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Ugandan Health officials and the World Health Organization are mobilizing against Ebola after it spread across the border from the outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Frontline workers are risking their lives to stop the deadly virus
Hong Kongers again took to the streets in massive numbers Sunday to protest a controversial extradition bill. The protest comes after Hong Kong authorities suspended the proposal indefinitely over public concerns it left people vulnerable to being sent to communist-controlled mainland China
An utility company that supplies electricity in the Washington, D.C., area has given away 1,000 free trees to residential customers with the goal of saving energy. Pepco is one of dozens of companies in America working with the nonprofit Arbor Day Foundation on the plan
Ahmad Sarwari, 12 and an Afghan immigrant, dreams of working in Silicon Valley, and many say he has the talent to take him there
For nearly five decades, the United States was the top choice for Indian students and professionals wanting to migrate. But as Washington puts in place more restrictive immigration policies, tens of thousands of young Indians are heading to Canada, which has opened its doors to immigrants to plug shortages of skilled workers
Since Nicaragua’s political crisis began more than a year and a half ago, more than 300 journalists have reported some type of aggression by state officials. That’s according to a report by Nicaragua’s “Violeta Chamorro Foundation,” which advocates for freedom of expression
A city festival in Novosibirsk celebrated the 140th anniversary of Josef Stalin’s birth with dancers, DJs, and discussions. The Soviet dictator was responsible for millions of his people’s deaths, but Russian officials have often sought to whitewash his legacy, and many admirers showed up for the party
Zimbabwe’s Association of Healthcare Funders says the number of people seeking medical help has fallen by 50 percent since last year because of rising costs of medications not covered by insurance. Many Zimbabweans are turning to herbal treatments that health analysts warn are not always helpful. But asColumbus Mavhunga reports from Harare, the government says a solution is on the way
New York City has countless attractions for its many visitors, but now there is a new and very unusual tourist draw – whale watching
War in the Libyan capital has been ongoing since early April, and 80,000 people have been displaced. Among them are some families from Sudan, Eritrea and other countries who fled extreme violence at home, only to be forced again to flee violence in Libya