The US gross national debt has surged past $40 trillion for the first time, government data showed Wednesday, outstripping earlier forecasts at a pace fuelled in part by President Donald Trump’s invalidated...
DRC’s Ebola outbreak reaches 5,000 cases, outpaces response efforts at unprecedented speed
The Ebola outbreak in Congo has reached 5,000 cases, government data showed Wednesday, as responders warn it is spreading at an unprecedented speed outpacing efforts to slow it in one of the country’s remotest regions...
Funeral for 50 Palestinians recently recovered from the rubble in Gaza
The bodies and remains of 50 Palestinians from Gaza killed by Israeli attacks were buried on August 20 after being recovered from the rubble of destroyed homes over the previous two weeks. Thousands of people, including...
Indonesia’s solar boom: Germany eyes a growing green energy market | DW News
Indonesia wants to build up to 100 gigawatts of solar power in just three years. It’s a huge ambition and a potentially huge market for German companies. Germany’s Development Minister is in Jakarta to help open the...
South Africa returns Namibian human remains used in experiments
South Africa is repatriating the remains of 86 Namibians some of which were used in pseudo-scientific experiments to prove European race superiority. The ministers of arts and culture of both countries attended an...
Burnham says Harry and Meghan’s security is ‘private matter’ | The Wrap
Join Matt Barbet on The Wrap, as PM Andy Burnham says security for Harry and Meghan is a ‘private matter.’ In other stories: 🔴 Burnham defends Government document that makes the UK’s rules on sex and...
Small plane and police helicopter collide mid-air in Pennsylvania
A small aeroplane and a Pennsylvania State Police helicopter collided mid-air near Carlisle Airport in Pennsylvania on August 19, prompting a major emergency response. The Federal Aviation Administration said the Cessna...