Malaysia confronts deadly consequences of Kuala Lumpur’s neglected urban forest
Residents treasure the city’s many tree-lined roads, some of which trace their history back to the late 1800s when it was founded.
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Europe is reckoning with a 'much more unpredictable' U.S., former EU chief says
A more "unpredictable" U.S. will only add to the challenges facing the incoming European Parliament as it navigates increasingly fraught ties with China and Russia, according to former EU Commission President José Manuel Barroso.
French IT firm Atos falls 12%, faces major share dilution after selecting rescue deal
Shares in beleaguered French IT company Atos fell around 12% on Tuesday after the firm said it had chosen a rescue deal, which is set to result in a major dilution of existing shareholders.
Taiwan's Lai sends legislative power bill back to defiant opposition
TAIPEI -- Taiwan's new government is sending a sweeping law that gives legislators significantly more power back to parliament, amid appeals by hundreds of lawyers to reconsider the bill.
Singapore study links air pollution to 135 million premature deaths
Weather phenomena like El Nino and the Indian Ocean Dipole worsened the effects of these pollutants by intensifying their concentration in the air, Singapore’s Nanyang Technological University said, unveiling the results of a study led by its researchers.
Macron's snap election gamble in France resurfaces an old criticism — that he's arrogant and obnoxious
French President Emmanuel Macron's decision to call a snap election after the far-right National Rally party won more than double the votes of his centrist alliance has been greeted with surprise, dismay and more than a little bewilderment.
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Artificial intelligence has the potential to power a health and wellness revolution, but there are some points that need to be ironed out first.