Could Free Transit Lure Germans From Their Cars?
The proposed no-fare program would begin in five cities, as Germany endeavors to meet EU air pollution targets. But similar plans haven't always worked as hoped.
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This Fake Kim Jong Un Got An Icy Reception From North Korean Cheerleaders
Cheerleaders, meet Dear Leader ... kind of. A guy named Howard, who keeps dressing up like the dictator, tried to introduce himself to the country's Olympic cheering section. They weren't having it.
South Africa's Zuma Leaves Office As He Entered — Accused Of Corruption
Jacob Zuma faced corruption allegations even before he became president in 2009. A steady stream of charges has dogged his nine-year tenure, the rockiest period in South Africa's post-apartheid era.
Morgan Tsvangirai, Zimbabwe's Main Opposition Leader, Dies At 65
Zimbabwe's main opposition leader, Morgan Tsvangirai has died at 65. He had been suffering from colon cancer. As the arch political rival of then-president Robert Mugabe, Tsvangirai came to symbolize courageous resistance to Mugabe's repressive regime.
Sen. McConnell's Statements On Immigration Echo Former Chinese Communist Leader
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell described the open-ended immigration debate in the Senate as "an opportunity for a thousand flowers to bloom." With those words, some heard echoes of Mao Zedong, the former chairman of the Communist Party of China.
Yazidi Women Finally Go To School, Defying Former ISIS Rulers — And Their Own Parents
Some villagers considered it improper for girls to go to school. Now, after surviving the reign of ISIS, young Yazidi women in Iraq's Kurdistan region are getting an education.
How The U.K. Government Is Trying To Fix Divisions Caused By Brexit
The U.K. government is trying to cure the divisions in British society caused by Brexit. They're starting by having ministers "reach out" to those with opposing views. Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson was the first to speak on Wednesday.
South African President Jacob Zuma Resigns Under Pressure From His Party
The ruling African National Congress should not be "divided in my name," Zuma said Wednesday. "I have therefore come to the decision to resign as the president of the republic with immediate effect."
Morgan Tsvangirai, Zimbabwe's Longtime Opposition Leader, Dies Of Cancer At 65
The miner turned politician, who tried repeatedly to unseat longtime ruler Robert Mugabe, came to symbolize courageous resistance to Mugabe's repressive regime — and changed politics in Zimbabwe.
Afghanistan's Lone Psychiatric Hospital Reveals Mental Health Crisis Fueled By War
The Red Crescent Secure Psychiatric Institution is the only high-security psychiatric facility in Afghanistan. Many of the hospital's almost 300 patients are chained and sedated.