2023-01-09 Hunters Look for Nazi Treasure in the Netherlands
Treasure hunters walked with digging tools and metal detectors through the fields of Ommeren in eastern Netherlands last week. They…
2023-01-08 On US-Mexico Border, Groups Help Migrants with Severe Problems
Many migrants are arriving at the U.S.-Mexican border in need of medical and mental health treatment. Doctors, social workers, shelter…
2023-01-07 Macao Eases COVID Rules, But Tourism, Casinos Yet to Recover
Gambling center Macao eased its border restrictions after China made changes to its “zero-COVID” policy in December. The move is…
2023-01-07 Texas Woman Saves Hundreds of Bats from Freezing
Recent cold weather in the Southwestern state of Texas almost claimed some unusual animal victims — bats. Bats are the…
2023-01-05 Pope Francis Leads Benedict Funeral
The leader of the Roman Catholic Church, Pope Francis, has led the funeral of former leader, Pope Benedict XVI. Tens…
2023-01-05 WHO: No New Variant, Deaths Under-represented in China
The World Health Organization (WHO) said on Wednesday that data from China showed no new coronavirus variant. But it also…
2023-01-04 US Reopens Visa, Consular Services in Cuba
The United States Embassy in Cuba is reopening visa and consular services on Wednesday. The embassy says it will prioritize…
2023-01-03 How Dams Starve the Mekong River
Standing on his land next to the Mekong River, Tran Van Cung of Vietnam can see his rice farm wash…
2023-01-03 Catholic Church May Consider New Rules for Retired Popes
Pope Benedict, the retired leader of the Roman Catholic Church, died December 31. He became Pope in 2005 and retired…
2023-01-03 Ukraine Says It Is Developing Attack Drones
A Ukrainian official says the country is developing attack drones designed to fight against Russian military aircraft. Ukraine’s Minister of…
2023-01-02 Ukrainian Ballerina Finds Temporary Home in US
Kristina Kadashevych is a professional dancer from Ukraine. At the start of 2022, the ballerina never would have thought she…
2023-01-01 World Health Officials Concerned about COVID Rise in China
World health officials are worried that they are not getting enough information from China as the country ends its severe…
2023-01-01 In Nicaragua, Many Concerned over Press Freedoms
Reporters and observers say recent years under Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega have severely damaged press freedoms in the country. Over…
2022-12-31 US Pays to Clean Up Agent Orange Used in Vietnam War
The United States announced a contract earlier this month worth up to $29 million to clean a chemical contamination in…
2022-12-30 China to Issue Passports, Visas as COVID Rules Ease
China recently said it will resume giving out passports for tourism to its citizens. The move is another step away…