2015-04-14 A Look Back at the Chibok Kidnapping
One year ago, Boko Haram militants kidnapped 276 schoolgirls from their dormitory in the northeastern Nigerian town of Chibok. The kidnapping came as a shock to people around the world.…
2015-04-13 US Seeks to Influence Changes in Cuba
Secretary of State John Kerry says the United States has launched what he calls a “policy of transformation” with Cuba. He says the government is urging Cuban leaders to make…
2015-04-13 Turkey Rejects Pope’s Comments on Armenian Genocide
Turkish officials have strongly criticized Pope Francis for his use of the word “genocide” to describe the mass killing of Armenians in 1915. Turkey’s government ordered its ambassador to the…
2015-04-12 Some Nigerians Wondering About Their Next Leader
Nigerians have voted a former dictator as their next president. Muhammadu Buhari, age 72, is a retired general and former military leader. Today, he says he is a born-again democrat.…
2015-04-11 Technology Center in Moscow Seeks Western Companies
Russian officials are urging Western companies to open offices in a technology center in Moscow. They hope the center will help the country reduce its economic dependence on energy exports…
2015-04-11 Nuclear Deal Could Lead to Increased Influence for Iran
Negotiators are trying to reach an agreement to limit Iran’s nuclear activities. The deal would include an easing of international sanctions against Iran. The restrictions were designed to punish Iran…
2015-04-09 Too Many Cambodian Women Dying During Childbirth
Cambodia has one of the highest maternal mortality rates in Southeast Asia. The number of women dying during pregnancy or childbirth has dropped in recent years. But it is still…
2015-04-09 California Limits Water Use Because of Dry Weather
The state of California is taking steps to deal with dry weather. Governor Jerry Brown announced last week that Californians must reduce their water use by 25 percent because of…
2015-04-08 India to Monitor Air Pollution in 10 Cities
The Indian capital of New Delhi recently passed Beijing, China, for having the world’s most polluted air. Now, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is launching a national air quality index…
2015-04-08 Obama to Meet Cuban President at Summit of the Americas
Officials from Cuba will attend the Summit of the Americas this week in Panama. The summit brings together the leaders of countries in North America, Central America, South America and…