2018-05-12 Fire Shines Light on Sao Paulo Housing Shortage
On May 1, an electrical problem started a fire in a large, former police building in Sao Paolo, Brazil. Officials say at least two people died as a result. The…
2018-05-03 Vanuatu to Evacuate an Entire Island
The Pacific nation of Vanuatu is preparing to permanently evacuate the entire population of one of its islands. Thick ash from a volcano kills crops, dirties water, and pollutes the…
2018-05-03 Reports: Americans Held in N. Korea Have Been Moved
The United States government is studying reports that three Americans held in North Korea have been moved from a labor camp. Reuters news service reported that an unnamed American official…
2018-05-11 Ties with US, North Korea Make Singapore a Good Meeting Place
American President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un have agreed to meet in Singapore on June 12. Singapore’s position in Asia, and diplomatic ties with the U.S.…
2018-05-11 Rebuilding, Corruption Top Issues in Iraq’s Election
Iraqi citizens will vote for members of their national parliament on May 12. It is the first such election since the government declared victory over the Islamic State group. Iraqi…
2018-05-10 Israel Hits Iranian Targets inside Syria
Israel said Thursday its fighter planes struck dozens of Iranian military targets inside of Syria overnight. The move answered rockets attacks by Iranian forces on the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights. The…
2018-05-10 Scientists: Major Volcanic Burst Possible in Hawaii
Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano could soon send huge rocks and ash shooting out of its summit crater. The last time this happened was almost 100 years ago. Scientists say the risks…
2018-05-09 Can #MeToo Succeed in a Conservative Pakistan?
The Pakistani television and film industry was shocked last month by accusations of sex abuse from a famous singer. Meesha Shafi used the Twitter #metoo to accuse a male co-worker…
2018-05-10 Malaysian Leader Becomes World’s Oldest at 92
Malaysia’s Mahathir Mohamad has returned to power as prime minister, becoming the world’s oldest elected leader. Mahathir is 92 years old. He previously ruled Malaysia for 22 years. He led…
2018-05-09 Trump: 3 Americans Held in North Korea Released
President Donald Trump says three Americans who were detained in North Korea have been released. Trump said the three men are returning to the United States with Secretary of State…
2018-05-09 Scientists Help Insects to Help Colorado River Fish
Fish need insects for food. So, healthy rivers have healthy insect populations. However, in the United States, part of the Colorado River has an insect shortage that has left many…
2018-05-09 Senate Questions Intelligence Agency Nominee on Torture
United States lawmakers met Wednesday with President Donald Trump’s choice to lead the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). The Senate Intelligence Committee held a confirmation hearing on his nomination of Gina…
2018-05-10 Trump to Meet N. Korea’s Kim Jong Un June 12 in Singapore
United States President Donald Trump has announced his planned meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un will take place on June 12 in Singapore. The president wrote on Twitter…
2018-05-08 US Announces New Measures Against Venezuelans, Businesses
The United States has announced new sanctions on three Venezuelans and 20 companies for connections to drug trafficking. Vice President Mike Pence announced the measures earlier this week. He spoke…
2018-05-08 Trump Withdraws US from Iran Nuclear Deal
President Donald Trump has withdrawn the United States from an international agreement aimed at controlling Iran’s nuclear program. The Iranian government agreed to the deal with the U.S., Britain, China,…