The European Union is deporting asylum-seekers — escorting them by ferry from Greek islands to Turkey. The deportations are part of an EU deal with Turkey to deter migrants from coming to Europe.
For years global organizations have been trying to rein in the abuse that cost governments hundreds of billions of dollars a year. Some progress is being made but there's a lot of work to do.
After steady complaints by taxi drivers in Kenya that the ride-sharing service Uber is stealing their business, six men were arrested last week and charged with attempted murder of an Uber driver.
The team trounced Syracuse 82-51 to win a record fourth straight NCAA championship. Commentator Frank Deford has an appreciation of the team, along with its coach and star player Breanna Stewart.
Mara Liasson has the results; Brian Mann of North Country Public Radio looks ahead to the N.Y. primary. Steve Inskeep talks to Terry Madonna of Franklin and Marshall College about the Pa. primary.
The Labor Department unveils a rule imposing limits on how financial advisers and brokers may offer advice to people saving for retirement. The rule changes how these advisers can earn commissions.
The Labor Department rule regarding retirement planning is opposed by Wall Street. Renee Montagne talks to Jules Gaudreau, president of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors.
A Tunisian woman talks about her two daughters who joined ISIS — including one who married a notorious militant, who was later killed in a U.S. airstrike.
That means only the sender and recipient of a message can view it. The people who run the popular messaging service cannot, and they cannot hand data over to law enforcement.
Research indicates when a partner dies happy and contented, that stays with the other person a long time, but when a partner dies unhappy and in pain, those feelings stay with the other one, too.
A humble bake sale that tried to show the gender pay gap has ended in death threats.
International Monetary Fund Managing Director Christine Lagarde said the Washington-based lender is determined to help Greece but the country needs to implement substantial reforms to make this possible.
Erstwhile occupants of the landmark Schubart Park towers in the Pretoria’s CBD will have to wait until late next year before returning to their homes.
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Over the past century, small-town seed businesses have given way to global enterprises. The story of one small seed company in Nebraska helps explain what drove the transformation.
An Australian man facing drug charges in Perth has been arrested in Bali for allegedly impersonating another Australian and using multiple fake identities.
The war of words between DMK chief M Karunanidhi and AIADMK ministers on joining the Uday scheme, preservation of the biodiversity of the Western Ghats and purchase of LED bulbs continued on Wednesday.
The war of words between DMK chief M Karunanidhi and AIADMK ministers on joining the Uday scheme, preservation of the biodiversity of the Western Ghats and purchase of LED bulbs continued on Wednesday.
Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) — the country’s largest pension fund — announced Wednesday that it will purchase a 40 percent stake in Glencore’s agricultural unit. The deal, finalized as part of the Anglo-Swiss mining and commodity giant’s move to reduce its debt burden, is valued at $2.5 billion, payable in cash.
By Joo Kyung-don SEOUL, April 6 (Yonhap) -- Mauricio Sulaiman, the head of the World Boxing Council (WBC), said Wednesday he expects to see a "new era" in South Korean boxing, as the organization plans to help the country revive the sport by introduci
SEOUL, April 6 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's Vice Foreign Minister Lim Sung-nam on Wednesday expressed his "deepest condolences" over the death of Hans-Dietrich Genscher, Germany's former foreign minister and key architect of the country's 1990 reunificati
SEOUL, April 6 (Yonhap) -- North Korea said Wednesday it is sticking to its stance to seek dialogue with South Korea with the aim of improving inter-Korean ties in what may be a peace gesture in the face of tougher U.N. sanctions. The North's comme
Kolkata, Apr 6 () A top official of the Hyderabad-based construction company which was responsible for building Vivekananda flyover that collapsed last week killing 26 people and injuring 89 others, has been arrested, police said today.
BLOOMINGTON, Indiana - Over the years, Michael Duff has learned a lot about what makes a good bow. His business, Berg Bows, has created viola, violin and cello bows that have become favorites with musicians across the world.
