People in Norway are the happiest in the world. That finding comes from a report released this week. It shows Norwegians…
Environmental activists say plans for a large dam threaten wildlife sanctuaries in Myanmar's northern Karen state. China would finance the proposed Hatgyi…
The United States' top diplomat completed a three-nation trip to East Asia on Sunday. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson visited…
The United States is working with a non-profit group to send 26 Americans to Africa to teach and connect with…
In Sub-Saharan Africa, Lagos has long been known as Nigeria's center for pop culture. It is home to Nigeria's film industry, Nollywood.…
Many reporters have been killed in Syria. Others have been forced to leave the country -- or frightened into doing…
Fast-moving water spilled onto streets and into homes on Thursday during intense rainstorms in Lima, Peru's capital. The heavy rains…
The parliament of South Africa may soon consider a law that would permit limited trade and export of rhinoceros horn…
Brazilian labor unions, government employees and rural workers held protests on Wednesday against proposed changes to work rules and aid…
A valuable musical instrument was played recently in its first public performance since being rediscovered in 2015. The instrument, a…