2018-05-08 Mothers Fight for Children’s Lives, Hunger in Yemen
A young mother in Yemen stood on the scale for a doctor. Even wearing her long, black clothing she weighed only 38 kilograms. The mother, Umm Mizrah, is pregnant, but…
2018-05-07 Iran Says it May Remain in Nuclear Deal Even if US Withdraws
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has suggested that Iran could stay in a major nuclear deal even if the United States withdraws. Reuters news service reported that Rouhani made the comments…
2018-05-07 Russia’s Putin Sworn in for 4th Term as President
Russian President Vladimir Putin was sworn in for a fourth term in office on Monday. Speaking in Moscow, Putin promised to follow an economic program that would improve living conditions…
2018-05-06 Old Oyster Shells Improve Water Quality, Help Oyster Population
Oysters are a favorite of seafood lovers across the United States. Oysters, a kind of shellfish, are native to U.S. waters on both the Atlantic and Pacific coasts. Now, more…
2018-05-06 Report Says Tennis Has ‘Significant’ Integrity Problems
A new report says the sport of tennis faces “very significant” problems with integrity. The report said the problems, involving issues like fair play and honesty, are most notable at…
2018-05-06 At Beautycon, Social Media Stars Redefine Beauty
For some people, makeup is not just about the latest lipstick product or eyeliner. It is about having power. Just ask the people who attended Beautycon, a recent 2-day event…
2018-05-02 South Korea Wants US Troops to Stay
South Korea said on Wednesday that U.S. troops should stay in the country, even if a peace treaty is signed with North Korea. Kim Eui-kyeom is a spokesperson for South…
2018-05-02 Big Immigration Raid Takes Place in Tennessee
Early on the morning of April 5, United States law enforcement officials raided a meat processing factory in the state of Tennessee. Agents of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement…
2018-05-02 New Mexico Desert Captures Evidence of Sloth Hunt
A desert in the American Southwest provides evidence of a hunt from long ago. Scientists found footprints from a hunt involving ancient human beings and a large prehistoric sloth. They…
2018-05-06 Japan’s Shohei Ohtani Making ‘ShoTime’ in California
“An incredible player came from Japan” a fan of the Los Angeles Angels said recently. The player is Shohei Ohtani. And he has gained a lot of attention since he…
2018-05-02 Asian Elephants Reported at Risk from Chinese Demand for Skin
A British-based wildlife group says rising Chinese demand for products made from elephant skin is leading to unlawful killing of the animals. It says the rising demand is creating an…
2018-05-01 Iran Bans Use of Telegram Messaging Service
Iran’s government has ordered internet service providers to block the messaging service Telegram. Iranian state television said on Monday that the country’s judiciary approved the order in interests of national…
2018-05-01 Indian Court Orders Faster Investigations of Child Rape Cases
India’s Supreme Court has ordered high courts to guarantee speedier investigations in child rape cases. The Supreme Court announced the ruling on Tuesday. It follows public anger over recent rapes…
2018-04-30 Nigeria’s Buhari Discusses Terrorism, Economy With Trump
Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has met with American President Donald Trump in Washington. It marked the first official visit by an African leader from south of the Sahara desert to…
2018-04-29 Technology Is Reshaping Fashion Industry
Technology is changing almost every industry, including fashion. Imagine wearing a computer in the form of clothing, like a jacket. Now it is possible. The clothing manufacturer Levi Strauss &…