2015-04-30 Mayweather vs. Pacquiao: ‘The Fight of the Century’
Elton John sings “Saturday Night’s Alright for Fighting,” and right now boxing fans around the world agree. On May 2nd, two boxers will compete in what is being called the…
2015-04-30 Parade Marks 40th Anniversary of Vietnam War’s End
Vietnam has held a parade to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War. The victory of North Vietnamese forces brought the whole country under communist rule.…
2015-04-29 Shinzo Abe Joins List of Leaders Addressing US Congress
Shinzo Abe is the first Japanese prime minister to receive the rare honor of addressing a Joint Meeting of the U.S. Congress. Mr. Abe expressed “deep repentance” over Japan’s role…
2015-04-29 Migrants Arriving in Italy Find an ‘Angel’
Immigrants continue arriving in southern Italy from North Africa. These migrants faced a dangerous trip when they sailed across the Mediterranean Sea. They reach land only to face an unknown…
2015-04-29 Bible Museum Coming to Washington, DC
There are many museums in Washington, D.C. One that is near the headquarters of the Voice of America tells about the American Indian. Next to that is the very popular…
2015-04-29 UN: Little Progress in Fighting Asian Drug Trade
Trafficking of synthetic, or man-made, drugs is growing across much of Southeast Asia. United Nations officials say the growth is being helped, in part, by rising demand and by use…
2015-04-28 National Guard Establishes Order in Baltimore after Riots
National Guard troops are guarding the eastern U.S. city of Baltimore, Maryland. The troop deployment is part of an effort to re-establish order a day after rioting caused widespread destruction…
2015-04-28 India Plans to Build 100 ‘Smart’ Cities
Many of India’s biggest cities are struggling. They have too many people and not enough places for them to work, live and play. They often lack services, including effective public…
2015-04-27 At ASEAN, Territorial Dispute Gets Delegates’ Attention
Leaders from Southeast Asian nations are meeting in Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia. The leaders have called for a peaceful settlement of competing territorial claims in the South China…
2015-04-27 TIME Lists World’s 100 Most Influential People
TIME Magazine has released a list of 100 individuals it says are the “most influential” people in the world. These men and women come from many countries. They are government…
2015-04-27 Japanese Prime Minister Begins US Visit
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is in the United States. He plans to visit four U.S. cities and meet with President Barack Obama at the White House. On Wednesday, he…
2015-04-27 New Paris Concert Hall Hopes to Link Rich and Poor Music Lovers
The new Paris Philharmonic concert hall opened earlier this year. Long before opening day, people questioned the large amount of money required to pay for the building. Critics also were…
2015-04-26 Cat Cafes Offer Cats and Coffee
Would you like a cat with that latte? Most people go to a café to get their daily cup of coffee. At Cat Town Café in Oakland, California, they can…
2015-04-25 Islam Is the Fastest Growing Religion in the World
Islam is the fastest growing religion in the world, according to a new study. The Pew Research Center spent six years studying the demographics of population and religion around the…
2015-04-25 40th Anniversary for Mississippi River Steamboat
During the 1800s, the Mississippi River was crowded with steamboats. The river divided the United States in half, separating the older, more populated eastern states from the West. Steamboats transported…