Rachel Décoste landed in West Africa’s Republic of Benin in August 2018, anticipating an important journey of self-discovery, but not predicting the extent to which the trip would change her life.Story Published at: October 17, 2022 at 11:06AM
She asked a stranger for directions on vacation. Two weeks later they were engaged
Analysis: Under Xi Jinping, zero-Covid is accelerating China’s surveillance state
As a new, deadly virus overtook the central city of Wuhan and spread throughout China in early 2020, the country’s ruling Communist Party and its leader Xi Jinping were faced with a crisis on a scale not seen in decades. Story Published at: October 20, 2022 at 10:26AM
Japanese Prime Minister orders investigation into controversial Unification Church
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has ordered an investigation into the Unification Church amid a growing scandal tying his ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) to the controversial religious group.Story Published at: October 18, 2022 at 07:12AM
Putin declares martial law in four occupied regions
Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a law Wednesday introducing martial law in four Ukrainian regions the Kremlin claims to have annexed, in violation of international law, along with a separate order imposing restrictions on movement in and out of eight Russian regions adjoining Ukraine.Story Published at: October 19, 2022 at 07:39PM
Eight killed as parcel bombs and gunfire rock Myanmar’s biggest jail
Bombs inside parcels exploded at Myanmar’s biggest jail on Wednesday prompting soldiers to return fire in a confrontation in which at least eight people were killed, state media and a witness said.Story Published at: October 20, 2022 at 02:38AM
Iran is slowly entrenching itself as a player in the Ukraine war
As Russia faces growing setbacks in Ukraine, it appears to be increasingly turning to Iran for help, in a development that has sparked concern from the West and Tehran’s regional adversaries. Story Published at: October 20, 2022 at 01:29AM
Global CO2 emissions from fossil fuels to rise by less than 1% this year as renewables and EVs take off
Finally, some good news in the battle against greenhouse gasses: Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from the burning of fossil fuels are on track to rise less than 1% this year.Story Published at: October 19, 2022 at 02:27PM
America’s emergency oil stockpile is down by over one-third since President Biden took office
Presidents don’t have magic wands to make inflation disappear. But they do have a powerful tool that can help ease the pain of high gas prices: The Strategic Petroleum Reserve.Story Published at: October 19, 2022 at 02:13AM
UK inflation back at 40-year high as food prices soar
Rising food and energy costs drove UK inflation back to a 40-year high in September, but it could be nearing a peak as cash-strapped households pull back on spending amid broader economic turmoil.Story Published at: October 19, 2022 at 11:50AM
Rolls-Royce’s first electric car has two doors and is longer than a Cadillac Escalade
Rolls-Royce will start production of its first electric car next year. It has only two doors but is longer than a full-size SUV. And among its innumerable options, the Spectre will be offered with stars in the doors.Story Published at: October 18, 2022 at 01:17PM