World
Isis destroys historic Temple of Bel in Syria
September 1, 2015Earlier this month Isis released footage of the decapitated body of 82-year-old antiquities department chief Khaled Asaad, whose body was later hung from Palmyra's ruins.
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Today in history: World day of prayer for the environment
September 1, 2015In a historic and far-reaching move, as part of Pope Francis' efforts to highlight environmental issues, the Vatican declared Sept. 1 World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation.
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Trans-Pacific Trade Agreement: Potential damage to global public health
August 25, 2015"If the door starts to close on generic production of antiretrovirals, any hope of ending the global AIDS epidemic in our lifetime will quickly evaporate."
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Mass uprising is shaking up Iraq
August 24, 2015Iraq has witnessed a growing mass protest movement with demonstrations held every Friday since July 31 at Tahrir Square.
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Guatemalan president accused of massive corruption by UN agency, prosecutor
August 24, 2015The Sept. 6 elections cannot be seen as legitimate because of the multiple scandals concerning violations of campaign laws and the constitution.
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