Netherlands Proposes Legislation To Ban Use Of Phones On Bicycles
Dutch Minister Cora van Nieuwenhuizen has proposed amending traffic laws to forbid bicyclists from holding a "mobile electronic device" while on the road.
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Journalist: Poland's Shift Toward Authoritarianism Is A 'Red Flag' For Democracy
Atlantic journalist Anne Applebaum says the changes taking place in Poland — including a rise of conspiracy theories and attacks on the free press — mirror similar shifts happening in the U.S.
Is The World Finally Ready To End The Deadliest Infectious Disease?
On Wednesday, world leaders made history by holding the first-ever high level meeting at the U.N. General Assembly focused on tuberculosis, which kills more people each year than HIV.
Women Are Not 'Chattel,' Says India's Supreme Court In Striking Down Adultery Law
The five justices said the law is unconstitutional because it "treats a husband as the master." The ruling comes barely two weeks after the high court decriminalized gay sex.
Trump Defends Kavanaugh But Says He'll Watch Testimony Thursday
One thing was clear after the president spoke with the media for nearly 90 minutes Wednesday: There's a lot riding on this week's Senate Judiciary Committee hearing.
Head Of Australian Broadcasting Corp. Quits Amid Editorial Independence 'Firestorm'
Justin Milne stepped down as chairman of taxpayer-funded ABC following reports he ordered the firing of journalists whose coverage had been the subject of complaints by the government.
Months Of Protests Roil Iraq's Oil Capital Basra
Iraqis have been protesting over faltering public services and lack of jobs in Basra, the country's main port city and the heart of its southern oil fields.
Digging Up Lithuania's Jewish History
Archaeologists unearthed the central prayer platform of the main synagogue in Vilnius, Lithuania, which was destroyed by the Nazis in World War II.
Pussy Riot's Verzilov Released From Berlin Hospital, Blames Kremlin For Poisoning Him
In a BBC interview after his discharge from Berlin's Charité hospital, Verzilov said his "poisoning" was "so professionally" carried out that it had to be the work of Russian intelligence.
Trump Meets Netanyahu, Endorses 2-State Solution
On Wednesday, President Trump said he'd like to see the creation of a Palestinian state. Israeli leaders had mixed reactions.