World / Social Issues
The comments have sparked cheers from gay Catholics and demands for clarification from conservatives, given the Vatican’s official teaching on the issue.
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World | FOCUS
Five Eyes spy alliance trains focus on China in echo of Cold War
by Peter Martin, Kitty Donaldson and Kait Bolongaro
The network, made up of the U.S., the U.K., Canada, Australia and New Zealand, is also facing renewed requests to take on additional member nations.
World / Science & Health
Doctors probe whether COVID-19 is causing diabetes
by Chad Terhune
Many experts are convinced that COVID-19 can trigger the onset of diabetes — even in some adults and children who do not have the traditional risk factors.
World | FOCUS Oct 21, 2020
As the Arctic's attractions mount, Greenland is a security black hole
by Jacob Gronholt-Pedersen
Shrinking sea ice in the remote region has fast-tracked a race among global powers for control over resources and waterways.
World Oct 21, 2020
Trump records shed new light on Chinese business pursuits
by Mike Mcintire, Russ Buettner and Susanne Craig
Trump and his allies have tried to paint the Democratic nominee, Joe Biden, as soft on China, in part by pointing to his son’s business dealings there.
World Oct 21, 2020
U.S. and Russia appear set to extend last remaining nuclear pact by one year
Compromises appeared to narrow the gap between the two sides over the fate of the New START agreement, which is due to expire in February.
World / Science & Health Oct 21, 2020
Air pollution costs Europe cities $190 billion a year, analysis finds
Air pollution costs inhabitants of European cities more than €160 billion ($190 billion) each year due to long- and short-term health impacts, a group of environmental and social watchdogs said in research published Wednesday. In a sweeping analysis of air quality, health and transport data ...
World / Science & Health Oct 21, 2020
U.S. spacecraft touches asteroid surface for rare rubble grab
The mission was the first of its kind for the United States — only Japan has scored asteroid samples.
World | FOCUS Oct 20, 2020
Vaccine storage issues could leave 3 billion people without access
by Lori Hinnant and Sam Mednick
Low income people around the world who were among the hardest hit by the COVID-19 pandemic are also likely to be the last to recover from it.
World Oct 20, 2020
The Pentagon has raised to $95.8 billion the estimated cost of fielding a new fleet of land-based nuclear missiles to replace the Minuteman 3 arsenal that has operated continuously for 50 years, officials said Monday. The estimate is up about $10 billion from four years ...
World Oct 20, 2020
U.S. diplomats and spies battle Trump administration over suspected attacks
by Ana Swanson, Edward Wong and Julian E. Barnes
What began as strange symptoms has turned into a diplomatic mystery spanning multiple countries and involving speculation about secret high-tech weapons and attacks.
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