Scientists, activists call for ban on editing genes of human embryos in light of new tools that allow for 'find and replace' of stretches of DNA
Heightened fears over al Shabaab militants fuel panic Monday when police hold drill but university not informed
Researchers' surprising finding is that one way to keep people alert may be providing distractions that are now illegal
UNHCR says Uganda hosts more than 500,000 refugees, most of whom have fled conflict in DRC, South Sudan
US diplomats, military officials urge Moscow and Ankara to tone down rhetoric
Last week's shooting of Luis Diaz drew international condemnation in run-up to this weekend's election for new legislature
O Globo says investigators seize document implicating Cunha in corruption probe suggesting he received nearly $12M to support legislation favoring top investment bank
Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reports warplanes bombing in the vicinity of Azaz are believed to be Russian
Home minister says two IS militants linked to killing of Japanese scientist near Dhaka have fled and crossed into India
Tensions mount over Turkey’s shoot-down of Russian fighter jet flying over Syrian-Turkish border amid concerns that conflict in Syria could quickly deteriorate into larger, regional war
President says US counterterrorism, military, intelligence and law enforcement officials are continually monitoring threats at home and abroad
Businesses - both legal and illegal - are booming as refugees this year alone spend upwards of hundreds of millions of dollars to flee
Domin Kari
