Month: February 2021

Hurricane Irma caused severe damage to some Caribbean islands and the American state of Florida. These places depend heavily on tourism to fuel their economies. The area had been preparing…

Foreign-supported educational centers in North Korea are reducing their activities as more governments strengthen travel warnings for the country. The United States recently banned most travel by Americans to North…

In the controlled environment of the United States military, the big room with shiny white paint stands out. The room has computer work stations, overhead projectors and a digital clock…

Nations are expressing support for new United Nations restrictions placed on North Korea in reaction to its sixth nuclear test. The U.N. Security Council voted 15-0 to approve new sanctions.…

Hurricane Irma has weakened to a tropical storm after causing widespread damage on Caribbean islands and the U.S. state of Florida. Irma’s winds eased to about 100 kilometers per hour…

United States congressional committees have rejected proposals to sharply cut spending for U.S. diplomatic and foreign assistance programs. In his first budget, President Donald Trump called for a reduction of…

Two of the world’s biggest luxury goods companies will stop working with fashion models that are too thin. The agreement, signed this week by the French companies LVMH and Kering,…

On November 11, the Louvre Abu Dhabi museum will open in the capital of the United Arab Emirates. The museum is part of a project designed to appeal to millions…

One of the most powerful earthquakes ever to hit Mexico shook the southern part of the country Thursday night. Mexican officials said Friday at least 32 people had died. The…

Cambodian groups are asking the government to stop the controlled flooding of their villages as a hydroelectric dam goes into operation. The floodgates of the Lower Se San 2 hydropower…

Members of the United Nations Security Council are considering new sanctions for North Korea in reaction to its sixth and most powerful nuclear test. However, experts say the support of…

Facebook says an operation likely based in Russia spent $100,000 to buy advertisements promoting political and social issues in the United States. The company said about 3,000 ads were bought…

A group in Italy is preparing immigrants, mostly from Africa, for jobs as beekeepers. The group then helps to set-up meetings between these migrants and honey producers who need employees.…

Millions of school children failed to attend classes in English-speaking areas of Cameroon when the school term began recently. Schools opened after the government released many of the jailed leaders…

North Korea’s efforts to develop nuclear weapons have frustrated hopes by South Korea to reduce tensions with the North through talks. The nuclear activities have also affected South Korea’s relations…