2017-12-12 Experts: No End to Yemeni Civil War in Near Future
The killing of Yemen’s former president has led the country into further uncertainty and violence. Iran-supported Houthi rebels shot and…
2017-12-13 Muslim Group ‘Rejects and Condemns’ US Jerusalem Decision
Islamic leaders united on Wednesday to “reject and condemn” the U.S. decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s capital. A joint…
2017-12-11 France Orders International Recall of Baby Food
France and a French food manufacturer have ordered a major international recall of several food products for babies. The Lactalis…
2017-12-11 Bitcoin Futures Rise on Financial Exchange Trading
The future prices of bitcoin increased 18 percent to more than $18,000 on Monday morning on the Chicago Board Options…
2017-12-11 AP Report: Myanmar’s Security Forces Using Rape Against Rohingya
A new report uses words like “sweeping” and “methodical” to describe sexual violence against Rohingya Muslims by members of Myanmar’s…
2017-12-09 Women in Delhi Use Open Information Law to Get Services
A law that permits Indians to get information about their government is helping a group of women in Delhi get…
2017-12-11 Small Bomb Explodes in New York Subway, 4 Injured
A small bomb exploded near an underground train station in New York’s Times Square on Monday. The explosion during rush…
2017-12-10 Malawi Woman Resists Early Marriage, Provides Education to Girls
Girls on the Move Secondary School is a symbol of hope for girls from poor families in Malawi. The school…
2017-12-10 Brazil, US Identify Molecule to Help Fight Citrus Greening
Researchers have identified a molecule that attracts an insect which carries citrus greening disease. This development is expected to help…
2017-12-08 Strong Winds Continue to Fuel California Wildfires
Firefighters continue to fight wildfires in southern California, including a new fire just north of San Diego. In the past…
2017-12-08 UNESCO Names Neapolitan Pizza a Cultural Heritage
This week, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, or UNESCO announced new members to its list of the…
2017-12-08 Rwanda Invests in STEM Education for Girls
Yvonne Kevia is an 18-year-old high school student in Rwanda. She wants to become a chemical engineer. She enjoys doing…
2017-12-07 Palestinians Rise Up to Protest Trump’s Decision on Jerusalem
Palestinians took to the streets Thursday to protest U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s capital. Trump…
2017-12-07 American Senator to Resign After Accusations of Sexual Wrongdoing
American Senator Al Franken of Minnesota said he will resign from Congress in the coming weeks. The Democrat announced his…
2017-12-06 New Wildfire Starts Near Los Angeles
A dangerous wildfire has started in the Bel Air area of Los Angeles, California, as firefighters battle three other fires…