CNN: Tales of visitors who survived earthquake — and those who did not
(CNN) Ashleigh Stumler thought she was getting dizzy as she hiked in the thin air of Mount Everest. But a guide told her it was...
First-Ever Model IRENA Programme Engages Youth on Energy and Climate Issues
ABU DHABI, April 26 2015 – Local youth leaders gathered yesterday in Abu Dhabi to take part in the first-ever programme exposing youth to the...
CNN: 7.8 magnitude earthquake slams Nepal, nearly 800 dead, authorities say
Kathmandu, Nepal (CNN) A 7.8 magnitude earthquake centered less than 50 miles from Kathmandu rocked Nepal with devastating force early Saturday, killing at least 777...
Strong earthquake rocks Nepal, damages Kathmandu
By BBC News
A powerful earthquake has rocked central Nepal, causing extensive damage to buildings and dozens of injuries, eyewitnesses say.
The quake measured 7.9 and...
A Police Shot to a Boy’s Back in Queens, Echoing Since 1973
By JIM DWYER
It was 1973, long before anyone could imagine hashtag declarations of solidarity and protest, the kind of message to the world that...
Cuba and US finally meet after 50 years
British Broadcasting Corporation - US President Barack Obama and Cuban President Raul Castro have met on the fringes of the Summit of the Americas,...
CNN: Hillary Clinton launches second presidential bid
(CNN) -- Hillary Clinton put an end to months of speculation on Sunday by officially announcing her candidacy for president, giving the former secretary of...
Dutch MP's call for national laws to have priority over TTIP trade treaty
The Dutch parliament on Tuesday overwhelmingly voted in favour of a motion stating a new trade treaty between the US and Europe should not...
Good Friday 2015: Meaning and history for the pre-Easter holy day
Christians everywhere will be celebrating Good Friday on April 3, 2015. Here's more on the solemn religious holiday.
What is Good Friday?
Good Friday is a...
April 4, 2015 — Total Lunar Eclipse
This total lunar eclipse (*) will occur on April 4, 2015. Most of North America, South America, Asia and parts of Australia will be...
