When the Russian foreign minister jokes about former FBI director Comey’s firing
Sergey Lavrov reacts sarcastically to questions about President Trump’s firing of James Comey.
Devotees mark Buddha’s birthday in Malaysia
Thousands of devotees gather in Malaysian temples to celebrate Buddha’s birth, death and enlightenment — a festival marked on different days across the region, which is also known as Wesak day. Video provided by AFP
South Korea’s new president Moon says willing to go to Pyongyang
South Korea’s new president is sworn in, just a day after a landslide election victory, and immediately declared his willingness to visit Pyongyang amid high tensions with the nuclear-armed North. Video provided by AFP
Get paid to move to this charming Italian village
The village has less than 400 residents and is hoping attract newcomers with a cash incentive.
That full-fat dairy stuff — cheese, yogurt, milk -— isn’t bad for you, study finds
International team that analyzed 29 studies found that dairy products — even high-fat ones — do not increase the risk of heart attacks and strokes.
New parents build backyard bar to enjoy while their baby sleeps
A couple in the UK decided to adapt to the lifestyle changes of having a baby, by just building their own bar in the backyard. Keri Lumm (@thekerilumm) reports.
This Italian village is offering $2,175 in cash and $50 rents if you move there
Bormida, located in the mountainous Liguria region, only has 394 residents — and the mayor wants to change that.
Turkey miffed by U.S. decision to arm Kurds; Mattis downplays rift
Turkey on Wednesday rebuffed U.S. efforts to downplay the decision to arm Kurd military units to fight the Islamic State.
Russian foreign minister jokes about FBI director Comey being fired
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov reacts sarcastically to questions about President Donald Trump’s firing of former FBI Director James Comey. (May 10)
U.S. to arm controversial Kurdish fighters
The YPG is a dominant force within the Syrian Democratic Forces. Turkey considers the YPG a terrorist group. Video provided by Newsy
