In Iraq, A Race To Protect The Crumbling Bricks Of Ancient Babylon
A U.S.-funded conservation project is shoring up the brick walls of the ancient city. The hope is that Babylon will qualify for UNESCO World Heritage status.
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Calculating The Brexit Arithmetic
This weekend, the European Union's 27 nations vote on the Brexit agreement negotiated with the United Kingdom. The next big hurdle is the British Parliament.
Mind The Junk Food: London To Ban Ads For Unhealthy Eats On Public Transportation
In February, the city will ban advertising for food and drinks high in salt, sugar and fat in all of London's public transportation network. It is part of a plan to curtail rising childhood obesity.
The U.K. Economy Is Growing — But Its Energy Use Is Shrinking
The United Kingdom's total energy use has dropped 10 percent since 2002, unlike other EU countries. It's a quiet victory in the fight against climate change. It's also a bit mysterious.
Kolkata Woman Helps Children Of Sex Workers Break The Cycle
In the slums of India, one woman is trying to help the children of prostitutes avoid repeating that life. By providing care, food and education, these children are being given keys to a better life.
Militants, Police Killed In Failed Attack On Chinese Consulate In Karachi
At least seven people were killed in the attack, but none of the 21 Chinese nationals in the compound were harmed. In a separate attack in northwest Pakistan, dozens were killed in an open-air market.
Protesters Across France Oppose Plans To Raise Gas Prices
Paris is bracing for major protests this weekend. Demonstrators in fluorescent yellow vests are threatening to block the French city over a gas tax hike.
'They Ordered Me To Get An Abortion': A Chinese Woman's Ordeal In Xinjiang
An ethnic Kazakh Chinese woman says Chinese authorities in Xinjiang forced her to undergo an abortion. Government minders were assigned to monitor her at home. Finally, she left China for Kazakhstan.
Yemen's Warring Parties To Meet. In The Meantime, Civilians Are Starving
Rachel Martin talks to David Miliband of the International Rescue Committee about the millions of people suffering from hunger in Yemen and efforts to resolve the crisis.
Comprehensive Post-Brexit Deal Drafted By Britain And EU
Officials from the United Kingdom and the European Union on Thursday approved a draft agreement on their future relationship — for when the U.K. leaves at the end of March 2020.