Asian Markets Take A Dive As China Further Devalues Its Currency
China's currency took another sharp drop Wednesday, sending stocks down across Asia.
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The number of migrants arriving in Germany is the highest in 30 years. The port city of Hamburg is one of many setting up "tent cities" to house migrants because they have no place else to put them.
Greek Historian: History Shows 'There Is Always An End To All Problems'
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Researcher Shares Hypothesis About Location Of Queen Nefertiti's Tomb
Nicholas Reeves studied laser scans of King Tutankhamen's tomb. He saw what he thinks are clues about other chambers hidden behind gilded frescoes that decorate the tomb.
India Seeking $99 Million From Nestle Over Noodle Soup Scare
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Why Did Robert Mugabe Ban Goats From A City Where There Are No Goats?
Zimbabwe's capital has virtually no goats. Yet the president has issued a ban, stating: "We do not want ... the sort of mayhem you see in other countries where you see goats in the city center."
Why Letting Women Take Tea Breaks Was Once Considered Dangerous
Reformers of the 19th century warned that taking a tea break would steer Irish peasant women to thoughts of revolutionary feminism.
Mexicans Question Whether 'El Chapo' Really Escaped Through Prison Tunnel
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U.S. Reacts Warily To Devaluation Of Chinese Currency
China's large and surprising devaluation of the yuan is rippling through financial markets. The devaluation could have an impact on the price of commodities and the exports of U.S. companies.