World News

• Capital of Ethiopia's Tigray region under control of Ethiopian forces, says PM after intense bombardment November 28, 2020
  Ethiopian National Defense Forces (ENDF) have taken control of Mekelle, the capital of the country's Tigray region, according to a tweet from Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed.
• China has reached a major milestone in ending absolute poverty. But the Communist Party isn't celebrating yet November 28, 2020
  Chinese President Xi Jinping reached a major milestone this week in his five-year long fight to end absolute poverty across the country -- but it doesn't appear that he's celebrating yet.
• Uproar over Thanksgiving candies as Chinese university says it does not promote 'Western holidays with religious connotations' November 27, 2020
  A Chinese college student's threat to report a dormitory supervisor's offer of Thanksgiving candies has stirred a heated debate online over the government's tightening grip on campuses across the country.
• Diego Maradona laid to rest in Buenos Aires November 27, 2020
  Legendary soccer great Diego Maradona has been buried near the grave of his parents at a cemetery outside Buenos Aires. Diego Laje describes how Argentinians are remembering the late football star.
• This Mini Cooper is built to race. No, really November 25, 2020
  The Mini John Cooper Works GP doesn't come with back seats and only 3000 will be made, but that shouldn't stop you from taking a ride in one.
• Britain's final Brexit choice could prolong the worst recession in 300 years November 25, 2020
  The UK economy is suffering its worst recession in more than 300 years and failing to secure a new trade deal with the European Union will make its recovery even longer and more arduous, according to the country's independent fiscal watchdog.
• Fox News staffers thought Newsmax was a joke. They're not laughing now November 25, 2020
  Fox News is taking action to stave off newfound competition from Newsmax TV.
• Whole Foods sent some customers a disconcerting email about their turkey November 26, 2020
  Bring on the frantic "where can I get a turkey TODAY?!" searches.
• Women in Japan have had period leave for over 70 years. Why the West doesn't have it November 21, 2020
  Sachimi Mochizuki has worked in Japan for two decades, but she's never taken a day off for her period.
• Hydrogen-powered trains could replace diesel engines in Germany November 23, 2020
  Siemens and Germany's rail operator Deutsche Bahn have announced plans to test a hydrogen-powered train with a range of more than 370 miles, technology that promises to reduce CO2 emissions and help make 1,300 diesel units obsolete.