2015-08-04 Kerry Hears Concerns About Iran Nuclear Agreement
In the news today… U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry is hearing concerns about the agreement reached with Iran last…
2015-08-02 US Calls Fight Against Human Trafficking a ‘Must Win’
The United States has promised not to give up its fight against human trafficking. The State Department’s 2015 report on…
2015-08-01 ‘Highly Effective’ Ebola Vaccine Developed in Guinea
Researchers say an experimental vaccine has shown to be “highly effective” at preventing the deadly disease Ebola. The World Health…
2015-07-31 Taliban Confirms Death of Leader Mullah Omar
Taliban Confirms Death of Leader Mullah Omar The Taliban officially confirmed Thursday that its founder and leader, Mullah Omar, is…
2015-07-30 Afghan Government: Taliban Leader Mullah Omar Died in 2013
Afghan government officials said Wednesday that Taliban chief Mullah Omar is dead. They say he died more than two years…
2015-07-29 Obama Speaks to African Union on Last Day of Africa Trip
U.S. President Barack Obama ended his East Africa trip Tuesday with a speech to the African Union. He spoke in…
2015-07-28 President Obama Urges More Open Ethiopia
In the news today… President Barack Obama has urged the government in Ethiopia to give more freedom to reporters and…
2015-07-25 US Military Facing Threats from Terrorists, Countries
The United States military says it must prepare to deal with two different threats at the same time. The threats…
2015-07-24 US Lawmakers, Obama Officials Debate Iran Deal
Secretary of State John Kerry debated with members of the U.S. Senate Thursday in the first public hearing on the…
2015-07-23 Carter: Saudi Leaders Support Iran Deal
The U.S. Defense Secretary said Wednesday that Saudi Arabian leaders told him they support the agreement on Iran’s nuclear program.…
2015-07-22 Nkurunziza Set to Win Third Term as Burundi’s President
Burundi held a presidential election Tuesday. Current leader Pierre Nkurunziza was the only candidate. He is seeking a third term…
2015-07-21 US, Cuba Restore Diplomatic Relations
In the news today… The United States and Cuba have re-established full diplomatic relations. It is the first time in…
2015-07-20 Obama: Iran Deal Makes America, World Safer
The American president Wednesday defended the historic agreement reached with Iran Tuesday. Barack Obama said the deal represents the world’s…
2015-07-19 A Closer Look at the Iran Nuclear Deal
World powers have been working for years to limit Iran’s nuclear activities. But news reports often fail to provide details…
2015-07-18 Obama Calls for Changes to Criminal Justice System
President Barack Obama is calling for major changes to the American criminal justice system. He says problems in the current…