2017-12-29 Those We Said Goodbye to in 2017
They made you cry and they made you laugh. Some united a country and others divided its people. Here is a look at some of the well-known people who died…
2017-12-28 Vietnam Launches Operation to Fight Against ‘Wrong’ Views
Vietnam has launched a new operation to fight what the government has called “wrong” views on the Internet. The new cyber combat operation, Force 47, has 10,000 members. It is…
2017-12-28 Fashion Show Brings Hope to Congo
Miki Sikabwe is a fashion designer from Congo. She has trained in Rwanda, Burundi and Kenya. She has never had the chance to show her work in Congo because of…
2017-12-27 Paper Company Creates New Land Conflicts with Villagers
One of the world’s largest paper companies has gone against its promise to end several land disputes in Indonesia. The company, Asia Pulp & Paper, makes many kinds of paper…
2017-12-27 UNESCO Recognizes Panama’s Hats
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has recognized the artisans of Panama for their woven hats. Cultural authorities have added the pintao, or painted hat, to UNESCO’s…
2017-12-27 Brexit Talks Could Help Turkey, Ukraine Deepen Links with Europe
The European Union and Britain have reached an agreement that may help serve as a model for other countries seeking closer ties with the EU. Germany’s foreign minister has said…
2017-12-27 Technology Brings 3-D Images to Food Menus
It is not always easy to know what food to order at restaurants. But a new company in New York is hoping to help. The company offers menu items in…
2017-12-26 Peru’s Fujimori Asks for Forgiveness After Pardoning
Former Peruvian President Alberto Fujimori asked for forgiveness on Tuesday for mistakes during his authoritarian rule of the country. His statement came amid protests that began after Peruvian President Pedro…
2017-12-26 Russian Officials Bar Anti-Corruption Activist from Running for President
On Monday, Russian election officials formally barred anti-corruption activist Alexei Navalny from running for president in the March 18 election. Over the past year, Navalny has launched a grassroots campaign…
2017-12-26 South Korea Says North Likely Seeking Talks
South Korea said on Tuesday that North Korea would look to negotiate with the United States in the coming year. The prediction came as North Korea called the latest U.S.-led…
2017-12-25 Civil War Leads South Sudan Closer to Starvation
As Bob Wol lay on the dirt floor of his home in intense pain, he touched each of the gunshots on his thigh and back. The 29 year-old man from…
2017-12-25 Botswana Turns to Trained Dogs to Protect Wildlife
Ishamael Monwametsi leads a group of park rangers from the African nation of Botswana at a training exercise in Tanzania. The purpose of the exercise is to teach orderly, obedient…
2017-12-24 New Indian Retirement Community in California
Young people come from around the world to work in Silicon Valley. Some, however, are struggling to find the best way to care for their aging parents. Increasingly, they are…
2017-12-23 Environmental Group Says Japan Helping Ivory Trade
An environmental group has criticized Japan’s controls over its ivory supply. A report released with the support of the World Wildlife Fund this month said ivory exports are hurting efforts…
2017-12-22 US Recognizes Disputed Honduran Election Results
The Trump administration on Friday recognized the results of Honduras’ disputed presidential election, despite problems found by poll observers and calls from the U.S. Congress for a new vote. In…