Month: January 1970

Read More Sitting in a taxi in Munich in February, stuck in traffic, John Kerry wrestled with an idea. The U.S. climate envoy was in southern Germany to attend an annual security conference, spending his days pushing world leaders to work together to fight global warming. But in a few hours, the former Secretary of…

Read More Jane Fonda, at 86, is small-boned and elegant, her eyes like soft blue-gray flannel. Yet it’s startling how much energy shoots through her via a simple handshake: if a woodland creature could shake your hand, it might feel like this, the will of an entire forest ecosystem pouring through one being. She’s physically…

Read MoreThe UN said that it cannot accept a Taliban decision to bar Afghan female staffers from working at the agency.The UN said that it cannot accept a Taliban decision to bar Afghan female staffers from working at the agency.

Read MoreTurkey based its decision on the alleged rise of PKK-linked activity in the northern Iraqi city.Turkey based its decision on the alleged rise of PKK-linked activity in the northern Iraqi city.

Read MoreThe attack took place in Brazil’s southern state of Santa Catarina and left multiple children dead and injured.The attack took place in Brazil’s southern state of Santa Catarina and left multiple children dead and injured.

Read MoreMembers of Shenzhen Holy Reformed Church say they faced unbearable harassment in China and sought asylum in the US.Members of Shenzhen Holy Reformed Church say they faced unbearable harassment in China and sought asylum in the US.

Read MoreHundreds of Palestinians were detained by Israeli forces after spending the night worshipping in Al-Aqsa Mosque.Hundreds of Palestinians were detained by Israeli forces after spending the night worshipping in Al-Aqsa Mosque.

Read MoreIsraeli forces regularly storm Al-Aqsa Mosque as worshippers visit the site during Ramadan.Israeli forces regularly storm Al-Aqsa Mosque as worshippers visit the site during Ramadan.

Read MoreElection of Janet Protasiewicz gives liberals a majority on the court ahead of upcoming ruling on state abortion ban.Election of Janet Protasiewicz gives liberals a majority on the court ahead of upcoming ruling on state abortion ban.

Read MoreEx-US president’s arraignment in New York was a relatively muted affair as Trump faced 34 felony charges.Ex-US president’s arraignment in New York was a relatively muted affair as Trump faced 34 felony charges.

Read MoreFigures from across political spectrum weigh in on the criminal charges against former US President Donald Trump.Figures from across political spectrum weigh in on the criminal charges against former US President Donald Trump.

Read MoreHere’s all you need to know about the unprecedented case against former US president, who faces 34 charges in New York.Here’s all you need to know about the unprecedented case against former US president, who faces 34 charges in New York.

Read MoreThe United Nations has reportedly asked all staff not to come to the office for 48 hours.The United Nations has reportedly asked all staff not to come to the office for 48 hours.

Read MoreThe indictment against Trump, unsealed on Tuesday, reveals 34 felony charges over hush-money payments.The indictment against Trump, unsealed on Tuesday, reveals 34 felony charges over hush-money payments.

Read MoreDonald Trump, the only ex-president to be criminally prosecuted, pleads not guilty in New York arraignment hearing.Donald Trump, the only ex-president to be criminally prosecuted, pleads not guilty in New York arraignment hearing.

Read MoreThe announcement comes months after Vatican accused China of violating their accord on the appointment of bishops.The announcement comes months after Vatican accused China of violating their accord on the appointment of bishops.

Read MoreWatchdog says TikTok failed to get consent from parents to process the data, as required by UK’s data protection laws.Watchdog says TikTok failed to get consent from parents to process the data, as required by UK’s data protection laws.

Read MoreResearchers say time is running out to avert environmental and public health disasters as saltwater basins shrink.Researchers say time is running out to avert environmental and public health disasters as saltwater basins shrink.

Read MoreParents and two children found dead in river near US-Canada border were set to be deported, lawyer tells Canadian media.Parents and two children found dead in river near US-Canada border were set to be deported, lawyer tells Canadian media.

Read MoreLongtime dispute between two sides has been temporarily resolved, and oil exports via Turkey will resume, officials say.Longtime dispute between two sides has been temporarily resolved, and oil exports via Turkey will resume, officials say.

Read More Turquoise waterfalls, Buddhist temples, and sunset boat trips on the Mekong are just a few of Luang Prabang’s highlights. Despite its remote location in the jungled mountains of Laos, the former royal capital is not just for backpackers. After a two-year border closure, a new $6 billion high-speed railway from China to Thailand…

Read More After years of delay, the new Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) in Giza is finally open. A 3,200-year-old, 36-foot-tall colossus of Ramesses the Great towers beneath the skylights in GEM’s immense angular atrium. Flights to the new Sphinx International Airport, 40 minutes from GEM, began in November, and the museum is initially open under…

Read More Kenya’s Chyulu Hills stretch across the plains where Amboseli meets Tsavo, a rugged outcrop of volcanic rock gently blanketed in green, with elephants, zebras, and giraffes roaming along the horizon. A short hop via bush plane from Wilson Airport in Nairobi, Chyulu Hills served as the muse for Ernest Hemingway’s “Green Hills of…

Read More Senegal bursts with color, from the bubblegum pink algae that dye Lake Retba to the blue and yellow mini buses, car rapides, that navigate Dakar’s stylish streetscapes. So it’s no wonder Africa’s westernmost capital city is also a blossoming fashion capital. Arrive on Delta’s direct route from New York, then weave your way…

Read More Called Africa’s Last Eden, Gabon, sandwiched between Congo and Cameroon on the continent’s central Atlantic coast, may not have an ecotourism infrastructure like hot spots Botswana or Kenya. What Gabon does have, however, are 13 unspoiled national parks that cover 10% of the country. (Independent from France since only 1960, Gabon is considered…

Read More Emerging from the pandemic with the backing of the World Bank to help promote the West African nation’s rich tourism potential—with diverse wildlife, world-class surfing waves, the vibey coastal capital of Freetown, and a brand new airport—all odds are on Sierra Leone to explode on the adventure travel scene. The time to go…

Read More Musanze is the largest city in northern Rwanda and the gateway to Volcanoes National Park—home of rare mountain gorillas—which recently announced its expansion from 62 to 76 sq. mi. by 2027, an endeavor that will reduce human-wildlife conflict by 80%. A limited number of $1,500 daily gorilla-trek entry fees enable farmers and reformed…

Read More Artistic and cultural reinvention is bringing new life to the capital city of Rabat. In 2023, LEED-Gold and HQE-certified Mohammed VI Tower will stand as the tallest tower in Africa, boasting luxury accommodations and a panoramic viewing terrace at approximately 800 feet. And the newly completed multifunctional cultural venue Grand Theatre of Rabat,…

Read More Bordering Dubai on its southern side, steadfastly traditional Sharjah—the emirate recognized as Cultural Capital of the Arab World by UNESCO in ’98—sets itself apart from its cosmopolitan neighbor with a focus on retaining its Emirati heritage, through its unique architecture and culture. Now, the drive to heighten its global status as a hub…

Read More Creating an entirely new destination from scratch isn’t easy, but having a vast swath of spectacular natural – and largely untouched – scenery is a good place to start. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is aiming to attract 100 million annual visitors by 2030 with a mix of newly developed giga-projects and ancient…

Read More Washington, DC, has quietly grown from political and historical destination to a seriously legit arts and culture scene that goes well beyond the National Gallery of Art (though it notably has six new exhibits in the works, including a much-anticipated Mark Rothko exhibition). In late-2022, the Rubell Museum DC opened up in Southwest…

Read More If you’ve always dreamed of seeing the aurora borealis, you’re in luck this year, as solar activity heads toward a peak in its roughly 11-year cycle. One of the best spots to catch the northern lights is this remote Hudson Bay outpost, which sits just below the “auroral oval,” meaning the sky often…

Read More The wine world let out a collective gasp in 2021 when Champagne house Bollinger made its first acquisition outside of France: not some place in Napa or Sonoma, but Ponzi Vineyards, which set the standard for Oregon winemaking back in the 1970s. The Willamette Valley had really, really made it, but for those…

Read More Once a skip-over town for Yellowstone country, Bozeman has a lot more than awe-inspiring alpine backdrops. Fueled by rampant relocation amid the pandemic, the city of some 55,000 residents is turning into a Rocky Mountain hub. Downtown is experiencing a growth spurt, with boutique fitness and yoga studios, alternative health-care outposts like Good…

Read More Long appreciated by outdoor enthusiasts who enjoy everything from kayaking to skiing, Vancouver’s indoor attractions are finally getting the recognition they deserve. The northwestern city received its first Michelin Guide last year (Toronto is the only other Canadian city with this claim), highlighting a diverse dining landscape, including Published on Main (also voted…