Britain’s business minister warned that the prospect of crashing out of the European Union without an agreement would be “disastrous” for the country.
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American teen accused of fighting for ISIS in Syria
An American teen was among eight Islamic State militants captured in Syria by U.S.-backed Kurds during a militaryoperation.
‘The age of self-inflicted American shame is over,’ Pompeo declares in rebuke of Obama’s policy
Secretary of State Pompeo argued that the Trump administration has “reinvigorated” and “rebuilt” American’s leadership role in the region.
Ear condition makes woman unable to hear men’s voices
A woman in China has a rare ear condition where she can’t hear men’s voices. Veuer’s Sam Berman has the full story.
Unearthed skeleton may change view of medieval women
A discovery in the teeth of a centuries-old skeleton challenges preconceptions of medieval women’s roles, according to a study in Science Advances.
Medieval skeleton found with rare, expensive blue ink embedded in teeth, could rewrite women’s history
The skeleton of a woman, believed to be from the 11th or early 12th century, may have had one of the most important jobs of her day.
Pet owners set new year’s resolutions for their furry friends, too
Pet resolutions might be easier to stick to then our own. Here are some of the most common resolutions pet owners in a NomNomNow survey said they make for their furry friends.
Alien signals? More bizarre ‘fast radio bursts’ detected from outer space
More “fast radio bursts” – bright, short-lived pulses of radio waves that come from across the universe – have been detected by astronomers.
Australia police arrest man over suspicious packages sent to US consulate, others
Around 10 diplomatic missions, mostly in Melbourne, on Wednesday reported the delivery of suspicious packages, some of them labelled “asbestos.”
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro to celebrate second term as crisis deepens
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro will be sworn into a second term Thursday amid international calls for him to step down.