2018-04-29 Irrawaddy Dolphin Numbers Increase on Mekong River
The number of Irrawaddy dolphins in one part of the Mekong River has increased for the first time tin 20 years. The dolphins, however, still face serious threats to their…
2018-04-29 Former Sudanese ‘Lost Boy’ Helps Other Refugees
A cup of coffee is a good way for many people to start their day. But, it can also do much greater good. Manyang Kher is a former Sudanese child…
2018-04-30 Islamic State Claims Responsibility for Kabul Bombings
The Islamic State (IS) militant group has claimed responsibility for two suicide bombings in Afghanistan’s capital Kabul. The Associated Press reports that the suicide bombers killed at least 25 people,…
2018-04-28 Buddhist Festival in Thailand Celebrates Boys as ‘Princes’
A colorful festival in northern Thailand holds deep Buddhist meaning for young boys who are celebrated as “beloved princes.” The festival is held each year in the mountain town of…
2018-04-28 US Militia Groups Refocusing on New Enemies
Last week, an American court ruled against three members of a militia in the state of Kansas. The jury found the three men – Curtis Allen, Patrick Stein and Gavin…
2018-04-26 Lawmakers Consider Issue of International Child Kidnappings
An American doctor recently gave an emotional speech about his son to Senate lawmakers in Washington. Chris Brann told lawmakers on Tuesday about the abduction of his son Nicholas, whose…
2018-04-26 Scientists Say N. Korea’s Nuclear Test Site Likely Collapsed
Chinese researchers say the mountain above North Korea’s main nuclear test site has likely collapsed. If so, the collapse would make the test site unsafe for future testing, and the…
2018-04-27 Korean Leaders Agree to Goal of Removing Nuclear Arms
The leaders of North and South Korea held talks in the border village of Panmunjom on Friday. The talks began with a historic first step as North Korean leader Kim…
2018-04-27 Thousands of Girls Join Boys Scouts of America
Thousands of girls have now joined the Boy Scouts of America, or BSA, across the United States. The previously all-male organization announced last year it would begin permitting girls to…
2018-04-26 Jury Finds Comedian Bill Cosby Guilty of Sexual Abuse
A jury in the American state of Pennsylvania has found actor Bill Cosby guilty of sexual assault. The ruling was announced Thursday. Cosby, who is 80 years old, is best…
2018-04-26 Central American Asylum-Seekers Reach US Border
About 130 migrants from Central America have arrived at the United States border with Mexico seeking asylum. The group has been called a “caravan” and it has been sharply criticized…
2018-04-25 New Reports Warn of Worldwide Threats to Freedom of the Press
Two new reports from international press freedom organizations say that attacks on media threaten major democracies. Reporters Without Borders, or RSF, and Freedom House released their yearly reports on press…
2018-04-25 Much Publicized ‘Day Zero’ Changed Cape Town Forever
In January, officials in Cape Town, South Africa warned that the city’s usable water supply would be gone by April 21. The heavily-publicized date was called “Day Zero.” The city…
2018-04-25 Nonprofit Groups Try to Bring Education to Conflict Areas
An American nonprofit group called Justice Rising is working to educate young people in areas where conflicts are taking place. The United Nations Children’s Fund or UNICEF says the California-based…
2018-04-24 Saudi Women Buying More Makeup
Eighteen-year-old Shahad al-Qahtani is excited about sales of Rihanna’s makeup products in Saudi Arabia. Rihanna, known for her hit songs and fearless spirit, is popular among Saudi women. Many are…