Two Swedish lawmakers have nominated climate activist Greta Thunberg, 17, for the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize. Left Party leaders Jens Holm and...
The toll in China’s coronavirus epidemic soared to 361 with 57 deaths on Sunday alone while, the number of confirmed cases climbed...
The UK”s divorce from the European Union (EU) came into force on Friday night as it became the first country to exit...
The European Union grudgingly let go of the United Kingdom with a final vote Wednesday at the EU’s parliament that ended the...
Rohingya children living in Bangladesh refugee camps will be allowed to receive a formal education after a change of heart by Dhaka...
In a vote that will test whether her widespread popularity overseas is matched by support at home, New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda...
Countries with citizens in the central Chinese city that’s the epicenter of a viral outbreak are planning evacuations as the number of...
The new virus accelerated its spread in China with 56 deaths so far in what the country’s leader called a grave situation,...
China’s alarmingly new coronavirus afflictions has taken its toll . According media reports the death toll has climbed to 25 with confirmed...
United Kingdom’s so-called divorce agreement with the European Union has crossed the Parliament finish line, setting in motion the final stages for...
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