Jan 21 Why measuring plastic waste is the first step toward managing it By Clyde Eiríkur Hull, Eric Williams, The Conversation Researchers carried out a study in Trinidad and Tobago that applied economic principles to the island nation's plastics management challenge. Continue reading
Jan 21 Holocaust survivors return to Auschwitz 75 years after liberation By Markus Schreiber, Kirsten Grieshaber, Associated Press Today, the site of Auschwitz-Birkenau endures as the leading symbol of the terror of the Holocaust. Continue reading
Jan 21 WATCH: Trump addresses World Economic Forum at Davos Trump addressed the annual World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, hours before his historic impeachment trial was to reconvene in the U.S. Senate in Washington. Continue reading
Jan 21 More nations join China in responding to new coronavirus By Associated Press The Chinese government's confirmation that the new virus can spread between humans and has killed six people heightened fears on Tuesday as millions of Chinese planned to travel for the Lunar New Year holiday. Continue reading
Jan 20 Why Harry and Meghan's 'Megxit' is a crossroads for the UK on race By Courtney Vinopal When the duke and duchess of Sussex first announced that they intended to “step back” from their duties, it came as no surprise to the United Kingdom’s communities of color. Continue reading
Jan 20 Watch 4:07 News Wrap: At least 3 dead, dozens injured in Baghdad protests In our news wrap Monday, at least three people died and dozens were wounded after new battles broke out between anti-government protesters and security forces in Iraq. Demonstrators clogged Baghdad’s streets and threw rocks at security forces, who fired live… Continue watching
Jan 20 Watch 8:07 Could Australia's bushfire disaster alter the conversation on climate change? By Miles O'Brien Australia has been suffering a summer of extreme weather and dire consequences. Thunderstorms and hail have been pelting eastern sections of the country, while strong winds have produced dust storms. Plus, drought conditions and devastating bushfires remain a major problem. Continue watching
Jan 20 Trump heads to Davos as Senate readies for impeachment trial By Darlene Superville, Associated Press When President Donald Trump’s historic impeachment trial is called to order in the Senate this week, he'll be thousands of miles away at the Davos economic forum in the Swiss Alps. Continue reading
Jan 20 Guaidó meets Pompeo, condemns Venezuela for links to terrorism By Christine Armario, Associated Press Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaidó joined leaders from the United States and Latin America during a counter-terrorism conference at the General Santander Police Academy in Bogota, Colombia. Continue reading
Jan 20 Clashes in Baghdad kill 3 and wound dozens By Qassim Abdul-Zahra, Samya Kullab, Associated Press The clashes prompted authorities to close key streets and thoroughfares leading to the Iraqi capital's center. Continue reading