2017-10-09 Philippines Seeks to Improve Relations with US
The Philippines appears to be seeking a return to stronger economic relations with the United States. Experts say the change…
2017-10-10 North Korean Art Market Growing
Seated under tall windows and wearing simple clothing, North Korean painters are hard at work in China. The nine artists…
2017-10-08 US Teenagers Seeking Election as State Governor
At least four teenagers have launched campaigns for governor in two American states. The young people have declared their candidacy…
2017-10-09 A Day in US Immigration Court
Suzan stood before Immigration Judge John. M. Bryant last month at a courthouse in the American state of Virginia. The…
2017-10-06 Nobel Peace Prize Goes to Anti-Nuclear Weapons Group
A group seeking an international ban on nuclear weapons has won the 2017 Nobel Peace Prize. The Norwegian Nobel Committee…
2017-10-07 Teachers in English-speaking Areas of Cameroon Remain on Strike
Thousands of teachers celebrated World Teacher’s Day in Yaounde, Cameroon’s capital on October 5. Ernestine Tabe, a teacher, came to…
2017-10-06 UN: States Increasingly Using Refugees for Political Purposes
For years, people fleeing from war and oppression have sought asylum in nearby countries. Now, the United Nations is warning…
2017-10-05 U.S. Defense Secretary: For First Time, Afghan Military Fully Involved in Conflict
United States Defense Secretary Jim Mattis has announced that, for the first time, the Afghanistan military is fully involved in…
2017-10-07 Bicycles Mean Less Demand for Fuel in East Asia
Millions of people in cities across Asia are using phone apps to borrow bicycles for local travel. This kind of…
2017-10-05 China Orders North Korean Businesses to Close
China has ordered all North Korean-owned businesses in the country to close by early January. The decision supports sanctions placed…
2017-10-05 English Writer Kazuo Ishiguro Wins Nobel Prize in Literature
Kazuo Ishiguro, the Japanese-born English writer, has won the 2017 Nobel Prize in Literature. The Swedish Academy made the announcement…
2017-10-05 Cambodian Opposition Leader Urges Action to ‘Save Democracy’
A Cambodian opposition lawmaker says she fled the country to avoid arrest. She accuses the government of continuing a campaign…
2017-10-04 Three Scientists Win Nobel Prize in Chemistry
Three scientists have won the Nobel Prize for chemistry for their work to simplify and improve the imaging of biomolecules.…
2017-10-04 Cameras in Istanbul Taxis Causing Concerns
Cameras are being put in taxis in Turkey’s largest city, Istanbul. Turkish officials say the cameras will provide security for…
2017-10-03 Trump Visits Hurricane Victims, Aid Workers in Puerto Rico
President Donald Trump flew to the island of Puerto Rico Tuesday to meet with its leaders for the first time…