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Thunberg Nobel Prize Would've Been at Odds with Norway's Carbon Footprint
While the young activist was a favorite, the 2019 award went to Abiy Ahmed, the Prime Minister of Ethiopia.
Nobel Prize Live Stream: How to Watch The Peace Award Announcement
There were 223 people and 78 organizations, totaling 301 candidates, that were considered for the award this year.
'Kill the Gays' Bill Revived by Ugandan Government
The Ugandan bill—colloquially known as "Kill the Gays"—was nullified in 2014 on a technicality but the government said it plans to resurrect the bill within a few weeks.
What Message the Nobel Committee Could Have Sent By Choosing Thunberg
Newsweek spoke to political scientists, authors, commentators and climate scientists to find out.
North Korea to U.S.: Come Up With a Deal, There's A 'Limit to Our Patience'
Shortly after North Korea launched its latest submarine-launched ballistic missile test, the U.S. tested an even farther-flying weapon, something Pyongyang views as a "provocation."
Retired General to Fox Host On ISIS Defeat: 'You're Chasing a Myth'
"The only way this actually ends is when we protect ourselves against those who would threaten us," Jack Keane said.
Trump Ironically Accused Obama of Foreign Money Laundering 7 Years Ago
"Has Barack Obama been caught red handed laundering money into his campaign from illegal online foreign donations?" Trump tweeted on October 10, 2012.
World Mental Health Day: Suicide Prevention, Mental Health Promotion
Close to 800,000 people die by suicide each year in the United States.
Republican Congressman Blasts Trump's 'Weak Move' In Syria
"I don't understand how a president that claims he's the toughest President ever would do such a weak move like this," Representative Adam Kinzinger said.
Nobel Peace Prize Could Be Stinging Rebuff to Brazilian President Bolsonaro
Raoni Metuktire has been an outspoken activist against Brazilian leaders who have been dismissive of the destruction plaguing the Amazon.
Japanese Student Gets Top Marks For Writing Essay In Invisible Ink
Eimi Haga, a first year student at Mie University in Japan, had been tasked with writing about a visit to the Ninja Museum of Igaryu for her ninja history class.
Buckingham Palace Denies Prince Andrew Has Hired a Spin Doctor
Prince Andrew has been dogged for months by negative headlines over his well-publicized friendship with convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein.
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Ranked: The 20 Happiest Countries in the World
The U.S. is becoming increasingly unhappy, according to the latest edition of the annual World Happiness Report.
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Ranked: The World's Best Cities to Live In
Western European cities dominate Mercer's annual Quality of Living survey. The top U.S. city comes in at 34th.
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Geneva Auto Show 2019: Ridiculously Fast and Incredibly Expensive Supercars and Hypercars, in Pictures
The high-end performance cars on show in Geneva range from the hundreds of thousands of dollars to more than $18 million.
Climate Activist Glues Hand to Plane Roof During Airport Protest
The protester has been identified as Irish paralympian James Brown, who is registered as visually impaired and won the bronze medal for cycling in the 2012 Olympics.
Stalker Finds Japanese Idol's Home From Reflections in Her Pupils
Japanese idol Ena Matsuoka was attacked outside her home by a crazed fan. After he was arrested, the stalker explained the complex way he'd located her by zooming in on a photo and finding the reflection of a sign.
Retired Admiral: Syria Withdrawal 'Will Absolutely' Allow ISIS to Reform
"This is heart-rending for anybody who has shed blood, who has deployed forward," former NATO Supreme Allied Commander James Stavridis said.
Thousands Already Displaced by Turkish Offensive In Syria: Rights Groups
The International Rescue Committee has also warned that as many as 300,000 people could be displaced by Turkey's military offensive.
Climate Change Protester Infiltrates Plane, Is Heckled By Passengers
Footage captured by another passenger on the Aer Lingus flight showed the protester repeatedly apologizing to disgruntled passengers as he lectured them on climate change.
Pork-Loving Christian Area in Indonesia Fights Halal Tourism with Pig Fest
Residents around the Lake Toba area in Indonesia are resisting Muslim tourism with a pig festival.
Queensland Government Wants Stricter Search and Seizure Laws for Protesters
Queensland government may enact stricter search and seizure laws against Extinction Rebellion protesters.
China Backs Pakistan on Kashmir, Boosts Military Ties Before India Meeting
China "supports the Pakistani side" and says "the rights and wrongs are clear" in Kashmir, but there's an even wider game of geopolitical competition playing out in Asia.
U.S. Policy in Syria Is Set to Fail Without Diplomacy, Experts Say
The U.S. appears to have set itself and its Kurdish allies up for disaster by neglecting to help them negotiate a diplomatic solution with Turkey as well as the Syrian government.
Trump 'Complied With His Duty to Uphold the Constitution' With Syria Move
The president "recognized that sending American troops to Syria is not in the best national security interest of the United States," Andrew Napolitano said.