New South Korean President Moon Jae-in willing to visit North, talk to U.S., China
Moon’s softer stance on North Korea could create friction with Washington.
Chilean students protest for free education
Thousands of Chilean students take to the streets of Santiago protesting an education reform bill they say should cancel past and actual students loans, as well as implement free tuition. Video provided by AFP
India’s new maternity leave policy puts the rest of the world to shame
Check out India’s new maternity leave policy.
Blast at Mexico fireworks warehouse kills at least 14
An explosion at a fireworks warehouse in Mexico has killed at least 14 people, including 11 children, and wounded 22 in the second such tragedy in a matter of months. Video provided by AFP
Arming the Kurds: Why the U.S. is putting military needs over diplomacy
The Kurds are viewed by Turkey, a NATO ally and partner in the war against ISIS, as terrorists.
Earliest Pacific tropical depression on record forms
Tropical Depression One-E has formed in the eastern Pacific Ocean, about 335 miles south-southwest of San Salvador, El Salvador.
Infant ‘Baby Louie’ dinosaur identified as new species ‘baby dragon’
More than 20 years after it was featured on the cover of “National Geographic,” we finally know what type of dinosaur was encased in the fossilized egg.
South Korea’s Moon Jae-In turned into a Game of Thrones character
South Koreans didn’t need to be bored by hours of vote-counting and punditry that fill airtime ahead of the announcement of a winner in the country’s presidential election.
International Defence Fair opens in Turkey
The 13th International Defence Fair (IDEF) opens in Istanbul, showcasing all the latest innovations in war equipment. Video provided by AFP
