Why South Africa regrets its post-apartheid liberal asylum laws
Tough proposals will have far-reaching consequences for foreign nationals who seek refuge in the country.
1970-01-01 08:00
China's Jan-Oct property sales fell 6.8% y/y, investment down 9.3%
BEIJING Property sales by floor area in China fell 6.8% year-on-year in January-October, compared with a 7.5% slide
1970-01-01 08:00
Why Buffy Sainte-Marie's 'pretendian' case strikes a nerve
The folk singer is the latest, and biggest, name caught up in questions around indigenous identity.
1970-01-01 08:00
MLB Insider: Explaining my National League Rookie of the Year ballot
This year, I was tasked with voting for the National League Rookie of the Year. Here's my ballot and what went into each decision.
1970-01-01 08:00
Soccer-Hayes hired in record deal to turn around US women's soccer team
(Reuters) -Long-time Chelsea manager Emma Hayes has been named as head coach of the United States women's national soccer team,
1970-01-01 08:00
Jury hears Canadian man who killed Muslim family was on drugs
Nathaniel Veltman has pleaded not guilty to the murders, arguing he was in a "dreamlike state".
1970-01-01 08:00
Pelosi hammer attack accused David DePape tearfully testifies of bizarre plot
David DePape says he planned to lure "targets" to the Pelosi home, including Tom Hanks and George Soros.
1970-01-01 08:00
Thailand's $14 billion digital handout an antidote to economic 'crisis' - PM's advisor
By Panu Wongcha-um and Devjyot Ghoshal BANGKOK Thailand's new government will use its controversial digital handout plan to
1970-01-01 08:00
Bird of Century: Pūteketeke wins NZ poll after campaign by John Oliver
The Pūteketeke won after the US talk show host's self-described "alarmingly aggressive" campaign.
1970-01-01 08:00
Why Are the First Notes of a Tonal Scale Called ‘Do, Re, Mi’?
Solmization, or the practice of assigning syllables to the different “steps” of the scale, originated in ancient India.
1970-01-01 08:00
Australia wages post largest rise on record in Q3
SYDNEY Australian wages posted the largest increase on record last quarter as a sharp rise in minimum wages
1970-01-01 08:00
A Brief History of Black Friday
It’s the unofficial start of the holiday shopping season, but where did this tradition start? And just how big is it?
1970-01-01 08:00