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14 Articles

Evacuations resume in Syria

Evacuations had been suspended following a weekend bomb attack on a convoy of evacuees which reportedly killed 126 people.

News, Politics | April 19th 2017

Rising seas could push residents far from U.S. coast

Some 13 million people may leave U.S. coastal areas by 2100, creating an influx in landlocked states of Nevada, Arizona and Wyoming, says a new study.

News, US News | April 19th 2017

Malala's mother focuses on education, empty nest fears in rare interview

The mother of Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai said she hopes to devote more time to helping others get an education.

News, Politics | April 18th 2017

Trapped Mosul civilians could face worst catastrophe of Iraq conflict, U.N. warns

"If there is a siege and hundreds of thousands of people don't have water and don't have food, they will be at enormous risk," said U.N. humanitarian coordinator for Iraq Lise Grande.

News, Politics | April 18th 2017

Water out of thin air? It can be done, say scientists

Scientists have developed a box that can convert low-humidity air into water, producing several litres every 12 hours.

News, US News, Energy | April 18th 2017

Dutch to set up global abortion support fund to counter Trump's cuts

Trump's restrictions will cause a funding shortfall of $600 million over the next four years.

News, Politics | January 26th 2017

Warm welcome for Syrian refugees in new Icelandic home

"I like it here, especially for my children. It's safe, everyone is friendly, and we're determined to stay," said Wael Aliyadah, a Syrian refugee who has found a new home in Iceland.

News | January 25th 2017

Home-grown Kenyan solar farm powers computers - and protects girls

When community members wanted solar power but couldn't afford it, they banded together

News | January 25th 2017

How to boost rural incomes in Africa? Plant more trees

Encouraging farmers to grow trees would help reduce poverty and hunger in regions hit by climate change, researchers say.

Race Against Climate Change

News | January 25th 2017

Trump abortion restrictions will cause more than 20,000 maternal deaths: charity

U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to ban U.S.-funded groups from discussing abortion will cause thousands of women to die from unsafe abortions, activists say.

News, US News, Politics | January 25th 2017