Girls to embrace science as weapon against FGM

A Kenyan company has joined with a United Nations agency and a research organization to offer a program aimed at inspiring African girls to take up science as part of broader efforts to eradicate female genital mutilation.

DPRK hopes for 'wise' US moves

The Democratic People's Republic of Korea stressed on Thursday that it hoped to see the United States act "wisely" before the end of this year. The message from Pyongyang came despite the DPRK's top leader Kim Jong-un and US President Donald Trump continuing to have good relations.

Tiger earns its stripes as a legend in Tasmania

For Australians the Tasmanian tiger holds the same fascination that Scots have for the Loch Ness monster. But unlike Scotland's mythical creature of the deep, the Tasmanian tiger did exist.

China's absence at key space forum lamented

China's absence from an important global space conference was a missed opportunity for collaboration, a US scientist said during the 2019 International Astronautical Congress, or IAC, on Wednesday.

Experts exchange ideas on promoting Zhuhai's city image

The third 21st Century Maritime Silk Road China (Guangdong) International Communication Forum became a valuable platform for the host city to learn from experts how to build up its city image.

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Russia, Turkey clinch deal for patrols

Russia and Turkey reached an agreement on Tuesday to conduct joint patrols in areas of northern Syria that had been held by retreating Syrian Kurdish forces.

Egypt accepts US invitation for dam talks

CAIRO - Egypt said on Tuesday that it had accepted a US invitation to a meeting of foreign ministers over a project for a giant hydropower dam on Ethiopia's Blue Nile that is causing an escalating spat between the two African countries.

Pinera unveils measures to stem protests

SANTIAGO, Chile - Chilean President Sebastian Pinera announced measures on Tuesday aimed at stemming days of protests over economic inequality that have swept the country and claimed 15 lives.

India's poor rating in hunger index alarms economists

India's poor rating in the Global Hunger Index, or GHI, has drawn both concern and criticism, with economists terming the situation alarming. They suggest the government needs to focus on proper implementation of programs launched for the benefit of affected groups.

Early elections seen as Brexit hits roadblock

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, with his plan to take the nation out of the European Union on Oct 31 in tatters, appears to be gearing up for an early election.

US diplomat says Trump tied Ukraine aid to investigations

The top US diplomat in Ukraine testified on Tuesday that US President Donald Trump made the release of security aid to Ukraine contingent on Kiev publicly declaring it would carry out politically motivated investigations, according to a copy of his statement to lawmakers.