World

It was an unprecedented sight in the national politics of the West African country and a clear choice by the first-round winner who promises radical change. Polygamy is a traditional...

After more than 40 years, Macao’s horse racing track hosted its final races on Saturday, marking the end of the sport in the city known for its casinos. In January,...

Trains aren’t the only place Canada lags on high-speed rail, as the effort to bring in a faster payment system, known as the Real-Time Rail, is years behind schedule.  As...

Aside from having led the country’s biggest city, both have family roots in the eastern Black Sea region and both their political careers have been impeded by Turkey’s courts. In...

A study conducted in Hungary explored dogs’ ability to understand human language. The study involved 18 dogs and utilized non-invasive procedures to measure brain activity. Results indicate that dogs exhibit...

Canada looks set to dodge a recession despite the ongoing downward pressure from higher interest rates, Deloitte Canada said in its economic outlook report.  A number of worrisome trends are...

The national price on pollution will rise by $15 per tonne today. Here’s some questions answered about what this could mean for you. Who pays the carbon price? Canada has...

Germany has legalized the possession of small amounts of marijuana. The new law permits adults to possess up to nearly one ounce of marijuana and grow up to three plants...

Japan’s imperial family made their debut on Instagram with the aim of shedding their reclusive image and connecting with younger generations. The Imperial Household Agency, responsible for the family’s affairs,...

SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea’s president vowed Monday not to back down in the face of vehement protests by doctors seeking to derail his plan to drastically increase medical school admissions,...