Arrests, intimidation stoke fear in Pakistan’s politics
A crackdown on Pakistan’s main opposition party that has seen dozens of leaders and lawmakers…
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Showdown looms on plastic treaty days before deadline
Diplomats warned Friday of a looming showdown in negotiations to reach the world’s first deal…
Drinking Lots of Water Really Is Good for You, Study Finds
Key Takeaways Drinking eight cups of water per day seems to be good advice, according…
Most Americans Don’t Know Alcohol’s Links to Cancer
Key Takeaways Alcohol advertising is apparently drowning out warnings about the cancer risks posed by…
Kids From Poorer Homes May Have Worse Outcomes If MS Strikes
Key Takeaways MS developing in childhood is rare, but new research suggests socioeconomics play a…
Premature Birth Could Impact Life Span for Decades
Key Takeaways Babies born before they are full term have a lasting risk for premature…
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala: the WTO’s trailblazing motivator
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, reappointed on Friday as head of the World Trade Organization, hinged her leadership…
WTO chief reappointed as Trump threat looms
World Trade Organization chief Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala was reappointed Friday for a second term, in the…
US landmine offer to Ukraine throws treaty into ‘crisis’: campaign group
A US offer to give Ukraine anti-personnel mines to help battle Russia’s invasion has thrown…
British MPs debate contentious assisted dying law
UK lawmakers debated Friday whether to advance divisive and emotive legislation to allow assisted dying…