What can we learn from Portugal’s approach to drugs and addiction?
The Undark Podcast: Communities around the globe are struggling with a rise in drug overdoses and deaths. Now, they’re turning to Portugal, a country that decriminalized...
Man shot dead after ramming car into police at US Capitol
One officer has died of their injuries, another is in hospital in a “stable and non-threatening condition.” The suspect died after being shot by the police.
US and Iran leaders in historic phone call

US and Iran leaders speak for the first time in more than 30 years.

US and Iran leaders speak for the first time in more than...

Iran and US agree to new nuclear talks

Nuclear talks in Geneva next month between Iran and world powers, including the United States.

Nuclear talks in Geneva next month between Iran and world...

Briton held in Kenya over mall massacre

Man heading for London holding a British passport was stopped by Kenyan police and questioned over the Kenya mall attack.

Man heading for London holding a British passport was...

Quarter of Lebanon's population made up of Syrian refugees

According to the UN Refugee Agency, there were 660,000 Syrian refugees...

According to the UN Refugee Agency, there were 660,000...

Over 90 trapped in Mumbai building collapse

A multi-storey building in Mumbai has collapsed in Mumbai, leaving up to 90...

A multi-storey building in Mumbai has collapsed in Mumbai,...

Son of Chinese Army General jailed for rape

This was not the first time that the general's son was involved in an incident...

This was not the first time that the general's son was...

Madrid protests over Franco-era crimes

The Spanish Amnesty Law of 1977 prevents any Franco-era crime from being put to trial.

The Spanish Amnesty Law of 1977 prevents any Franco-era...

Merkel's 'energy revolution' depends on coalition with social-democrats

Merkel's 'green revolution' is widely seen as her biggest domestic policy.

Merkel's 'green revolution' is widely seen as her biggest...

Malmström warns EU states of illegality of migrants’ pushbacks

Commissioner encourages states to take asylum seekers but sends warning on...

Commissioner encourages states to take asylum seekers but...

Nairobi attack: Kenya mourns Westgate siege victims

Kenya has begun three days of national mourning following the end of the...

Kenya has begun three days of national mourning following...

UN Member States urged to act on calls for better governance, services

Report presented to world leaders during the 68th Session of the UN General Assembly.

Report presented to world leaders during the 68th Session...

Kenya death toll reaches 62, 170 injured

Kenyan security forces are combing the Nairobi shopping centre attacked by suspected al-Shabab militants, as they seek to secure the site.

Kenyan security forces are combing the Nairobi shopping...

Banned websites across China to be allowed in Shanghai

China’s free trade zone to allow access to Facebook, Twietter and other...

China’s free trade zone to allow access to Facebook,...

Polls open in German elections

Chancellor Angela Merkel likely to win a third term.

Chancellor Angela Merkel likely to win a third term.

15 gunmen hold hostages in Kenyan mall

Up to 15 gunmen remain inside a Kenyan shopping centre after a terrorist attack left dozens of people dead.

Up to 15 gunmen remain inside a Kenyan shopping centre...

Syria chemical weapons information assessed

The international chemical weapons watchdog says that it is studying Syria's...

The international chemical weapons watchdog says that it is...

German parties ready for key election

Parties in Germany push for every vote as opinion polls suggest Angela Merkel may have to find a new coalition partner after Sunday's vote.

Parties in Germany push for every vote as opinion polls...

Syria hands over list of chemical arms stockpile

United Nations receives what Syria has claimed to be a list of its chemical...

United Nations receives what Syria has claimed to be a list...