2018-03-30 Russia Expels More British Diplomats
Russia ordered new cuts Friday to the number of British diplomatsin the country. The move has worsened the clash between Russia and several European countries and the United States over…
2018-03-30 FIFA to Investigate Russian Racism Against French Soccer Players
Soccer’s international governing body, FIFA, is investigating reported racial abuse by soccer fans in Russia. The top international soccer competition, the World Cup, is to take place in Russia in…
2018-03-29 In Pakistan, Malala Says She Will Continue Fight for Girls’ Education
Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousafzai says she is excited to be home in Pakistan for the first time since the Taliban tried to kill her in 2012. She was…
2018-03-29 Judge Drops Murder Charges Against Man Who Spent 45 Years in Jail
A man in the state of Michigan is free this week after being wrongly convicted of murder and spending 45 years in prison. A judge has agreed to permanently drop…
2018-03-31 Venezuela’s Famous Youth Orchestra Faces Tough Times
In 1975, Venezuelan musician Jose Antonio Abreu created a network of music education programs for children. It became known as El Sistema. As the director of El Sistema, Abreu was…
2018-03-30 California Judge Rules Coffee Needs Cancer Warning
A judge has ruled that coffee sellers in California must warn people that coffee may contain a substance linked to cancer. The Council for Education and Research on Toxics brought…
2018-03-28 Malaysia Passes Disputed Bill to Change Electoral Borders
Malaysia’s Parliament has passed a disputed bill to change the borders of electoral areas. Prime Minister Najib Razak called for the change to reform the voting areas. Critics say the…
2018-03-29 North and South Korea Set Date for April Summit
South Korea has reached an agreement with North Korea to have the leaders of both countries meet for a summit on April 27. Officials said South Korean President Moon Jae-in…
2018-03-29 Hamas Plans Huge Demonstrations Along Gaza-Israel Border
Hamas leaders of the Palestinian territory of Gaza are asking people to march along its border with Israel in the coming weeks. Hamas is seeking to gather large crowds to…
2018-03-27 2020 U.S. Census Will Ask About Citizenship Status
The U.S. Commerce Department has announced that the 2020 U.S. Census will include a question about citizenship status. Democrats have criticized the decision, saying it will cause fear in immigrants…
2018-03-28 China Says North Korea Willing to Discuss Denuclearization
China says North Korean leader Kim Jong Un agreed during talks in Beijing to discuss denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula. China’s official Xinhua news agency reported that Kim made an…
2018-03-27 Official Who Supervised Larry Nassar Charged with Sex Crimes
A Michigan State University official who supervised sexual abuser Larry Nassar has been charged with sex crimes of his own. Nassar, a former MSU and USA Gymnastics Olympic team doctor,…
2018-03-26 Malaysia Considers 10-Year Jail Term for False News
Malaysia’s government has proposed new laws aimed at banning fake, or false, news. Punishments for those breaking the laws include a 10-year jail sentence and large fines. Some people have…
2018-03-27 Afghanistan’s First Female General Calls for More Women in Military
Khatol Mohammadzai was active in the Afghan army for more than 30 years. She earned many awards and made nearly 600 parachute jumps from an airplane. In addition, Mohammadzai has…
2018-03-26 Woman Says She Was Threatened to Stay Silent About Trump Relationship
American officials said Monday that President Donald Trump “doesn’t believe any of the accusations” made by Stormy Daniels. The maker of sex films says she was threatened when she tried…