Disagreeing vehemently with another scholar’s opinions in the academy is one thing, death threats and calls for a scholar to be fired quite another.
Syria approves aid delivery to rebel-held areas affected by quake
Approval for humanitarian deliveries to rebel-held northwest could speed up help for millions of affected people.
Judge finds Cayman Islands beauty queen guilty of assault
A former Miss Universe Cayman Islands has been found guilty of damaging two cars and assaulting three people, including a police officer
Orphan saved from quake rubble to live with relatives crammed into tent
She will be cared for by her father’s uncle, whose household of 11 is living in a tent after their home was also destroyed in the earthquakes.
Russia-run boxing body calls on US fighters to defy boycott
The president of the International Boxing Association has offered financial support to American boxers who defy a U.S. boycott of the upcoming world championships.
Brazil Amazon deforestation drops in Lula’s first month in office
Experts say January decrease is ‘positive’, but caution it is too soon to say whether it marks a long-term reversal.
FBI finds document with classified markings at Pence home
Last month, Mr Pence said he was ultimately responsible for the presence of documents with classified markings at his home during an appearance at Florida International University
Don’t feed the bears! But birds OK, new Tahoe research shows
New research found that supplementing chickadees’ natural food sources with food provided in feeders or by hand did not negatively impact them.