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Criminal Charges Urged in Brazil Dam Collapse
The dam collapse killed nearly 250 people in January, unleashing a torrent of mining waste on a nearby town and roiling global iron ore markets.
Justin Trudeau says he’ll ban assault rifles amid backlash to blackface controversy
The Canadian Liberal Party’s push comes at the same time the American Democratic Party is splintered over a similar proposal.
Trump Calls China a ‘Threat to the World’ as Trade Talks Approach
The president says he will not accept an interim trade deal and accused China of building up its military with funds earned through unfair trade practices.
Ukraine Pressured on U.S. Political Investigations
Pressure on the Ukrainian government by President Trump’s personal lawyer, Rudolph W. Giuliani, has been an open secret in Kiev, the Ukrainian capital, for months.
The Violence That Followed Iraq’s Post-Invasion Spiral
James Verini is out with “They Will Have to Die Now,” a book about the battle of Mosul and its consequences.
Germany Unveils $60 Billion Climate Package
Angela Merkel’s government is seeking to meet the country’s climate-protection goals with new measures.
High Lead Levels Still Being Found Near Notre-Dame
A contractor’s test at an apartment near the cathedral and law enforcement measurements at Police Headquarters both found levels far above safety guidelines, an environmental group revealed.
Students skip school to attend Global Climate Strike marches
Students from an estimated 156 countries marched in the Global Climate Strike.
North Korean Envoy Hails Bolton’s Ouster and Trump’s Talk of a New Approach
Kim Myong-gil praised the U.S. president’s “wise political decision” to take a fresh tack in nuclear talks after dismissing his national security adviser.