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One of the world's most sacred places is being turned into a luxury mega-resort
For years, visitors would venture up Mount Sinai with a Bedouin guide to watch the sunrise over the pristine, rocky landscape or go on…
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Watch: World's largest Muslim nation drops aid into Gaza
Indonesia has released footage of its military cargo planes dropping aid into Gaza in a bid to alleviate the suffering of Palestinians…
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One of the world's tallest trees is burning. Why can't firefighters put it out?
When flames were spotted within one of the world’s tallest trees, firefighters flooded the area. Drones, aircraft and hand crews worked…
Politics
Is the world's oldest leader set for an eighth term?
Cameroon's constitutional council has upheld the decision by the country's electoral body to exclude opposition leader Maurice Kamto from…
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Worlds in Rooms
I think that sometimes, when we look at art, we’re hoping to recapture a piece of our past—a golden time when we had a deep and…
Politics
Cameroon opposition leader banned from challenging world's oldest president
Cameroon's opposition leader Maurice Kamto has been excluded from the list of candidates in the 12 October presidential election. Only 13…
Politics
Trump’s EPA Is Now Flouting the World’s Highest Court
Consider the testimony of the United States in the ICJ case, submitted in 2024 by then–State Department legal adviser Richard Visek. After…
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This Colorful Mountain in Peru Was Once Hidden by Snow—Now It’s One of the World’s Most Popular Hikes
Hidden beneath layers of snow until just a few years ago, this colorful mountain in Peru is now one of the most popular and photogenic…
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China starts construction of world’s biggest hydropower dam in Tibet
China has started building a mega-dam on the Yarlung Zangbo River in Tibet, which could become the world’s largest source of hydroelectric…
Politics
How the world’s nuclear watchdog monitors facilities around the world – and what it means that Iran kicked it out
What happens when a country seeks to develop a peaceful nuclear energy program? Every peaceful program starts with a promise not to build…
Politics
World's oldest president to seek eighth term
The world's oldest head of state, Cameroon's President Paul Biya, 92, has said he will run once more for re-election in October aiming to…
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World's most expensive cheese sells for $42,232
July 8 (UPI) -- A Cabrales cheese aged in a cave for 10 months received top marks in a competition in Spain and earned a Guinness World…
Business
New York City casinos could become world’s biggest, bidders predict
Bidders for three New York City-area casino licences are projecting revenue that would place them among the most lucrative resorts in the…
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Indonesia's fight to clean up 'the world's most polluted river'
Wida Widiarti has spent her entire life near the Citarum River on Indonesia's main island of Java. That means she has witnessed first-hand…
Politics
Cameroon's president, the world's oldest, likely faces election challenge from close allies
YAOUNDE, Cameroon (AP) — Cameroon’s longtime President Paul Biya is gearing up for a likely election challenge from two of his closest…
Business
Nvidia set to become world’s most valuable company in history
[OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA] Nvidia was on track to become the most valuable company in history on Thursday (Jul 3), with the chipmaker’s market…
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Italy forges on with world's largest suspension bridge
Italy hopes to begin constructing the world's largest suspension bridge connecting Sicily to the Italian mainland this summer amid…
Politics
German minister calls for world's oceans to be better protected
German Environment Minister Carsten Schneider on Tuesday called for greater efforts to protect the world's oceans, as the United Nations…
Business
Musk-Tied Investor Clashes With One of World’s Biggest Asset Managers
A prominent Silicon Valley investor is in a bitter dispute with his former employer, one of the world’s largest asset managers, accusing…
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World's richest 10% caused two thirds of global warming: study
The world’s wealthiest 10 per cent of individuals are responsible for two thirds of global warming since 1990, researchers said on…
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World’s trade superhighway feels strain from US-China decoupling
Container liners are starting to sever shipping routes that link the US and China across the Pacific, as US President Donald Trump’s trade…
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World's longest suspension bridge to be built over earthquake fault line
Construction of what would be the world's longest suspension bridge is scheduled to begin this year, according to the Italian government.…
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China Shatters Record With 'World's Tallest Bridge'
China is nearly set to open a new bridge that will shatter the previous world record for the world's tallest bridge. Currently, the…
Politics
Somehow the World’s Fiscal Role Models Are Now Greece and Argentina
While most major countries, led by the U.S., continue to grow their government debt, the fiscal disasters of yesteryear are reporting…