East Africa wants to curb imports of used clothes. But it’s not easy
Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania are major importers of used garments from the West and China.
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It’s like the Olympics – except steroids are allowed
The first ever Enhanced Games are taking place this weekend in Las Vegas, with big names, big money and much controversy.
In Japan, divorce splits parents from children. Could a law change end sole custody?
An amendment to Japan’s Civil Code looks set to allow shared parenting for the first time.
Chemical tank ‘on the edge’ of exploding in California as crews try to avert potential disaster
Firefighters on Saturday were trying to cool a chemical tank “literally on the edge” of exploding in Garden Grove, California, as they worked to avert
Gunshots heard near White House
Dozens of gunshots were heard near the White House Saturday evening, putting the White House on lockdown. Reporters at the North Lawn were rushed inside
Suspected gunman fatally shot by Secret Service near the White House, authorities say
A person who approached a White House security checkpoint and began firing at officers has died, according to federal officials. A bystander was also shot
Some Canadians from Gaza flotilla returning home after detainment by Israeli forces
Some of the Canadians who were part of a flotilla attempting to break Israel’s naval blockade of Gaza are set to return to Canada this
Shooting suspect killed near the White House
The suspect in a shooting near the White House has died after being shot by police officers, according to the US Secret Service (USSS).
US police responding to dozens of shots fired near the White House
Secret Service investigating reported gunfire, with Al Jazeera correspondent saying more than 30 shots heard.
Funerals for medics killed in Israeli air strikes in southern Lebanon
Funerals were held for paramedics killed by two Israeli air strikes in southern Lebanon on Friday.
Trump says Iran agreement ‘largely negotiated’, awaiting finalisation
US president says deal would include reopening Strait of Hormuz after call with Middle East leaders.
DR Congo players told to isolate before World Cup
The Democratic Republic of Congo’s World Cup squad must isolate for 21 days before they can enter the US because of the Ebola outbreak.
How Cuban-Americans feel about Raúl Castro’s indictment
The DOJ charged the former leader of Cuba with murder and other crimes for his alleged role in the downing of two civilian aircraft in
Watch: ‘Everybody back up!’ Moment car explodes in NYC
Viral footage circulating online shows flames and thick black smoke enveloping the street in New York.