Volcano Threat On Pacific Island Triggers Mass Evacuation
The Manaro Voui volcano is directly in the center of Ambae, an oblong island whose population is grouped primarily along the coast.
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As Scrutiny Of Social Networks Grows, Influence Attacks Continue In Real Time
Trolls, bots and other mischief aimed at shaping the U.S. information environment have continued long after the presidential election even as Washington focuses on Facebook and Twitter.
U.S. Border Patrol Concentrates On Recruiting Younger People
At the heart of President Trump's crusade to secure the southern border is a massive build-up of the Border Patrol. The president wants 5,000 new agents — that would expand the agency by a quarter.
U.S. Criticized For Lowering The Limit Of Refugees It Will Resettle
The Trump administration is keeping its promise to cut the number of refugees the U.S. will accept. This comes at a time when the world is dealing with the worst refugee crisis since World War Two.
In Spain, Catalans Are Divided Over Independence Vote As Referendum Approaches
Catalonia's independence referendum is scheduled for Oct. 1, but polls show as many as half of Catalans don't favor it. "For business owners, independence is a loaded issue," says a Catalan winemaker.
Some Survivors Of Mexico's Quake Wonder: When Can We Go Home?
Rescue efforts will soon come to a close in Mexico, where a 7.1 magnitude earthquake killed hundreds of people. Survivors displaced from damaged homes don't know when they'll get the okay to return.
The Strong Women Of Mongolia Are Ready To Take On The Patriarchy
They're better educated than men and have lower rates of unemployment. Yet they still run up against the patriarchy. A group called Women for Change wants to change that.
Trump Administration To Drop Refugee Cap To 45,000, Lowest In Years
It's a dramatic drop from the level set by the Obama administration. Refugee admissions have largely been on hold under Trump's travel ban executive orders.
In Earthquake Aftermath, It's Uncertain When Kids In Mexico Will Return To School
Many schools have gotten the green light to reopen, but others are either damaged or near damaged buildings. That uncertainty is putting a lot of stress on parents and kids hoping to get back to normal.
U.S. Slaps Hefty Tariff On Bombardier Jets, Angering Canada, U.K.
Ruling on a complaint by Boeing, the Commerce Department has imposed a 220 percent tariff on the import of the Montreal-based company's top-end C-Series passenger jet.