2018-09-17 Mattis Accuses Russia of Interfering in Macedonian Vote
American Defense Secretary Jim Mattis has accused Russia of trying to influence a planned vote in Macedonia. The vote could open a path for the country to join NATO. Mattis…
2018-09-16 Like Netflix, Car Subscription Services Now Growing in Popularity
Video and music services have become increasingly popular for people seeking to pay a set price for unlimited use of their favorite content. Such subscription services include Netflix, Hulu, Apple…
2018-09-16 Should Korean Leaders Discuss Nuclear Issue or Military Tensions?
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and South Korean President Moon Jae-in are preparing to meet Tuesday in the North’s capital. It will be their third meeting since April. The…
2018-09-17 ‘Speaking Up’ to Prevent Child Marriage in Bangladesh
In Bangladesh, two-thirds of all girls are married before the age of 18. Getting married at an early age takes away some of their childhood. It also affects the girls’…
2018-09-16 Japanese Prime Minister Wishes to Change Constitution to Create Military Forces
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has reconfirmed his support for changing the country’s constitution to permit the creation of a military force. “Let’s fulfill our mission by clearly writing in…
2018-09-17 Volkswagen to End Production of Famous Beetle
German automaker Volkswagen will stop producing its famous Beetle model next year. The Beetle has been one of America’s most recognizable vehicles for nearly 70 years. The first Beetle was…
2018-09-14 Trump’s Former Campaign Chief to Cooperate with Investigation
President Donald Trump’s former campaign chairman Paul Manafort has agreed to cooperate with the government and admitted guilt to charges linked to his work in Ukraine. The deal requires Manafort…
2018-09-12 Pope Francis to Meet with US, World Catholic Leaders
Pope Francis plans to meet with top Roman Catholic officials next year to discuss the growing number of sexual abuse cases involving Catholic clergy. The Vatican said Wednesday the leaders…
2018-09-13 Afghanistan Peace Talks Stuck on Issue of US Bases
A former Afghan Taliban official is reporting little progress in negotiations between the Taliban and the United States. The two sides are attempting to reach a political settlement to end…
2018-09-13 Proposal to Create Whale Sanctuary Defeated
A proposal to create a whale sanctuary in the South Atlantic Ocean was defeated this week at a meeting in Brazil of the International Whaling Commission, or IWC. Whales are…
2018-09-13 Super Typhoon Mangkhut to Hit Philippines, Southeast Asia
As the United States prepares for Hurricane Florence, an even bigger ocean storm, Super Typhoon Mangkhut, is set to hit Southeast Asia. The storm also threatens the Philippines and Hong…
2018-09-13 Russians Accused of Poisoning Former Spy Appear on Russian TV
Two men sought by Britain for the poisoning of a former Russian spy and his daughter appeared on Russian television Thursday. They denied involvement in the attack. Ruslan Boshirov and…
2018-09-12 Former Brazilian President Out of Presidential Election
Former Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva called on supporters to vote for the man named to replace him on the Workers’ Party ticket in October’s election. On Tuesday,…
2018-09-12 Russian Claims of ‘Biggest-Ever’ War Exercises Seen as Sending a Message
Russia is holding its biggest military exercise since the fall of the Soviet Union. The military exercise is being called “Vostok-2018” and includes forces from China and Mongolia. The war…
2018-09-11 Hurricane Florence Threatens US East Coast
Weather officials are predicting a powerful storm in the Atlantic Ocean will hit America’s southeastern coast later this week. Hurricane Florence, a Category 4 storm, is expected to make landfall…