Online World News And Information International Universities / Colleges

More than a dozen Saudi servicemen who are training at U.S. military bases will be expelled from the United States in the aftermath of a Pentagon review prompted by the deadly Dec. 6 shooting by a Saudi Air Force officer at an American naval base in Florida, CNN reported on Saturday. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/3a0sa77

China will not change its position that Taiwan belongs to it and the world will only ever recognize that there is "one China", Beijing said on Sunday after President Tsai Ing-wen won re-election and said she would not submit to China's threats. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/30acoST

Thousands of Thais participated on Sunday in a run billed as an anti-government protest, in what appeared to be the biggest show of dissent against the government of former junta leader Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2QNV3MB

John Baldessari, who touched the art world with his irreverent humour, has died at the age of 88. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Tco1XX

AI researchers admit that the hype around AI may be cooling off once again. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/381U00X

The funeral has taken place of the Arab world's longest-serving ruler, who died on Friday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2tLxWch

Maxence Melo, the online freedom champion in Tanzania is apprehensive of what might happen in an election year from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2sgyEOp

Tonnes of fishing equipment are lost or abandoned every year, posing a risk to wildlife at sea and on shore. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2t8NUxa

Women fed up with being forced to cover up their breasts are challenging American laws about nudity. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2QXwIT5

As the US prepares to open a consulate in Greenland, there are concerns over American influence. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35vYfjS

Markus is a 13-year-old Russian artist with autism and epilepsy. His work sells for thousands of dollars. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2QstCaI

Cancer deaths in the US continue to decline American Cancer Society reports biggest ever year-to-year drop in US cancer death rates.

What is the ‘sirtfood’ diet? Registered dietitian Molly Knauer explains the new trending diet that lets you eat chocolate and red wine.

The international aid system is deeply flawed and needs an overhaul, Haitian President Jovenel Moise said on Saturday, almost 10 years since the impoverished Caribbean island nation was struck by one of the deadliest earthquakes in history. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/36LgB1N

After weeks of criticism over the handling of the bushfires scorching Australia, Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on Sunday he will propose a national review into the response to the disaster, as the fires claimed another firefighter's life. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2Nj5GEH

Britain must invest in military hardware to become less reliant on U.S. air cover and spy planes in future conflicts, Defence Secretary Ben Wallace was quoted as saying in an interview with the Sunday Times newspaper. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2t8pyDL

Libyan eastern forces loyal to commander Khalifa Haftar announced on Saturday a ceasefire in the western region, which includes the capital Tripoli, starting 00:01 a.m. on Sunday (22:01 GMT) conditioned on acceptance by their rivals, a spokesman said. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/3a2zxLB

Queen Elizabeth orders private meeting with Prince Harry, Prince William, Prince Charles: reports Queen Elizabeth II has reportedly called a private meeting with her sons Charles, William, and Harry to discuss the recent drama that has unfolded in the press, with regard to the Royal family. 

AI researchers admit that the hype around AI may be cooling off once again. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/381U00X

The Sami are the only officially recognised indigenous people in the EU and some of their languages are on the brink of extinction. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35LKFsT

Hyundai partners with Uber Elevate to deliver flying taxis This week at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas Hyundai unveiled its full-scale concept Urban Mobility Vehicle dubbed the S-A1, which essentially looks like a souped-up helicopter that Uber Elevate will use for its flying taxi service.

Space tourism is set to take off in 2020 as firms offering tickets get ready for the final countdown. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NfZPA2

Queen Elizabeth has summoned her grandson Prince Harry for a crisis meeting to discuss future arrangements for him and his wife Meghan following the couple's shock announcement that they want to step back from royal duties. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2Tg7gLi