UN warns of overdose deaths after Afghan opium production plummets
VIENNA (Reuters) - The Taliban-ordered crash in opium production in Afghanistan, long the world's dominant supplier, could drive up overdose…
Three ideas to beat the heat, and the people who made them happen
As dangerous heat becomes impossible to ignore, an array of practical innovations are emerging around the world to protect people…
India’s Modi wins test of strength in parliament with election of speaker
MUMBAI (Reuters) - Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi passed the first big political test of his third term on Wednesday…
Father, awaiting Julian Assange’s arrival in Australia, says he never gave up
CANBERRA (Reuters) - Julian Assange's father, John Shipton, could breathe a massive sigh of relief on Wednesday after a decade-long…
Myanmar junta still able to access weapons and money overseas, says UN expert
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - International efforts to isolate Myanmar's ruling junta appear to have dented its ability to purchase new military…
Kenya president backs down on tax hikes after deadly unrest
NAIROBI (Reuters) -Kenyan President William Ruto on Wednesday withdrew planned tax hikes, bowing to pressure from protesters who had stormed…
Yacht crew expected to deny arson charges over fire on Greek island
ATHENS (Reuters) - The crew members of a yacht accused of starting a forest fire last week on the Greek…
NATO picks Netherlands’ Mark Rutte as next boss
BRUSSELS (Reuters) -NATO on Wednesday selected Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte as NATO's next boss, as the war in Ukraine…
Biden announces process to pardon US veterans convicted by military for gay sex
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Joe Biden issued a proclamation on Wednesday that would set in motion a process to pardon…