Month: February 2021

The United States is pulling out of UNESCO, the United Nations organization that encourages worldwide cooperation in education, science, and culture. In a statement on Thursday, the U.S. State Department…

The organization that awards Oscars for best movies is deciding what to do with Harvey Weinstein. The movie producer has been accused of sexual abuse from many women, including well-known…

Wildfires continue to spread in northern California. American weather experts were predicting high winds and low humidity levels in the area on Thursday. Such conditions are making it difficult to…

Lourdes Rodriguez left Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria filled her home in the town of Vega Baja with mud. The mud damaged mattresses and other things in the house. She…

The European Union is reportedly ready to welcome President Alexander Lukashenko of Belarus to its Eastern Partnership (EaP) meeting next month. It is the first time EU officials have permitted…

The Japanese manufacturer Kobe Steel is investigating problems with safety inspection information about its products. The company reported “improper conduct” related to some steel, aluminum and copper products. On Wednesday,…

Spain has rejected calls for talks or mediation to resolve a dispute over independence with the northeastern region of Catalonia. In a speech to parliament Wednesday, Spanish Prime Minister Mariano…

A South Korean lawmaker says North Korea computer hackers stole hundreds of secret military documents from South Korea. The documents are said to include plans for destroying the North Korean…

The International Labor Organization (ILO) is urging private businesses to invest more in workers and support efforts to reduce unemployment around the world. The ILO released a report on Monday.…

The Philippines appears to be seeking a return to stronger economic relations with the United States. Experts say the change may be designed to balance the Philippines’ increasing dependence on…

Seated under tall windows and wearing simple clothing, North Korean painters are hard at work in China. The nine artists are putting canvases on picture frames and copying landscape images…

At least four teenagers have launched campaigns for governor in two American states. The young people have declared their candidacy in states that do not have age requirements to serve…

Suzan stood before Immigration Judge John. M. Bryant last month at a courthouse in the American state of Virginia. The El Salvadoran national asked the judge for more time in…

Thousands of teachers celebrated World Teacher’s Day in Yaounde, Cameroon’s capital on October 5. Ernestine Tabe, a teacher, came to the capital in September to look for a job. She…

A group seeking an international ban on nuclear weapons has won the 2017 Nobel Peace Prize. The Norwegian Nobel Committee is giving the prize to the International Campaign to Abolish…