2015-12-05 The Latest From Paris: Climate Conference Update
At the United Nations climate change summit in Paris this week, participants talked about natural disasters and how they impact…
2015-12-03 US Military Opens All Combat Positions to Women
Women will soon be able to serve in all positions in the United States military — including combat — if…
2015-12-05 Shootings Lead to Questions About Police Tactics
Tension between police in the U.S. and the African-American communities they serve is in the spotlight again. Although 17-year-old Laquan…
2015-12-31 The Best New Year’s Fireworks in the World
Fireworks are used to celebrate the new year around the world. Which countries have the best displays? According to Australian…
2015-12-31 Terrorism, Tragedy Top World News in 2015
Here are some of the top news stories of 2015. The year was marked by violence, with continued civil war…
2015-12-30 Bill Cosby Charged With Sexual Assault
Prosecutors in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania have brought criminal charges against celebrity Bill Cosby. Cosby, an American comedian, is…
2015-12-29 Geneva Tries to Regain World’s ‘Peace Capital’ Title
The Swiss city of Geneva is planning activities to regain the title of “peace capital” of the world. Geneva is…
2015-12-29 Deadly Bombings in Homs, Syria
Up to 32 people were killed in two bomb attacks Monday in the Syrian city of Homs, near the border…
2015-12-28 Iraqi Forces Secure Ramadi After Ousting IS
Iraqi military officials said they took back the city of Ramadi from Islamic State militants. On Monday, Iraqi forces raised…
2015-12-29 Rouhani Calls On Muslims to Fix Islam’s Image
Muslims must work to improve the world’s opinion of Islam, said Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on Sunday. Rouhani made the…
2015-12-28 Japan, South Korea Settle ‘Comfort Women’ Issue
Japan and South Korea reached an agreement over the issue of “comfort women” in Seoul Monday. “Comfort women” were Korean…
2015-12-27 A Look Back at 2015: The Year in Science and Technology
Scientists and technology experts were busy in 2015. From fighting climate change, to space exploration and developing drones, here is…
2015-12-17 Political Idioms: What Did He Say?
Republican presidential candidates debated in Las Vegas, Nevada for the final time this year. During debates — and when they…
2015-12-03 US, South Korea, Japan Plan to Discuss North Korea
Representatives of the United States, South Korea and Japan are meeting in Washington Thursday. A senior official in Seoul said…