2021-11-27 Scientists Mystified, Concerned, as Africa Avoids COVID Disaster
When the coronavirus first appeared last year, health officials feared the pandemic would kill millions in Africa. Although it’s unclear…
2021-11-26 Unrest Eases in Solomon Islands after Australian Forces Arrive
Days of violent protests in the capital of the Solomon Islands eased Friday after Australian forces arrived to help re-establish…
2021-11-25 Bethlehem Businesses Expect Second Slow Christmas Season
Before the COVID-19 pandemic, the old city of Bethlehem in the West Bank was busy with visitors in the weeks…
2021-11-25 Jazz Music Gathering In Haiti Postponed Because of Security Concerns
Organizers of the Port-au-Prince International Jazz Festival recently announced that the music event has been postponed. The reason given was…
2021-11-24 Red Cross Official: Fast Action Needed to End Afghan Humanitarian Crisis
A Red Cross official has sharply criticized the continuation of sanctions and freezes in international aid to Afghanistan. The official…
2021-11-24 Three Men Found Guilty in Death of Ahmaud Arbery
A jury in the American state of Georgia has found three men guilty of murder and other charges in the…
2021-11-24 K-Pop Stars BTS Win Three American Music Awards
The South Korean superstar music group BTS was named artist of the year at the American Music Awards on Sunday.…
2021-11-23 Experts Give Advice for Safe Holiday Travel
As people prepare to visit family and friends during the holiday season, some might be wondering whether it is safe…
2021-11-23 US to Release Emergency Oil Supplies to Ease Prices
The administration of American President Joe Biden said it would release 50 million barrels of oil from the United States…
2021-11-22 Two of 17 Hostages Held in Haiti Released
Two members of a U.S.-based religious group who were taken hostage last month in Haiti have been released. The organization…
2021-11-22 Officials Investigating Reason Why Driver Crashed into Wisconsin Parade
Investigators are trying to find out if the driver of a vehicle that crashed into a parade in the state…
2021-11-22 Olympic Committee Call with Chinese Tennis Star Raises More Questions
The head of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) spoke to Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai in a 30-minute video call…
2021-11-21 Ivory Coast Battles to Save Forests Destroyed by Cocoa Farming
The Ivory Coast is the world’s top cocoa-growing country. Cocoa grows as seeds on a tropical tree called the cacao.…
2021-11-21 Monarch Butterflies Return to California
There is new hope for the future of a population of endangered butterflies in the American state of California. Last…
2021-11-20 Presidential Election Could Change More Than Chile’s Leader
Chilean citizens vote Sunday to choose a president. Seven people are competing for the country’s top position. Public opinion studies…