Grapes on Mars? Georgia winemakers aiming high

Georgia is immensely proud of its ancient wine-making tradition, claiming to have been the first nation to make wine. Now it wants to be the first to grow grapes on Mars.
More than 113 mn people suffer 'acute hunger': UN
More than 113 million people across 53 countries experienced "acute hunger" last year because of wars and climate disasters, with Africa the worst-hit region, the UN said Tuesday.
Israel votes with Netanyahu's future at stake
Israelis began voting Tuesday in a high-stakes election that will decide whether to extend Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's long right-wing tenure despite corruption allegations or to replace him with an ex-military chief new to politics.
Singaporean PM arrives in Malaysia for annual meeting
Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong arrived in Malaysia on Monday for a working visit.
5 including 3 U.S. soldiers killed, 8 injured in car bomb blast in Afghanistan
About five people, including three U.S. soldiers and a U.S. contractor and an assailant, were killed
Israelis to vote in general election
Israelis will go to the polls on Tuesday to vote in the country's general election.
Japan extends N.Korea sanctions for 2 years
Japan has decided to extend its trade ban and other sanctions on North Korea for a further two years.