62 People Own Most of World’s Wealth
The richest 62 people on earth now have the same wealth as the poorest 3.6 billion, according to a report from Oxfam.
Russian Parliament Rejects Anti-Gay Law
Russia’s Parliament rejected a bill Monday that would have permitted fines or jail time for homosexual acts.
New US Food Advice Not to Everyone’s Taste
Americans can eat eggs without feeling guilty, according to new nutritional guidelines issued by the U.S. government.
Bulgarians Biking From Alaska to Argentina
Vyacheslav Stoyanov had dreamed of visiting America since he was a young child.
New Device Shows Human Body As Never Seen Before
Scientists are developing a medical device that could tell them more about the human body, and help them develop more-effective treatments for cancer, heart disease and brain disorders.
Zimbabwe Denies Reports of Mugabe Heart Attack
The government of Zimbabwe is denying a report that President Robert Mugabe has suffered a heart attack.
Sierra Leone Investigates Foreign Waste Agreement
The government of Sierra Leone is investigating an agreement to import waste from Lebanon.
Russians Hurt By Falling Oil Prices, Sanctions
Russia’s economy is struggling at the beginning of 2016.
Apple Rejects Order About Attacker’s iPhone
Apple says it will fight the U.S. government about sharing information from the iPhone used by a shooter in a deadly attack in California.
After Prisoner Exchange with Iran, US Imposes Limited Sanctions
A day after lifting economic sanctions against Iran for meeting the terms of the nuclear agreement, the U.S. announced new, limited sanctions against several Iranian citizens and companies for helping Iran’s ballistic missile program.