London's Pointe Black ballet school aims to break racial barriers
By Muvija M LONDON It was a pointed comment about her Afro-braided hair that spurred Ruth Essel to
2023-10-02 16:45
Yury Garavsky: Swiss trial acquits man who admitted abducting Belarus politicians
A Belarusian is released despite giving a detailed account of disappearing opposition members.
2023-10-01 07:20
A parasite was found in a Baltimore reservoir and vulnerable residents should take precautions
A microscopic parasite was detected in the Druid Lake Reservoir in Baltimore, Maryland and vulnerable residents are being told to take precautions. Traces of Cryptosporidium were found in the lake during a routine test by the Baltimore City Department of Public Works crew members.
2023-09-30 23:52
Hundreds of young people with disabilities are learning at a new university founded by CNN Hero of the Year Jeison Aristizábal
2016 CNN Hero of the Year Jeison Aristizábal has greatly expanded his efforts to help young people with disabilities in Cali, Colombia, building a much larger rehabilitation center, graduating from law school, and now realizing yet another big dream.
2023-09-29 19:28
Trudeau calls praise for Nazi-linked veteran 'deeply embarrassing'
A man who fought for the Waffen-SS was applauded in parliament during a visit by Ukraine's leader.
2023-09-26 07:18
Hedge funds boost bearish bets on US equities amid market jitters
By Carolina Mandl NEW YORK Hedge funds increased their bearish bets mainly on U.S. stocks last week when
2023-09-26 05:23
Irish university to offer degree in influencing
The bachelors course at Southeast Technical University in Carlow is due to start in September 2024.
2023-09-26 00:48
US restarts supply of free at-home Covid testing
Americans will be able to request four free tests per address from the government starting on Monday.
2023-09-25 23:52
Canada row over parliament praise for Ukrainian Nazi war veteran
The speaker of Canada's House of Commons apologises for honouring a man who served in a Nazi unit.
2023-09-25 12:52
Durham University solar car enters Australian outback challenge
Durham University's car will cover hundreds of miles over 50 hours at a speed of 47mph (75km/h).
2023-09-24 16:24
US EPA says no immediate lead health threats from telecom cables
By David Shepardson WASHINGTON The U.S. environmental regulator said Thursday soil sampling for lead in two Pennsylvania towns
2023-09-23 01:30
Top Chinese university scraps English tests in move cheered by nationalists
A top university in northwest China has scrapped English tests as a prerequisite for graduation, rekindling a heated debate about the role of the world's lingua franca in the country's education system after years of rising nationalist sentiment under leader Xi Jinping.
2023-09-22 10:16