2019-06-19 Today Is ‘Juneteenth’ in the United States
Today is Juneteenth in the United States – a holiday that is over 150 years old, but is still unknown…
2019-06-18 US Supreme Court Justice Wins … Entertainment Award?
The MTV Movie and TV Awards were held recently in Los Angeles, California. One of the surprising winners: Supreme Court…
2019-06-17 Mohammed Morsi, Egypt’s First Freely Elected Leader, Dies In Courtroom
Mohammed Morsi, Egypt’s former president and the country’s first freely elected leader, collapsed in court during trial Monday and died.…
2019-06-18 Reporter’s Release Gives Hope to Russia’s Anti-Corruption Activists
Russian officials do not often meet the demands of protestors or answer the calls of news media, observers note. So,…
2019-06-17 How Many Steps to Take for Good Health?
Older women who walk a little over three kilometers each day might live longer than less active women of the…
2019-06-16 Japan’s Detention Center Holds Many Without Convictions
Former Nissan Chairman Carlos Ghosn recently was held in the Tokyo Detention House, which looks like a high-security prison. Most…
2019-06-16 Are These US Treasures about to be Destroyed?
Many old buildings and aging neighborhoods across the United States look like they are ready to be torn down and…
2019-06-17 Iceland’s Knitters Unhappy with Sweaters Made in China
There is trouble in one of Iceland’s most special industries: the production of hand-knit “lopi” sweaters. Visitors love to buy…
2019-06-16 US Voters: Age Matters in Presidential Candidates
A recent public opinion survey found that Americans have concerns about the age of presidential candidates. The survey is connected…
2019-06-17 Chinese Drones Help US Firefighters Do their Jobs
A growing number of American firefighters are now using drones to help with their live-saving work. The city of Fremont,…
2019-06-13 US Blames Iran for Attack on Tankers in Gulf of Oman
American Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says Iran “is responsible for the attacks” on two oil tankers in the Gulf…
2019-06-14 Indonesians Turn to Islamist Groups for Disaster Aid
The flags hanging outside Anwar Ragaua’s house near the Indonesian city of Palu have led to warnings from the police.…
2019-06-15 Sewing Together Stories of Sexual Violence and Survival
It is often difficult for victims of sexual violence to speak about their experiences. But 3,000 of them recently expressed…
2019-06-15 Aging Americans Means Shrinking Workforce
Americans are getting older, and family size is getting smaller. That means the United States will have less working adults…
2019-06-13 UN: 1 in 10 Children Globally Is Victim of Child Labor
Tens of millions of children are forced to work in countries around the world. The United Nations International Labor Organization…