2015-09-12 Father Serra: Saint to Some, Unworthy to Others
Pope Francis is making final preparations for his visit to the United States. During the trip, the Pope will officially recognize an 18th century religious worker as a saint. Junipero…
2015-09-11 Rare Giant Panda Celebrates Her Birthday
Giant panda Bai Yun celebrated her 24th birthday this week at the San Diego Zoo in California, where she has lived since 1996. Her caretakers surprised her with treats and…
2015-09-10 Murder Could Hurt Nepal’s Tourism Efforts
Four months after a deadly earthquake, Nepal is struggling to revive mountain and trekking tourism. Now, however, the murder of an American volunteer could hurt those efforts. Dahlia Yehia was…
2015-09-10 Vietnam Seeks to Expand Its Economy
China is Vietnam’s biggest trading partner. However, the two countries are competitors in international trade. Now, Vietnam is taking steps to deal with China’s surprise decision to devalue its currency.…
2015-09-09 US Candidates Debate Iran Nuclear Deal
United States presidential candidates Wednesday spoke publicly about a proposed nuclear agreement with Iran. The agreement, or deal, would limit Iran’s ability to develop nuclear weapons. In exchange, the U.S.…
2015-09-09 US to Change Syrian Rebels Training
The New York Times says United States defense officials are making plans to change the training of moderate Syrian rebels for fighting the Islamic State in Syria. The newspaper says…
2015-09-08 Queen Elizabeth II Poised to Be Britain’s Longest Serving Ruler
Queen Elizabeth II is set reach an important milestone this week – becoming Britain’s longest-ruling head of state. Queen Elizabeth has worked with 12 British prime ministers, from Winston Churchill…
2015-09-08 Pope Francis Simplifies Marriage Annulment Process
Pope Francis has announced measures to reform the Roman Catholic Church’s rules for annulling marriages. Under the new rules, the annulment process will be faster. Pope Francis says the process…
2015-09-08 Meteor Explodes in Skies Over Thailand
A meteor exploded over the sky in Thailand in a bright streak of gold. Meteors are also known as “falling stars.” This meteor crashed through the Earth’s atmosphere in the…
2015-09-07 Yemen Close to ‘Disaster’ as Medical Shortages Continue
Aid agencies are warning of a possible humanitarian disaster in Yemen, including severe malnutrition. The agencies say up to 500,000 children lack food or nutrients in their diet. Yemeni hospitals…
2015-09-07 Missile Silos Turned into ‘Survival Condos’
When looking for a new home, many people consider things like the safety of the area, the nearness to public transportation or the quality of the neighborhood school. Some other…
2015-09-06 Survivors Remember Guatemalan Genocide
Researchers are recording the stories of survivors of the Guatemalan civil war and genocide. Fighting in Guatemala started in the 1960s and lasted more than 30 years. Tens of thousands…
2015-09-06 Vending Machines Dispense Free Books to Children
A vending machine is usually where a person buys snacks and drinks. In Washington, D.C., some vending machines are providing a new snack: free children’s books. The Book Vending Machine…
2015-09-06 Providing Electricity to Poor Communities in Kenya
In 2013, President Barack Obama launched a campaign called the Power Africa Initiative. Its goal is to increase the availability of electric power in African countries south of the Sahara…
2015-09-05 Are They Migrants or Refugees?
Young and old, they walk along the highway, weary and struggling. Others lay down on the train tracks in Hungary. A small lifeless body of a boy washes up at…