Comet Lander Wakes Up, Calls Home, After Long Sleep
A little sunlight applied to solar panels proved the cure for what ailed the European Space Agency's Philae lander, which had been dormant from lack of power since November.
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U.S. Airstrikes In Libya Kill Algerian Militant Mokhtar Belmokhtar
Belmokhtar, a leader of al-Qaida's arm in North Africa, masterminded the 2013 attack on an Algerian gas plant in which 38 foreign hostages were killed.
Pope Creates Tribunal To Investigate Bishops Accused Of Hiding Sex Abuse
Pope Francis has created a tribunal to hear cases of bishops who failed to protect kids from pedophile priests.
Creepy Or Comforting? South Korea Tracks Smartphones To Curb MERS
The government is trying to strike a balance between doing too little and doing too much to stop an outbreak of the deadly Middle East respiratory syndrome. But has it stepped over a line?
Editing The Climate Talkers: Punctuation's Effect On Earth's Fate
The littlest things — punctuation, precise word choice and grammar — can hold tremendous power in worldwide climate negotiations. This year in Europe, editors get a chance to help make history.
For Yemen's Ousted President, A Five-Star Exile With No End In Sight
Talks to resolve the conflict in Yemen begin Monday in Geneva. Yemen's ousted president and his former ministers are hoping it will lead to a return to their homeland.
As Egyptian Activists Vanish, Suspicion Falls On The Security Forces
Egyptian activists disappeared in years past and now it's happening again, according to human rights groups. They are again blaming the security forces, who have been cracking down on dissent.
Brazilians Take A Swing At Mosquitoes With The Zap Racket
The electrified tennis racket that kills mosquitoes is ubiquitous in Brazil. It's deeply deeply satisfying to use. But it does take technique.
Brutal Attacks On Nuns Put India's Christians On Edge
Despite a rash of attacks in recent weeks, Christians in India seem more willing to believe that the crimes were committed by thugs than Hindu religious extremists.
To Counter Russia, U.S. Mulling Tanks, Heavy Guns For Eastern Europe
The proposal, which requires approval from Defense Secretary Ash Carter and President Obama, would also place equipment in the Baltic states of Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia.