Why The President Of Ghana Said He Was Like A Dead Goat
We're not making this up. President Mahama said he was like a dead goat. He later issued a correction: He's actually like a living goat.
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In A Viral Video, A Misleading Taste Of What It's Like In Egyptian Prison
A government report — and a video leaked with it — gave a rosy impression of conditions inside a notorious prison, even as accounts of torture stream from Egypt's swelling prison population.
The Marketing Of Moringa: Is This The New Kale?
It could be. The moringa tree grows like a weed and has nutritious leaves and seed pods. But in both the developing and developed world, folks aren't always eager to try it.
Kerry: U.S. Will Take 100,000 Refugees A Year By 2017
The secretary of state said the U.S. would ratchet up the number of migrants Washington accepts over the next few years to help the European Union deal with the ongoing crisis.
Dozens Of Migrants Feared Dead In Aegean Sea Boat Accidents
At least 13 refugees were killed when a ferry boat hit their dinghy and two dozen other are missing in after a boat sank off the Greek island of Lesbos.
Croatia, Hungary Trade Refugees And Harsh Words
Zagreb has begun sending thousands of migrants back to hard-line Hungary, sparking a war of words between the two nations over border security.
The Good News And Bad News About How People Die
Childhood malnutrition and unsafe water are no longer in the top 10 of risks for death. But lifestyle-related risks, from smoking to diets high in salt and low in fruits, are killing millions.
Why India Is A Hotbed Of Antibiotic Resistance And Sweden Is Not
In the developing world, antibiotics are now being overused — just like in the U.S. So antibiotic resistance is a growing global issue. But some countries have figured out a solution.
Presidential Guard Announces Takeover Of Burkina Faso
A military coup has been announced in the West African country of Burkina Faso. The coup comes just weeks ahead of an election meant to complete a transition back to democratic rule.
Unable To Get Into Hungary, Thousands Of Migrants Try Croatia
More than 6,000 so far have entered the Balkan nation from neighboring Serbia after Hungary cracked down at its border, erecting a fence and turning back refugees with tear gas and water cannons.