Footprint of Deepwater Oil Spill Bigger Than We Thought
The discovery of damaged coral far from the spill’s epicenter signals widespread damage.
Nigeria Searches for Potentially Ebola-Exposed People
As authorities search for fellow passengers of an infected flyer, an American doctor fights for his life
Exodus: Europe's Jews Are Fleeing Once Again
A spike in anti-Semitic attacks has sent shockwaves through the Jewish community. From Amiens to Athens, the world's oldest hatred is flourishing anew
Ocean Acidification Could Devastate Alaskans
“The potential is certainly there for it to be a rapid event, literally overnight."
Chinese Police Shoot Dead Dozens After Attack in Xinjiang: Xinhua
A gang armed with knives had first attacked a police station and government offices in the town of Elixku
Israel Knocks Out Gaza's Only Power Plant as It Digs In for Long Fight
"The power plant is finished," said its director, as the Israeli assault intensified, detroying a Hamas leader's house and killing at least 30 Palestinians
China Investigates Highest-Ranking Official Yet for Corruption
Zhou Yongkang, 71, is the most senior Chinese official to be ensnared in a graft scandal since the party swept to power in 1949
In Kosovo, Signs of Organ Harvesting During War
An inquiry found "compelling indications" that Kosovo Albanian guerrillas extracted body organs from Serb captives during the 1998-99 war and sold them
The BuzzFeed Scandal Explained by Shattered Glass GIFs
Who is Benny Johnson and why are people talking about him? We explain using GIFs from the 2003 drama Shattered Glass.
Can an Independent Kurdistan Reshape the Middle East?
The advent of a Kurdish state could have long reaching implications for the whole of the region
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