Business, Economics and Jobs

November 27, 2020

China’s investments helped Ethiopia become one of the world’s fastest-growing economies. Now, the country is embroiled in a conflict that has displaced tens of thousands — and threatens to destabilize a region in which China is heavily invested.

LGBTQ

Bars for queer and transgender women are disappearing worldwide. Will they survive the pandemic?

The World

November 24, 2020

During the pandemic, LGBTQ bars in London received extra help from the government. In the US, queer women are rallying to save and celebrate the last remaining 15 lesbian bars. In other parts of the world, like Turkey, government funding for LGBTQ venues is not a possibility.

Technology

This Afghan ‘computer nerd’ learned to code in a Greek program for refugees. He says it was 'life-changing.'

The World

November 24, 2020

Social Hackers Academy, an Athens-based nonprofit, tries to equip migrants, refugees and long-term unemployed people with on-demand, computer programming skills.

COVID-19: The latest from The World

For holiday travel, England uses COVID tests to reduce quarantines

Associated Press

November 24, 2020

In a boost to holiday travel that will be cheered by families and businesses, the British government has laid out a plan to reduce England's 14-day quarantine requirement for travelers from destinations not deemed safe to as little as five days if they test negative for COVID-19.

Science

Air transport sector faces sky-high challenges flying COVID-19 vaccines to far-flung places

The World

November 23, 2020

To soar past the pandemic, aviation planners are busy sorting out the logistics and distribution difficulties of bringing delicate cargo to distant locales.

Sports

Amid esports boom, China introduces new restrictions to regulate the industry

The World

November 23, 2020

At the League of Legends World Championship held in Shanghai last month, more than 3 million people entered to win a ticket to attend the finals. Only 6,000 were allowed in because of social distancing rules due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Military

Military experts say a US troop withdrawal complicates conditions on the ground

The World

November 19, 2020

Acting Defense Secretary Chris Miller has announced a major troop withdrawal in Afghanistan, Iraq and Somalia. The news is being met with plenty of skepticism.

Conflict

What does Pompeo's historic West Bank visit mean for US-Israel policy?

The World

November 19, 2020

America’s top diplomat Mike Pompeo made history Thursday by becoming the first US secretary of state to visit an Israeli settlement in the occupied West Bank, the entirety of which Palestinians claim as a part of their future state.

Top of The World

Pfizer vaccine trial shows 95% success rate; US to cut troop levels in Afghanistan, Iraq; FAA clears 737 Max to fly

The World

November 18, 2020

Pharmaceutical giant Pfizer has ended its COVID-19 vaccine trial with a 95% success rate. Acting US Defense Secretary Christopher Miller announced that President Donald Trump has ordered the Pentagon to reduce the troop presence in Afghanistan and Iraq by Jan. 15. And, the Federal Aviation Administration cleared Boeing’s 737 Max jet to fly again.

On China's New Silk Road

India guards against China’s growing regional plans

The World

November 17, 2020

Leaders in Delhi have resisted Beijing’s efforts to pull India into networks that China leads or dominates, including the Belt and Road Initiative and China-Pakistan Economic Corridor.

Business, Economics and Jobs

As Ethiopia’s civil conflict intensifies, the future for Chinese investment is uncertain

Bars for queer and transgender women are disappearing worldwide. Will they survive the pandemic?

This Afghan ‘computer nerd’ learned to code in a Greek program for refugees. He says it was 'life-changing.'

For holiday travel, England uses COVID tests to reduce quarantines

Air transport sector faces sky-high challenges flying COVID-19 vaccines to far-flung places

Amid esports boom, China introduces new restrictions to regulate the industry

Military experts say a US troop withdrawal complicates conditions on the ground

What does Pompeo's historic West Bank visit mean for US-Israel policy?

Pfizer vaccine trial shows 95% success rate; US to cut troop levels in Afghanistan, Iraq; FAA clears 737 Max to fly

India guards against China’s growing regional plans

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