Month: January 2021

On July 18th, Republicans begin a four-day meeting in Cleveland, Ohio, to choose their party’s candidate for president. The following week Democrats choose their presidential candidate in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. These…

African countries may be best-known for their track and field success at the Olympics. But interest in Asian martial arts has grown on the continent. African nations are sending 50…

Recent shootings broadcast on live streaming apps are raising ethical questions about the use of the technology. The most recent case happened this week outside St. Paul, Minnesota. Police shot…

Social media is filling a big demand in Uganda for individuals who have medical questions or need health care. The African nation has just one doctor for every 25,000 people.…

The United States ordered new economic restrictions against North Korea this week that directly answer human rights abuse. The restrictions are expected to have limited impact. The United States has…

A large model of the boat that many people believe saved Noah, his family and animals from the Biblical flood officially opened Thursday. The boat, called an ark, is part…

The fallout from Britain’s vote to leave the European Union is not limited to Britain. There are new efforts to stop EU immigration quotas in Hungary. In addition, Poland, the…

North Korea released water from a dam near its border with South Korea Wednesday morning without warning. No major injuries or damage have been reported from Wednesday’s opening of the…

Former Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein has been dead for almost ten years. But his name came alive as Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump praised Hussein’s dealing with suspected terrorists. “Saddam…

Two years ago the U.S. states of Washington and Colorado became the world’s first legal marketplaces for recreational marijuana. In other words, people in those states can now legally use…

The investigation into Hillary Clinton’s use of a private email server while serving as secretary of state appears likely to end with no criminal charges. Federal Bureau of Investigation Director…

Working parents in America are increasingly sharing childcare. In other words, both mothers and fathers go to a business or office, and both take care of family members at home…

In Ghana, some people believe certain jobs are only for men. But some Ghanaian women are starting to do traditionally male work, such as carpentry or jobs that require physical…

Mohamed Khairullah describes himself as “an American mayor who happens to be Muslim.” Khairullah was born in Syria. He settled in the small American community of Prospect Park, New Jersey…

Global Witness says 2015 was the most dangerous year yet for environmental activists. The group reports that 185 people across 16 countries were killed last year while defending the environment.…