Paris protests: A look at the aftermath
Following yesterday’s demonstrations in Paris, where violent clashes erupted between police and protesters, our reporter Antonia Kerrigan returns to place de la République.
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Dozens of critically endangered orangutans saved from rampant wildfires in Indonesia
Conservation groups have saved at least 51 orangutans in Indonesia from August 6 to October 19 as rampant wildfires and a months-long pollution spell have threatened their natural habitat.
Atlanta’s iconic tavern marks Georgia’s past with an eye on future as midterms approach
Since it was established in 1956, Manuel’s Tavern in Atlanta has hosted legendary Democratic leaders while its founder played a key role in the city’s move from a Republican to Democratic stronghold. With the state’s Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff leading…
This robot dog was made to save soldiers’ lives as US races into new era of autonomous warfare
A four-legged robot dog prowled the floor of the Army’s largest annual conference in Washington, D.C., this week. Nearby a handheld weapon promised to knock drones from the sky without firing a shot, and a new interceptor was built to…
Teen suspected of killing boy and stepmom was in prosecutors’ sights for years — until new law let them strike
Indiana investigators identified a suspect years before charging a man with the 2006 murders of 10-year-old Blake Dickus and his 26-year-old stepmother, Chynna Dickus, but prosecutors say an unusual gap in state law prevented them from bringing the case. Johnson…
American Culture Quiz: Test yourself on culinary curveballs and airport antics
The American Culture Quiz is a weekly test of our unique national traits, trends, history and people — including the latest news, events and sights and sounds of the United States. This week’s quiz highlights culinary curveballs, airport antics —…
Florida fisherman, 71, killed by nearly 12-foot alligator as rescuers face more gators
A 71-year-old man was killed Friday by a nearly 12-foot alligator in the second fatal attack in Florida this year, police said. Steven Hamilton was fishing along the shore of Lake Apopka in Winter Garden near Orlando, when he was…
France: Protests “brought the entire population together for a common purpose”
This weekend, in cities across France, some 800,000 protesters, including students, railway workers and members of the Yellow Vest movement, took to the streets in largely peaceful nationwide demonstrations. Sparked by a month of high school student protests over educational…
France: Who took part in Saturday’s protests?
Weeks of student protests over poor conditions in schools and rising anger over the cost of living fuelled calls for a nationwide demonstration on October 17, bringing together youth activists and supporters of the Yellow Vest movement. The main grievance…
France: Who was behind the violence at Saturday’s protests?
Violent clashes, fires, vandalism and looting marred demonstrations across France on Saturday as hundreds of thousands of people marched against the rising cost of living and poor conditions in schools. The French Interior Ministry said about 400 people were arrested…