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Iran, Russia and Turkey agree on reducing risk of ethnic divide in Syria   As Turkish, Russian and Iranian foreign ministers hold talks in Astana, they agree that Syria's future must be secured "without outside political...

Powerful Hurricane Irma hits Caribbean   The dangerous Category 5 storm is wielding the most powerful winds ever recorded for a storm in the Atlantic Ocean. US President Donald Trump declared emergencies in Florida, Puerto Rico...

A Bridge to Universal Education Gordon Brown Twitter: @OfficeGSBrown LONDON – In a confrontational world where protectionism is on the rise, multilateralism has become an easy target for criticism. But those who doubt its value must have...

Sepsis: the truth about this hidden killer David Cox   Sepsis is responsible for more deaths in the UK than bowel, breast and prostate cancer combined. So why is so little known about it? At the end of...

Why do Greeks fear Tuesday the 13th so much?   Rooted in history and superstition While many Western countries have marked down Friday the 13th on the calendar as the most ominous day of the year, the...

Southeastern Turkey's beehive houses: a thousand-year heritage left behind   The mud-brick houses of Harran used to protect many from the harsh sun. But they were gradually abandoned, along with traditional ways of making the structures. Made...

How to Create a Killer Online Promotion Strategy for a Loan Forgiveness Program by Dale Harris   Think about how much of our time is spent interacting with social media, smartphones and our laptops. We are inundated...

Zurich Five reasons to live in Zurich, Switzerland By Simon Brandon The city offers an enviable quality of life, with outdoor adventures on its doorstep. Zurich has a beautiful location and a thriving financial sector — just...

Tuberculosis on the rise in Venezuela   The infectious disease is re-emerging at a time when the country is in the throes of an economic crisis, threatening to overwhelm a crippled health care system. The number...

Crocodiles latest danger for Australian flood towns   A new danger has appeared in the form of crocodiles as floodwaters in Australia's Queensland recede. Children float on a board past houses surrounded by flood waters in the...

Pressure mounts on Nicaraguan president to end unrest   Pressure is mounting on president Daniel Ortega as the united nations call for an end to Nicaragua unrest. Nicaragua's President Daniel Ortega waves to supporters during celebrations to...

Whipped Roasted Butternut Squash with Fennel and Apples   Another yummy recipe from my amazing friend Julia. Ingredients: -1 butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cut into 1 ½ inch chunks -2 fennel bulbs, cored and sliced into 1/2 inch...

business NRA Sues Insurance Broker Behind ‘Carry Guard’ Polly Mosendz   https://youtu.be/pK0eFHfUPrw The National Rifle Association is suing Lockton Cos., alleging the insurance broker breached its contract with the firearms lobbying group. Lockton administered the NRA’s Carry Guard insurance program, which was advertised as the...

10 Fun Facts You Didn't Know About Asia By Natalie Zamora   Planning on making a trip to Asia? It might be fun to do some research first. And even if you're just staying put wherever you...

EU urges US, China and Russia to prevent trade ‘conflict and chaos’   The EU – the world’s biggest single market with 28 countries and 500 million people – is trying to buttress alliances in the...

Lego set to replace Bali Padda as CEO after just nine months Author: Kim Darrah   Lego Chief Bali Padda is set to be replaced by former Danfoss CEO Niels Christiansen in October, as the Lego Group...

US President Donald Trump mocks low Oscars ratings     https://youtu.be/U-QvgMWCf2Q   President Donald Trump has mocked the low ratings this year's Academy Awards brought in – and gave a theory for why that is. "Problem is, we don't have...

‘The stigma is more in my own mind’: men on using Viagra Sarah Marsh   Viagra use among men has tripled, with doctors saying there is less stigma around it. We asked readers whether they agreed. Prescriptions...

Assad's army enters Daraa to take control of the cradle of 2011 uprisings   After securing Damascus in May, regime leader Bashar al Assad is determined to oust rebels from a key southern region bordering Jordan...

We need to tear down the silos and rebuild the digital economy Author: Dalia Marin, Chair of International Economics, University of Munich The digital economy is exacerbating the capital-labour disparity in global markets. A new competition...

Syrians stuck in Greece protest outside German embassy Syrian refugees stranded in Athens protested against an agreement between German and Greek governments over a policy to slow down refugee reunification. Syrian refugees stranded in Greece chanted...

Apple and Dell bid to acquire Toshiba’s memory chip business By Luján Scarpinelli   The US tech companies are part of a consortium led by Bain Capital hoping to purchase the Japanese heavyweight’s memory chip business. In a...

The Latest: Ryan defends Trump for thanking NK leader   Paul Ryan - Michael Pence   WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on President Donald Trump welcoming home Korean Americans released by North Korea (all times local): 12:18 p.m. House Speaker...

Pompeo says US to impose "strongest sanctions in history" on Iran   Secretary of State Mike Pompeo issues a steep list of demands that he said should be included in a nuclear treaty with Iran to...