Take The Plunge Into World Toilet Day
They say every dog has its day. So does every toilet. And that day is today: World Toilet Day.
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Backlash Fails To Deter Protesters In Hong Kong's Mongkok Camp
Armed with a court injunction, city court bailiffs could move to clear part of the Mongkok camp this week. Protesters seem unfazed. They've seen it all, including having dead rodents dropped on them.
Bloodmobiles To Collect Plasma From West Africa's Ebola Survivors
Researchers gear up tests in West Africa to see whether blood from Ebola survivors can help people who are sick with the disease. This is part of a broader effort to test therapies in West Africa.
India Quarantines Ebola Survivor Because Of Infectious Semen
Ebola can linger in semen for months after a person recovers from the disease. So survivors are typically given condoms and a stern warning. But India is being more cautious.
What You Need To Know About The Keystone XL Oil Pipeline
The long-delayed project is a jobs generator to some and an ecological disaster to others. Ahead of a key Senate vote, we revisit what the Keystone XL pipeline would do and why it's so contentious.
Hong Kong Clears Part Of Main Protest Camp
Pro-democracy protesters had held the site outside Hong Kong's main government buildings for nearly two months. "We will proceed on the principle of peace and nonviolence," said one protest leader.
North Korea's Charm Offensive Doesn't Distract From Human Rights Record
A UN General Assembly committee that deals with human rights and social issues is expected to vote on a measure that puts Pyongyang on a path toward the International Criminal Court.
French Authorities Work To Identify Militant In ISIS Video
One of the Islamist militants identified in the recent beheading video is a 22-year-old Frenchman from Normandy, who locals say had a traditional Catholic upbringing.
Synagogue Attack Fuels Rising Tensions In Jerusalem
Palestinian attackers killed four people praying in a Jerusalem synagogue, raising fears of increased unrest and violence in the city.
China Agrees To Pollution Limits, But Will It Make A Difference?
China has for the first time announced a ceiling to its future carbon emissions. Critics say the commitment is primarily symbolic, and unlikely to have a significant impact in the near future.