Putin Warns Of Nuclear Arms Race
Russian President Vladimir Putin says if the U.S. withdraws from the INF Treaty and deploys missiles in Europe, Russia will have to respond by targeting the countries hosting those weapons.
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'French Spider-Man' Arrested After Scaling London Skyscraper Without Ropes
A man who has climbed many of the world's tallest buildings has done it again, this time in London.
Man Tried To Steal Magna Carta, 800-Year-Old Symbol Of The Law, Police Say
Police in Salisbury, England, have arrested a man accused of trying to steal the Magna Carta — the 1215 document that established basic tenets of the rule of law.
European Parliament Approves Ban On Some Single-Use Plastics, Reduction On Others
The move would impose a complete ban on some single-use plastics across the European Union and a reduction on others, aiming to implement most measures by the mid-2020s.
'A Message To Moscow': Jailed Hunger Striker Wins Human Rights Award
The winner of the Sakharov Prize is Ukrainian film director turned activist Oleg Sentsov who is serving a lengthy prison sentence in Russia, accused of plotting to bomb sites in Crimea.
In The Land Of Dracula, Witches Work As 'Life Coaches' Of The Supernatural
In Romania, two-thirds of the population believes in spells, so witches work as "life coaches" of the supernatural.
Paris Bike Share In Peril
Paris' Velib bike-sharing system became a huge success and a point of pride for the city until this year when it changed operators and almost collapsed.
'Solitary Picket' Is One Of The Last Forms Of Legal Public Protest In Russia
In Russia's restrictive political climate it's almost impossible to get permission for a protest. Instead, people are using their right to the "solitary picket," one of the last forms of protest available.
'Oldest Intact Shipwreck Known To Mankind' Found In Depths Of Black Sea
The vessel dates back 2,400 years to the days of ancient Greece. "This will change our understanding of shipbuilding and seafaring in the ancient world," says archaeologist Jon Adams.
Bolton Affirms U.S. Intent To Pull Out Of Arms Treaty With Russia
The national security adviser said the U.S. will leave the INF Treaty "in due course" — and that President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin would like to speak directly again next month.