The global recovery is gaining momentum according to new projections by the World Bank. But unlike previous years, the World Bank says growth in 2014 is likely to be driven in large part by high income countries. Mil Arcega has more.
Before Sochi became known as the host of the 2014 Winter Olympics, it was famous in Russia as a seaside resort. Now, the Black Sea beaches are providing a welcome break for many visitors from around the world.
Pakistan is one of three countries left in the world where polio remains endemic, the other two being neighboring Afghanistan, and Nigeria. But a Taliban ban on vaccinations and attacks on health workers mean that the highly infectious disease continues to spread.
The 32nd Report on Tobacco from the US Surgeon General warns smoking is deadlier than previously believed.
Visitors arriving in Sochi for the Winter Olympics have noticed something odd. Dozens of stray dogs wandering through the city. James Brooke reports from Sochi on what’s up.
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry is starting a tour of Asia, where he plans to push North Korea to give up its nuclear ambitions and China to reduce regional tensions.
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The report says smoking causes birth defects -- a leading cause of death among babies. It also links smoking to cancer of the liver and colon, diabetes and other diseases.
Shirley Temple Black, the former child star known as America's Sweetheart, has died in California at the age of 85. Mike O'Sullivan reports from Los Angeles on the life of the childhood superstar who later served her country as a diplomat.
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Super Bowl Sunday is almost here - the National Football League championship is the second most watched annual sporting event worldwide. With all eyes on the big game, advertisers are lining up to spend record amounts of money to put their ad in front of viewers.
Thailand's anti-government protesters are vowing to oust Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra and her family from politics even if Sunday’s elections reaffirm her popular support. Thai experts say mediation is needed to prevent further violence.
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