As Amazon burns, farmers defend lighting fires to clear land
It takes a little over half an hour for the flames to devour Pedro Gomes' field at the edge of the Amazon rainforest, clearing the land for him to plant…
‘Reassuring’ study on risk of virus transmission on planes
Wearing masks to prevent the spread of the coronavirus was not widespread in March, when a group of German tourists took a long flight home from Israel - but researchers…
Biden formally takes Dem nomination
Last stretch now toward debates then historic election on November 3 US Democrats on Tuesday nominated Joe Biden as their 2020 presidential candidate, formally designating the Washington veteran as the…
Pakistani army chief visits Saudi Arabia to revive ties strained over Kashmir
Pakistan's army chief met with senior Saudi Arabian officials in Riyadh on Monday in an effort to ease a row between the two countries over policy toward the disputed region…
High-tech farmers plant seeds of green revolution in Dubai
An ultra-modern vertical farm in the middle of the desert stands as a testament to Dubai's determination to spark a "green revolution" to overcome its dependence on food imports. Al-Badia…
Lebanon’s hospitals overflowing
Health minister warns public and private wards can’t cope Lebanon's health minister warned Monday that hospitals are reaching maximum capacity to treat novel coronavirus patients after the deadly Beirut blast…
Attacks on healthcare workers reached new record high in 2019: research
Aid workers suffered a record 277 major attacks around the world in 2019, an independent humanitarian research organization said on Monday, with healthcare workers responding to crises facing a spike…
Democrats rally behind Biden
Party faithful show unity as Michelle Obama blasts Trump US Democrats opened their nominating convention Monday with a show of unity behind Joe Biden and former first lady Michelle Obama…
Democrats fight Trump’s postal cuts
President attacks mail-in voting claiming it leads to fraudulent election US Democrats stepped up pressure on Sunday against a cost-cutting campaign by President Donald Trump's appointed Postal Service chief that…
Canadian emission measurements show bigger problem
Reported greenhouse gas emissions from Canada's oilpatch have more than doubled in 2020's first half as changes to how they are measured revealed a more extensive picture of environmental damage,…