Iraq Mosul assault: Civilians “in grave danger” - UN

Iraq Mosul assault: Civilians “in grave danger” - UN

May 29, 2017 - 11:29 AMT  07:29 GMT
Many people in the city are already facing severe shortages of water and electricity. Iraqi forces say they have recaptured several villages from IS militants.
Europe can no longer completely rely on its allies, Merkel says

Europe can no longer completely rely on its allies, Merkel says

May 29, 2017 - 10:54 AMT  06:54 GMT
At the NATO summit, Trump intensified his accusations that allies were not spending enough on defense and warned of more attacks.
North Korea fires Scud-class ballistic missile in defiance of world pressure

North Korea fires Scud-class ballistic missile in defiance of world pressure

May 29, 2017 - 10:40 AMT  06:40 GMT
The launch followed two successful tests of medium- to long-range missiles in as many weeks by Pyongyang.
Ruben Östlund’s “The Square” wins Palme d’Or at Cannes

Ruben Östlund’s “The Square” wins Palme d’Or at Cannes

May 29, 2017 - 10:22 AMT  06:22 GMT
“The Square” centers on a posh museum curator who must step outside his comfort zone after having his pockets picked on the way to work.
Dr. Tom Catena awarded with Aurora Prize for Awakening Humanity

Dr. Tom Catena awarded with Aurora Prize for Awakening Humanity

May 29, 2017 - 10:14 AMT  06:14 GMT
The Aurora Prize is granted by the Aurora Humanitarian Initiative on behalf of the survivors of the Armenian Genocide and in gratitude to their saviors.
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