One lucky literature lover will get to sell books and live on the paradise island resort of Soneva Fushi for six months from October 2020. ( read original story ...)
Democrats ramp up pressure on Lieberman to drop out of Georgia Senate race
Democrats have begun ramping up pressure on Georgia Democrat Matt Lieberman to drop out of the race for one of the Peach State’s two Senate seats up for grabs this year, citing concerns that he may co ... ( read original story ...)
Kuwait joins Rolls-Royce cash talks
The sovereign wealth fund of Kuwait has joined its Singaporean counterpart in talks to shore up Rolls-Royce, the jet engine-maker that investors fear could run out of money next year.The Derby-based ... ( read original story ...)
Palestine Leader Abbas Calls For ‘genuine Peace’ Talks At UN, Slams Arab Deals With Israel
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, at the UNGA on Friday, called for an international peace conference next year to engage in a “genuine peace process” ... ( read original story ...)
Parents Have Questions About Mt. Lebanon Shift Toward Hybrid Model
Some parents want to know more about the hybrid model Mt. Lebanon School District is shifting to in October. KDKA's Amy Wadas has more. ( read original story ...)
Rat called Magawa awarded prestigious gold medal for Cambodia landmine detection
"Every discovery he makes reduces the risk of injury or death for local people," said PDSA director general Jan McLoughlin. ( read original story ...)
Magawa the rat wins animal hero award for detecting landmines in Cambodia
Magawa has discovered 39 landmines and 28 items of unexploded ordinance in the past seven years, according to animal charity. ( read original story ...)
RCMP charge Ontario man over ‘hoax,’ say claims he fought for ISIL in Syria duped media
RCMP has announced charges against a Burlington, Ontario man, saying he claimed to have gone to Syria to fight with ISIL in 2016, but was instead involved in an elaborate hoax. On Friday, RCMP O ... ( read original story ...)
RCMP accuse second Calgary man of travelling to Syria to join Islamic State
RCMP have charged a second Calgary man Jamal Taan Borhot, 30, is charged with three counts of participating in terrorist group activity. Pol ... ( read original story ...)
Never mind Nepal, rafting on the Findhorn is the real deal
There are many things you want to hear from your rafting guide as you tilt towards one of the toughest rapids in Britain, but “whoa” is not one of them. “Hit the rapid side-on and we’ll tip up,” he ... ( read original story ...)