Tara John

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How the World's First Loneliness Minister Will Tackle 'the Sad Reality of Modern Life'

Research shows that social isolation is as damaging to our health as smoking 15 cigarettes a day

By Tara John / London

How Britain's 'Diva of Divorce' Wins Bumper Payouts for Spouses of the Super-Rich

Pauline Chai seemed to have everything. The former Miss Malaysia spent over four decades married to the scion of one of her country’s richest families, enjoying a life of almost unimaginable wealth among the global...

By Tara John/London

Egypt’s Abdul Fattah al-Sisi Brushes Aside Dissent to Clear Way for Second Term

Egyptians will vote in a presidential election March 26–28, but there’s little doubt who will win. Current leader Abdul Fattah al-Sisi is almost guaranteed a second term, since his authorities have cracked down on political...

By Tara John

How Sergei Skripal Went from Russian Spy to Suspected Poisoning Victim

The incident has drawn comparisons to the death of Russian spy, Alexander V. Litvinenko

By Tara John

Italy's Silvio Berlusconi Is Back in the Spotlight and So Are His Sexist Comments. Here Are Some of His Worst.

"Men will think she is going to beat me up, no one will marry you," he told a female reporter last week

By Tara John

How Anti-Vaxxers Could Help Decide Italy's Election

Italy's anti-vaccination movement has turned into an unconventional battleground for its populists

By Tara John

Boko Haram Has Kidnapped Dozens of Schoolgirls, Again. Here's What to Know

Four years after the abduction of hundreds of Chibok students inspired the 'Bring Back Our Girls' campaign

By Tara John

Ivanka Trump Applauds for North and South Korean Athletes at Olympics Closing Ceremony

She stood and clapped for both North and South Korean athletes

By Tara John and Alix Langone

North Korea Is Sending Military Hardliner Kim Yong Chol to the Olympic Closing Ceremony. Here's What to Know

He might cross paths with Ivanka Trump

By Tara John

The Countries Stopping the Clock on Daylight Saving Time

The European Parliament called for an investigation into daylight saving time on health grounds on Feb. 8, following other legislatures scrutinizing the practice of changing clocks every year. Here’s more.THE EUROPEAN CASECritics of moving clocks...

By Tara John

Cyril Ramaphosa Set to be South Africa's New President

He looks set replace the scandal-hit Jacob Zuma

By Tara John

Why Is There An OAR Team in the 2018 Winter Olympics?

You'll see OAR athletes competing in almost every event

By Tara John

Norovirus Is Spreading Like Crazy at the 2018 Winter Olympics

From 32 to 86 cases in two days

By Tara John

Bermuda Wore Shorts to the Freezing Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony. The Internet Is Impressed.

They were not the only islanders to be under-dressed

By Tara John

Freezing Cold Couldn't Stop the Tongan Flag Bearer From Going Shirtless Again at the Winter Olympics

The frigid winter did not stop him

By Tara John

Last of the ISIS 'Beatles' Captured in Syria

The last two members were captured in eastern Syria

By Tara John

SpaceX Prepares to Launch First Falcon Heavy Rocket

The Falcon Heavy rocket launches on Tuesday

By Tara John

A Poland Holocaust Bill Is Causing Outrage

The proposed law outlaws blaming Poland for any crimes committed during the Nazi occupation

By Tara John

Trump’s U.N. Ambassador Hated Hillary Clinton’s Grammys Cameo

Clinton read out an excerpt from Michael Wolff's hit book

By Tara John

Greece and Macedonia Are Fighting Over Who Gets to Use the Name ‘Macedonia’. Here’s Why

Tens of thousands of Greek protesters rallied in Thessaloniki on Jan. 21 against the use of "Macedonia" in the name of the neighboring nation officially known as the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM). The demonstrations came as the two countries begin talks to resolve the long-standing dispute. Here's more.

By Tara John
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