Officials in the Economic Community of West African States’ (ECOWAS) headquarters in Lagos, Nigeria have a dilemma: On the one hand, they want to ensure prosperity, democracy and security in the region. On the other, they want to keep this powerful regional bloc intact. So nowadays,...
Read full story →
Myanmar’s junta activated a national conscription law this week, and began arresting those resisting the draft – an attempt by the army to boost its numbers amid desertions and defeats in a fight against ethnic rebel groups that have led some to now question the...
Read full story →
A new law that bans begging in Luxembourg’s capital city to rein in organized criminal gangs is sparking outrage among some residents and human rights advocates, Euronews reported Wednesday. The controversy began last year when the Luxembourg City Council approved the legislation even as then-Home Affairs...
Read full story →
Thousands of Indian farmers clashed with police in the country’s capital New Delhi this week, after protests to demand guaranteed minimum prices for their crops, debt relief and policy reforms from the government spiraled out of control, the New York Times reported. Earlier this week, farmers...
Read full story →
In the animal kingdom, counting skills usually help creatures in going after larger meals or finding safety in groups. But a new study on clownfish showed that the colorful marine species is able to “count” to identify other fish, Science Magazine reported. The vibrant-looking fish, made famous...
Read full story →You don't have credit card details available. You will be redirected to update payment method page. Click OK to continue.