Two Iraqi boys who escaped Islamic State captivity tell The Associated Press that the militants forced hundreds of boys, some as young as 7 or 8, into training to become fighters and suicide bombers. (May 10)
This Australian politician is making history in the nation’s Parliament. Although it does not imply passing a law, but rather breaking down the taboo of women breastfeeding in the workplace. Susana Victoria Perez (@susana_vp) has more.
Sergey Lavrov reacts sarcastically to questions about President Trump’s firing of James Comey.
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 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
The village has less than 400 residents and is hoping attract newcomers with a cash incentive.
International team that analyzed 29 studies found that dairy products — even high-fat ones — do not increase the risk of heart attacks and strokes.
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.
Bormida, located in the mountainous Liguria region, only has 394 residents — and the mayor wants to change that.
Turkey on Wednesday rebuffed U.S. efforts to downplay the decision to arm Kurd military units to fight the Islamic State.
