Space: Above & Beyond

August 8, 2016

Deadly mudslides kill more than 40 in Mexico

At least 40 people are dead after Tropical Storm Earl caused massive landslides, destroying hundreds of homes in Eastern Mexico last weekend.

August 8, 2016

Be kind, rewind no more: Final VCR manufactured

Products are been replaced at a fast pace, as consumer demand changes. VCRs are one such product, as last of its production ended this year.

August 8, 2016

Tumbling currency impact on travel trade in Brazil

After reaching a peak of more than 4.1 Brazilian Reais per dollar in September 2015, the local currency dropped steeply following the impeachment of President Dilma Rousseff in May maintaining a level of around 3.3 Reais per dollar since early July.

August 8, 2016

Underwhelming ticket sales leave empty seats at Rio Olympics

Over the weekend, more than 150,000 spectators were at the Olympic park. Here, on day three, as you can see, it’s much quieter. As of Monday morning, organizers say 84 percent of all tickets have now been sold.

August 8, 2016

US home ownership dips to 50-year low

Home ownership rates in the United States fell to their lowest level in more than 50 years. The biggest contributor to this dip are Millennials.

August 8, 2016

Trump presents his “America First” economic plan

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump outlined his economic policy in a speech in Detroit, Michigan, drawing a sharp contrast with his Democratic opponent Hillary Clinton.

August 8, 2016

Migration authorities in Colombia deport thousands of Cubans

That is the plan for thousands of migrants playing a waiting game near the Colombia-Panama border. The majority are Haitians and Cubans-though authorities say some come all the way from Africa and Asia.

August 8, 2016

The Heat: India’s economic reforms

Eyeing foreign investment dollars, India announces major economic reforms.

August 8, 2016

Palestinians suffer water supply cuts due to rationing

The World Health Organization per-capita minimum is 100 liters per day – Palestinians are getting 73.

August 8, 2016

Presidents Erdogan, Putin to have first meeting in St. Petersburg

The first meeting between the two leaders after Turkey’s downing of a Russian jet late last year.

August 8, 2016

PHOTOS: Rio Olympic Games – Day 3

Highlights from Day three of the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio.

August 8, 2016

Russia plan appeals for athletes banned from Paralympics

Russia’s Paralympic Committee said the decision to ban Russian athletes from competing at this year’s Paralympic Games is a grave human rights abuse.

August 8, 2016

Why does Michael Phelps have purple spots on his back?

The circles are the result of cupping, a therapy technique that athletes use to help their muscles recover and perform at their best.

August 8, 2016

Suicide blast at Pakistan hospital targeted lawyers

A suicide bomber killed at least 67 people and wounded dozens more in an attack on a hospital in Quetta where over 100 lawyers had gathered to mourn a colleague.

August 8, 2016

Japanese emperor addresses abdication speculation

The Japanese emperor has expressed concern about his ability to carry out his duties fully as he ages.