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Jane Goodall, who rocked science with her chimps, is as important and mesmerizing as ever, but for a very different reason now.
The Crisis That Changed Pope Francis
Pope Francis was not always as unorthodox as now. In fact, for 50 years he was known as an autocratic hardliner, until a moment of crisis changed his world view
How Ready Is Europe for Ebola?
In the midst of one of the most gruesome plagues of the new century, many of the world's most advanced countries have no stocks of Ebola drugs, are tortured by the ethics of using blood from survivors and are compromised by the use of experimental treatments
The Blue Bulldog
Patrick Lynch, who leads the biggest police union in the nation, thinks all the people complaining about police brutality should be afraid. Very afraid
Camps Bring Further Danger to Rohingya Muslims Fleeing Potential Genocide in Burma
Observers say genocidal killings are being carried out by armed Buddhist police in the internment camps housing the Rohingya Muslims, one of the most persecuted communities in the world, according to the UN
In Focus
Keep the Faith
Jehovah’s Witnesses are celebrating the centenary of the group’s belief that Jesus Christ began ruling over God’s Kingdom in 1914. One of the biggest gatherings – more than 70,000 delegates from 60 countries – is held at the Etihad Stadium in Melbourne, Australia, where under the motto ‘Keep Seeking First God’s Kingdom’, some 500 people are baptised by total immersion.
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Periscope
An examination of health, economic and education data help explain why the disease escalated so severely in three nations.
The 'Russian Submarine' in Swedish Waters Isn't the Only Unwelcome Visitor in the Baltic Sea
Sweden, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia are all reporting massively increased military trespassing by the Russian military
Beijing's Crushing of Democracy in Hong Kong Sends Chills Through Taiwan
The quashing of pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong is souring China's relations with Taiwan
Kurds Accuse Turkey of Supporting ISIS
Tensions high as Kurds accuse Erdogan's government of wilful obstruction in the defence of Kobane and even supporting ISIS
The Good News About the Great Ebola Panic
The current hysteria has been a wake-up call about infectious disease we should all be worried about
Podemos: The Radical Party Turning Spanish Politics on Its Head
As Europe's anti-elite rebellion gains pace, an energetic new Spanish party is surging into the limelight - and becoming a genuine contender for next year's election
Over Half of Europe's Bankers Bypass the EU Bonus Cap
Newsweek reveals that more than half of Europe's banks are planning to bypass new laws restricting bumper bonuses
Horizons
Scientists are developing artificial intelligence so sophisticated that they think relationships – both platonic and sexual – will become commonplace within our lifetimes
Take Your Hands Off the Wheel of Death
Tesla's autopilot car is leading a better way to get from Point A to Point B without a detour to the morgue
A Pill Could Help Alcoholics, and Let Them Drink in Moderation
A new drug lets you drink without becoming a drunk.
Downtime
For just $40, you could have everything you need to ink yourself at home.
A Panel of Dads Reviews the New Tweedy Album
Is the band Tweedy, with Wilco's Jeff Tweedy and son, really dad rock? We investigate.
Is a Catskills Town Divided by Antisemitism or Greedy Developers?
Is the village of Bloomingburg, New York, trying to slow growth—or block Ultra-Orthodox Jews from moving in?
YouTube Creates Its Own Celebrities - Complete With Screaming Fans
Most people over 30 would struggle to recognise them, but YouTube, with six billion hours of video per month being watched, is creating its own celebrities