“Why insect populations are plummeting—and why it matters”, Nationl Geographic
By Douglas Main, February 14, 2019
A new study suggests that 40 percent of insect species are in decline, a… Continue reading
“China’s economic downturn leads to increased worker protests and strikes across the country”, Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) News
By Tracey Shelton and Jason Fang, February 15, 2019
On Christmas eve, a group of construction workers stood on the… Continue reading
“Illinois factory gunman obtained firearm permit despite felony conviction”, Reuters
Robert Chiarito, February 16, 2019
AURORA, Ill. (Reuters) – The gunman who killed five co-workers and wounded five policemen at… Continue reading
“‘I think it’s long overdue’: Catholics in D.C., where McCarrick once presided, are both relieved and dismayed”, The Washington Post
By Julie Zauzmer, Katherine Shaver and Maria Sacchetti, Acts of Faith, February 16, 2019
For decades, he was one of… Continue reading
“New UN report reveals that hunger in Africa continues to rise”, Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
News Release, Rome, Addis Ababa, 13 February 2019
Hunger in Africa continues to rise after many years of decline,… Continue reading
“Fears abound that another India-Pakistan crisis could erupt after Kashmir attack”, CNBC
Nyshka Chandran, February 14, 2019
A deadly attack on Indian-controlled Kashmir by Pakistani terrorists could prompt New Delhi to respond… Continue reading
“Why EU leaders are not ready to budge on Brexit”, BBC News
Katya Adler, 14 February 2019
“Has the prime minister’s new defeat in parliament made the EU more likely to compromise?”… Continue reading
“Parkland’s Day of Remembrance: Moments of Silence, Reflection and Grief”, The New York Times
By Patricia Mazzei, Feb.14, 2019
PARKLAND, Fla. — On a day nobody wanted to remember — or forget — several… Continue reading
“Why Does the Catholic Church Keep Failing on Sexual Abuse?”, The Atlantic
Emma Green, Feb 14, 2019
“What could be more precious than our children?”
–The Atlantic, Why Does the Catholic… Continue reading
“What the ‘El Chapo’ Guzmán verdict means for the powerful Sinaloa cartel”, CNN
Ray Sanchez, February 13, 2019
(CNN)The verdict in the trial of the once-powerful leader of Mexico’s Sinaloa drug cartel… Continue reading