2019-06-02 Pakistan Town Struggles with Rise in HIV Infections
A town in Pakistan is struggling to deal with patients infected with HIV, the virus that can lead to Acquired…
2019-05-31 Who Should Climb Everest?
A Nepalese official says that it is time to examine the rules on who is permitted to climb Mount Everest,…
2019-05-29 In Venezuela, Criminals Feel Effects of Economic Crisis
El Negrito is a feared street criminal who sleeps with a gun under his head. He says he cannot remember…
2019-05-30 UN Report: Many North Koreans Paying Bribes Just to Survive
A United Nations report says many North Koreans are forced to pay bribes to receive food and other necessities of…
2019-05-30 Israel to Hold New Election After Netanyahu Fails to Build Coalition
Israel’s parliament voted Thursday to dissolve itself after long-time Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu failed to form a coalition government. The…
2019-05-28 Brazilian Farmers Lack Internet Service Their Equipment Needs
Brazil’s lack of dependable internet service in rural areas is an increasingly critical problem for farmers. It comes at a…
2019-05-30 Technology, Social Media and Ramadan
Technology is shaping the way Muslims spend Ramadan. Islam requires followers to go without food, water and other liquids between…
2019-05-29 Almost Half of Russian Families Can Afford Only Food, Clothing
Almost half of all Russian families say that have enough money only for food and clothing. They say they cannot…
2019-05-29 Sea Dragons Making Waves in California
At first, it seems to be a plant floating in the water. But look closer. What appear to be leaves…
2019-05-28 Austria’s Kurz Leaves Office
Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz left office on Tuesday after parliament voted out his provisional government. The vote was the latest…
2019-05-28 Trade War is Good for California’s Garlic Growers
Millions of farmers in the United States are losing money because China is not buying the crops they grow. But…
2019-05-27 US Cities Not Growing Like They Used To
Big cities in the United States are not growing like they used to. Most of the largest cities grew last…
2019-05-26 What Is the Perfect American Lawn?
The last Monday in May is Memorial Day in the United States. The holiday officially honors people who died in…
2019-05-27 US Postal Service Tests Self-Driving Trucks to Move Mail
The United States Postal Service, or USPS has begun tests with self-driving trucks to transport mail. The Postal Service is…
2019-05-26 US States Use Drones to Predict Rockslides, Watch Wildlife
In the western American state of Utah, drone aircraft are flying near avalanches to watch snow crashing down from mountains.…