Bones Of Famed British Explorer Found During Construction Of U.K. Train Line
Capt. Matthew Flinders led the first circumnavigation of the continent whose name he would go on to popularize: Australia.
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Putin Backs Maduro, As Kremlin Critics Cheer U.S. Support For Venezuela's Opposition
President Vladimir Putin phoned Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro to express his support. But Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny called President Trump's decision to back Juan Guaidó "outstanding."
Teen Inspires Youth Demonstrations Across Europe, Demanding Action On Climate Change
16-year-old Greta Thunberg has been the inspiration for many of the protests. She has staged weekly protests on the steps of the Swedish Parliament and spoke this week at Davos.
Why Finland's Beloved Baby Box Got A Harsh Review
A watchdog agency delved into the origins of the booties and bibs in a free box of goodies that the government sends to new moms.
'I Do Not Want To Be A Martyr': Openly Gay Lawmaker Leaves Brazil
Jean Wyllys, an advocate for LGBT rights and a critic of far-right President Jair Bolsonaro, says he was the target of death threats, physical harassment and misinformation spread on social media.
Kremlin Rallies To Defend Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro
Russian President Putin phoned Venezuelan President Maduro to commit his support in the face of a revolt against his government. The U.S. no longer recognizes Maduro as the leader of Venezuela.
Supported By Venezuela's Military, President Maduro Stays In Power
Steve Inskeep talks to Isaias Medina, Venezuela's former U.N. representative, about the country's military declaring its loyalty to President Maduro, and Russia warning the U.S. against intervening.
News Brief: Government Shutdown, HUD Secretary, Venezuela Politics
The shutdown fight boils down to one issue: border wall funding. The Housing and Urban Development secretary urges elected officials to re-open government. Venezuela's military backs President Maduro.
Chinese Delegation To Arrive In U.S. For Next Round Of Trade Talks
The U.S. and China are said to be far a part on a trade deal. At the annual World Economic Forum in Switzerland, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and China's vice president traded tough words.
How France's Yellow Vest Protests Damaged An Already Weakened President Macron
"The media are all talking about us, and we actually made the government back down," says one protester at a traffic circle. "We're not about to accept the crumbs Macron has thrown us."