Russia military called in to fight wildfires

MOSCOW - The Russian military on Wednesday joined efforts to fight forest fires that have engulfed nearly 30,000 square kilometers of territory in Siberia and the Russian Far East - an area the size of Belgium.

Backlash on funding plan for no-deal Brexit

Britain's opposition Labour Party has reacted angrily to the government's announcement of $2.5 billion of funding for measures such as medicine stockpiling and a public awareness campaign in the event of a no-deal Brexit departure from the European Union on Oct 31.

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Women stand against high heels in Japan

For Risa Konishi, who works in an event planning company in Tokyo, the requirement that she wear high heels is absurd since her work demands that she walk or stand almost the entire working day.

Adventurers to test ancient route

BELOSLAV, Bulgaria - Were the ancient Egyptians able to use reed boats to travel as far as the Black Sea thousands of years ago?

Clashes as 10 Democratic candidates meet in debate

The issues of healthcare and immigration highlighted a divide among the Democratic presidential field on Tuesday, with ideological differences apparent between progressive and moderate candidates.

London ranked top city for students

London has been ranked the world's best city for university students, meaning it retains its top position from last year.

Tech startups try to change African healthcare

Three years ago, a patient died following an allergic reaction from antibiotics administered by a 25-year old Beninese doctor, Arielle Ahouansou. It then dawned on Ahouansou that knowing the patient's medical history might have improved the outcome and informed her decision. She decided to develop a solution that would make critical medical information readily accessible to doctors.

DR Congo: Officials say 2nd Ebola case confirmed in Goma

GOMA, DR Congo - Officials confirmed on Tuesday a second positive case of the Ebola virus in Goma, capital of the province of North Kivu, in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Ancient script revival spells debate

MANILA - With deliberate golden strokes, artist Taipan Lucero proudly brings an ancient script back to life in the hope of promoting an endangered but contentious part of Philippine heritage.

Iran urges Europe to protect nuke deal

DUBAI - Iran will further cut its commitments to its international nuclear deal unless its European partners move to protect it from sanctions of the United States by ensuring it can sell oil and receive income, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif told Iran state television on Wednesday.

DPRK tests more missiles despite thaw

The Democratic People's Republic of Korea fired two short-range ballistic missiles off its east coast on Wednesday, its second such test in less than a week, the Republic of Korea's military said.