Thailand braced for major spike in Dengue cases

After a year which saw an explosion of Dengue fever infections, Thailand is bracing itself for an even worse 2016 with experts warning the number of infections may be on par with the 1987 mega-outbreak. Thailand recorded some 140,000 cases of infection last year, with 126 deaths, the highest number since the 170,000 cases of the 1987 crisis. Jan 28, 2016

Oscars 2016: African-Americans told to tune out

Despite assurances by The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences of its plans to put in place an ambitious affirmative action plan, a Los Angeles chapter of Rev. Al Sharptons National Action Network said theyre moving forward with plans to boycott this years Oscars. Jan 26, 2016