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A long ling of military vehicles are shown painted in green-colored camoflage driving on a road.

Ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi charged following coup

Top of The World: Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi who has been detained by authorities since Monday following a coup by the country’s military has now been formally charged. And, the Oxford-AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine may reduce the spread of the virus by two-thirds and prevent severe disease. Also, a devastating wildfire in Australia has torched more than 70 homes near the country’s western city of Perth.

Ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi charged following coup
A woman wearing headphones leans back on a settee staring at the ceiling in an artistic portrait

Micropixie expresses alienation of immigrant experience with music, sci-fi

Micropixie expresses alienation of immigrant experience with music, sci-fi
Oxford's Out of the Blue a cappella group.

All I want for Christmas is Oxford's Out of The Blue

All I want for Christmas is Oxford's Out of The Blue
Rescue Annie

Here's the story behind the 'most kissed face' in the world

Here's the story behind the 'most kissed face' in the world

Mapouka: Ivory Coast's Dance-Style Version of 'Twerking'

Mapouka: Ivory Coast's Dance-Style Version of 'Twerking'

Muslim Community in Britain Reacts to Child Sex Scandal

A high profile case of child rape and human trafficking in the UK has led to the conviction of men of Pakistani and North African origin. Talat Ahmed is Chair of the Social and Family affairs committee for the Muslim Council of Britain.

Muslim Community in Britain Reacts to Child Sex Scandal

Want to Give Back? Get a Job on Wall Street

Want to Give Back? Get a Job on Wall Street

Tolkien's Take on America: Middle Earth's Fiscal Cliff?

The World's Alex Gallafent assesses British fantasy writer J.R.R. Tolkien's views on, not Middle Earth or hobbits, but America.

Tolkien's Take on America: Middle Earth's Fiscal Cliff?

Low expectations for any U.S. president to jumpstart Middle East peace

U.S. presidents often talk of their hope to find peace in the Middle East and they practically always talk about their support for Israel's security. But on the ground there, expectations are much lower. And perhaps with good reason.

Low expectations for any U.S. president to jumpstart Middle East peace
Air Force study subject receives tDCS

Electricity could boost your kid's brainpower

If a little electrical stimulation to your kid's head could help with schoolwork, would you be interested?

Electricity could boost your kid's brainpower

Burmese activist Aung San Suu Kyi's U.S. visit marked with delicate diplomatic dance

Aung San Suu Kyi has emerged from the shadows of protest in Myanmar and taking a seat in the country's government. That's enabled her to travel the world, finally, and to the United States this week. But her visit comes shortly before the visit of the president who implemented reforms that freed her, which has forced the U.S., and her, into difficult balancing act.

Burmese activist Aung San Suu Kyi's U.S. visit marked with delicate diplomatic dance

Filipino-Americans finally 'making waves' in politics

For years, Filipinos have been largely absent from American politics, despite being the second-largest group of Asian- Americans. But, for at least two people in California, that's starting to change.

Filipino-Americans finally 'making waves' in politics

Britain Turns to an Insect to Get Rid of an Invasive Plant

Scientists are turning to an insect to get rid of the invasive Japanese knotweed.

Britain Turns to an Insect to Get Rid of an Invasive Plant
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Shakespeare by Anonymous

The movie Anonymous directed by Roland Emmerich opens this week. Except for the heavy use of computer-generated images, it's nothing like his previous disasteramas – The Day After Tomorrow, Independence Day and 2012.

Shakespeare by Anonymous

Typewriters from India

We're looking for a city in India for the Geo Quiz. It's located in the state of Maharashtra. Mumbai is there, too, and until recently, a company was making manual typewriters at a factory there...

Typewriters from India