Day is focused on raising awareness to help fight the rise of diabetes.
Will Britain Leave The EU Over The Panama Papers? How David Cameron May Affect The Brexit Vote
The massive data leak has fueled discontent with entrenched political elites as Britons mull leaving the European Union.
EU Executive Proposes Stronger Common Asylum System
The plan drew swift criticism Wednesday from the Czech Republic, highlighting deep divisions over refugee issues within the bloc.
Panama Papers Reveal The Companies Fueling Syrian Barrel Bombs, Airstrikes
The massive data leak has revealed the companies selling aviation fuel to the Syrian regime of President Bashar Assad.
World Bank Slashes Russia’s Economic Forecast, Warns Of Rising Poverty
Its recession is likely to be more severe than was originally predicted, according to the World Bank, thanks to plummeting oil prices and sanctions.
ISIS In Damascus: Car Bombs Target Syrian Forces As Islamic State Group Steps Up Attacks
The latest string of assaults targeting the Syrian military is seen as retaliation for recent losses.
Mass Incarceration In America Blasted By Israeli Police Commissioner: ‘We Don't Want To Be Like The US’
“We don't want a large percentage of people in jail. We don't want to be like the U.S. We need to educate regular citizens to observe the law," Roni Alsheich said.
Russia Economy 2016 Update: Contraction Of 1.9 Percent Predicted On Low Oil Prices, World Bank
Russia has more than 19 million people living in poverty as low oil prices are expected to keep battering its recessionary economy.
Ukraine Tax Controversy: Petro Poroshenko Promises Reforms Amid Panama Papers Fallout
Petro Poroshenko, a billionaire when he took office in 2014, was one of several dozen high-profile names revealed in the massive leaks known as the Panama Papers.
New Horizons Helps NASA Fill Gaps In Space Environment Data
Creating an accurate and detailed map of the space environment of our solar system is a top priority for scientists planning future deep space missions.
Panama Papers: Mossack Fonseca Worked With Iranian State-Owned Oil Firms Despite US Sanctions, Report Says
Mossack Fonseca, at the center of the massive leaks, acknowledged the lack of thorough checks of companies that it acted for, according to the Guardian.
Black Lives Matter Activist Accused Of Racism: Toronto Co-Founder Asks For Strength Not To 'Cuss/Kill These Men'
Yusra Khogali, one of the Toronto local chapter's co-founders, is being accused of racism for a message written on social media.
Russian Pacific Fleet’s Anti-Submarine Vessel Admiral Vinogradov, Oceanic Rescue Ship Fotiy Krylov And Tanker Irkut Hold Anti-Terrorism Drills
The naval group of Russian Pacific Fleet left from the Vladivostok base in the far-eastern region for a long-distance mission on March 28.
Sumatran Rhinoceros, Believed To Be Extinct, Dies Weeks After Landmark Discovery
The female rhino was captured on the Indonesian part of Borneo island where the animal was believed to be long extinct.
Amnesty Documents ‘Dramatic’ Rise In Global Executions In 2015
Last year, 1,634 people were executed across the world — the highest number recorded by the human rights group in 27 years.
Global Stock Markets Recover On Back Of Crude Oil Prices
Equity markets the world over had been hit hard Tuesday, but optimism over a prospective oil output freeze buoyed the markets Wednesday.
Fighting Erupts Near Power Lines To Afghan Capital: Officials
The fighting broke up in an area in the north of the Afghan capital where battles destroyed power lines early this year.
South China Sea Controversy: Beijing Begins Operating Lighthouse On Subi Reef Amid Territorial Dispute
China has been consistently expanding its presence in the disputed area while maintaining that it has no intentions of starting a conflict.
Half Of All World Heritage Sites Threatened By Industrial Activities: WWF
Half the World Heritage sites and 11 million people globally could be negatively affected by harmful industrial activities, according to a report by the conservation group.
Europe Refugee Crisis Update: Pope Francis Could Visit Greece To Highlight Crisis Amid Controversial EU-Turkey Deal
The news comes as a controversial EU deal with Turkey aimed at easing the growing influx of migrants and refugees stalled.
Refugee Women Are Carrying More Than An Uncertain Future
Women and children now account for more than half of all asylum-seekers in Europe — and nearly one in 10 of those women are pregnant.
Panama Papers Update: Mossack Fonseca Says Company Emails ‘Taken Out Of Context,’ Files Complaint
The Panama-based firm filed a complaint with state prosecutors as probes were launched in several countries over the exposé.
South Korea Mulling Developing Nuclear Weapons Despite US Assurance Of Extending Its ‘Nuclear Umbrella’
North Korea’s latest nuclear and missile tests have reignited the debate over whether Seoul should develop its own nuclear weapons instead of depending on U.S.'s assistance.
Why Aren’t More Americans In The Panama Papers? Secrecy, Tax Laws In Nevada, Other States Provide Havens
States like Delaware, Nevada and Wyoming let American business owners incorporate cheaply and keep their names under wraps — without leaving the U.S.
How A Dutch Referendum On European Union Trade Could Send Ukraine Over The Edge
A Dutch referendum Wednesday could help determine if Ukraine eventually gains European Union membership. Some say Panama Papers details may hurt Ukraine's chances.
Pirate Party Eyes Parliament After Iceland PM Sigmundur Gunnlaugsson Resigns Over Protests
A renegade political organization fueled by voter outrage may be getting stronger after Panama Papers revelations.
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