USA Black women mayors: A rising force in major American cities At Essence Fest in New Orleans, many of these leaders converged to discuss the challenges their cities face — and the solutions they've brought to the table. 08/07/2019
USA Mitch McConnell, who opposes reparations, is descended from two slave owners McConnell has opposed paying reparations to descendants of slaves, though census records show his family, like many others, benefited from their labor. 08/07/2019
USA Swalwell ends presidential campaign less than two weeks after first debate The California Democrat had struggled to gain traction in the crowded primary field. 08/07/2019
USA Florida principal reassigned after saying Holocaust was not "factual" After furor and calls for his resignation, the Palm Beach County school board announced the principal would be moved to an administrative role. 08/07/2019
USA Watch again: Trump touts environment record amid criticism The address aimed at touting progress in some areas while defying criticism from environmental groups who have blasted his steps to slash green regulations and back out of global efforts to fight climate change. 08/07/2019
World UK backs ambassador to Washington despite furious Trump tweets Trump fired off a further series of Tweets on Tuesday in which he described Darroch as a "wacky Ambassador", "a very stupid guy" and "a pompous fool." 08/07/2019
Cyprus Tensions mount as second Turkish ship plans to drill off Cyprus A Turkish ship planning to drill for oil and gas close to Cyprus dropped anchor off the island on Monday, sparking tensions with Nicosia and the European Union. 08/07/2019
USA Kevin Spacey accuser pleads Fifth on missing phone The Oscar winner has been charged for an alleged groping incident at a bar in Nantucket in 2016 . 08/07/2019
USA Oldest American, who just turned 114, is 'feisty' and loves sweets She still has an excellent blood pressure and heart rate, but has one vice, her visiting nurse said. 08/07/2019
Italy Italy's Prosecco hills receive UN world heritage status A hilly terrain in northeast Italy known for its Prosecco production has been added to the UNESCO World Heritage list among other cultural landscapes and cities in the world. 08/07/2019
Life #GoodReads | Tree planting, clothes washing and ethical choices This week's selection of longer articles on sustainability from around the web. 08/07/2019
futuris How technology is creating a safer and more environmentally friendly future for mining 08/07/2019
USA NY Gov. Cuomo signs bill allowing Congress to access Trump's state tax returns The measure ensures that "no one is above the law," the governor said in a statement. 08/07/2019
Germany Deutsche Bank begins cutting 18,000 jobs Deutsche Bank began cutting 18 thousand jobs globally. Whole teams were dismissed on Monday morning. 08/07/2019
Turkey Turkish think tank report condemned for profiling Turkish journalists A union of Turkish journalists filed a legal complaint over a report that accuses journalists in foreign news media of anti-government bias while covering Turkey. 08/07/2019
USA U.K. scrambles to make nice after top diplomat blasts Trump The British government said the revelation was a matter of regret. "We believe the leak is unacceptable," Prime Minister Theresa May's spokesman said Monday. 08/07/2019