2017-09-22 ‘Rocket Man’ Vs. ‘Dotard’ in War of Words
A war of words is rising between U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. The two leaders have been exchanging unusually personal insults as international pressure…
2017-09-23 Los Angeles Police Departments Explore Use of Drones
A growing number of police departments in the United States now have drones and are exploring different ways to use them. A recent study found that drone ownership by local…
2017-09-23 Russia Celebrates Rifle-Maker Kalashnikov With Statue
Russia has unveiled a monument to Mikhail Kalashnikov, creator of one of the most famous firearms in the world. The 7.5-meter tall statue features Kalashnikov holding his famous rifle. Mikhail…
2017-09-24 Fake News Becoming the Norm in Poland
Poland, like many European countries, has been targeted by Russian propagandists with disinformation campaigns. Experts say the effort is aimed at the country’s political discussion. They say many false accounts…
2017-09-25 Bank Case Reveals Vietnam’s Continued Corruption Problems
The Vietnamese Ministry of Public Security recently began investigating three companies under the state-owned gas and oil group PetroVietnam. The companies may have tried to divert more than $5 million…
2017-09-24 African Art Museum Opens in Cape Town
The Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa officially opened its doors on Friday. The new museum itself is a work of art. It is a century old grain silo on…
2017-09-24 Text Messages Connect Farmers in Kenya
When she woke up one morning in February, Catherine Kagendo saw one of her cows on the ground. “It was lying on its side … and was breathing heavily,” she…
2017-09-25 US Education Chief Cancels Rules on Sexual Assaults
American colleges are deciding whether to change how they investigate sexual assaults after a directive from Education Secretary Betsy DeVos. Last Friday, DeVos withdrew official guidance on how college and…
2017-09-21 Myanmar Struggles with Rohingya Crisis
Hundreds of thousands of ethnic Rohingya people have been forced out of western Myanmar in what the United Nations is comparing to “ethnic cleansing.” Officials of Myanmar including State Councilor…
2017-09-22 Pakistan Wants ‘Zero’ Political or Military Part for India in Afghanistan
Pakistan has promised to continue working with the United States in fighting terrorism and ending unrest in Afghanistan. But Pakistani officials say “any political or military” role for India in…
2017-09-20 Rescue Work Continues after Mexico City Earthquake
The earthquake that struck near Mexico City Tuesday came exactly 32 years after an 8.0 magnitude quake hit the area. The 1985 earthquake killed nearly 10,000 people. Mexican officials say…
2017-09-20 UN: Islamic State Expands Activities to Seven Afghan Provinces
A United Nations report says Afghanistan’s version of the Islamic State group has expanded its activities to all seven provinces in the country. It said the group operated in just…
2017-09-21 Vietnam Attempts to Greatly Reduce Dependence on Cash
The Vietnamese government has set aggressive targets for reducing the amount of cash used by people across the country. The goal is to reduce the amount of ready money changing…
2017-09-21 North Korea to Mark Anniversary of Kim Jong Un’s Grandmother
North Korea is preparring to observe the anniversary of the death of Kim Jong Un’s grandmother as world leaders increase criticism of country’s missile and nuclear test program. Kim Jong…
2017-09-22 Japan Marks Respect for the Aged Day
Over 200 people gathered recently on a hot day at a shrine in downtown Tokyo. Many in the crowd were older adults. Some chewed gum and lifted dumbbells. The weight…