2018-09-30 ‘Green Spaces’ May Help Reduce Crime, Depression in Poor Areas
Keith Green has an unusual interest in empty, unused properties, even while he is on vacation. Recently, Green, an American,…
2018-09-29 South Sudanese Doctor Wins U.N. Nansen Award
A South Sudanese surgeon has been named the winner of a United Nations award for assisting refugees. Evan Atar Adaha…
2018-09-28 Macedonians to Decide Whether to Change Their Country’s Name
Macedonian President Gjorge Ivanov is urging Macedonians to boycott a popular vote on whether the country should change its name.…
2018-09-29 Studies Explore American Opinions about Women in Politics
Researchers are noting changes in American public opinion on the issue of woman in politics. A new study by the…
2018-09-27 Lawmakers, Americans Listen to Woman Accuse Supreme Court Nominee of Sexual Attack
The first woman who publicly accused the nominee to the U.S. Supreme Court of a sexual attack spoke at a…
2018-09-25 Supreme Court Nominee: ‘False’ Assault Accusations Will Not Stop Him
Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh appeared on American television Monday to say he never sexually assaulted anyone in high school…
2018-09-24 Bangladesh Opposition Demands Release of Leader Before Election
The largest opposition party in Bangladesh is holding huge protests to demand the release of their jailed leader, former Prime…
2018-09-26 US Investigators: Venezuelan Officials Suspected of Getting Rich from Food Imports
The United States is working with Latin American countries to investigate possible corruption by Venezuelan officials. The Associated Press says…
2018-09-27 With No Nobel in Literature Named in 2018, a Different Prize To Be Awarded
The Nobel Prize season begins on October 1 with the announcement of the prize for physiology or medicine. But one…
2018-09-24 Indonesian Opposition Movement Accuses President of Being ‘Authoritarian’
Indonesian President Joko Widodo is facing a social media campaign as he prepares to seek re-election next year. The campaign…
2018-09-25 Bill Cosby Sentenced to 3 to 10 Years for Sex Assault
American comedian and actor Bill Cosby was sentenced Tuesday to three to 10 years in prison for sex crimes. After…
2018-09-26 India’s Top Court Rules Biometric ID System Is Legal
India’s Supreme Court has ruled that the government’s biometric identity, or ID system for citizens is legal. Four out of…
2018-09-24 Study: DNA Tests Can Identify Ivory Traffickers
Researchers are using DNA evidence to fight the illegal trade in ivory. They have shown how genetic testing is able…
2018-09-25 In UN Speech, Trump Praises Economy, Warns Iran and Venezuela
U.S. President Donald Trump spoke at the 73rd meeting of the United Nations General Assembly, praising national sovereignty and warning…
2018-09-23 Why the U.S. Supreme Court Is So Divided
Lawmakers in the United States have been debating how to deal with an accusation against a nominee for the Supreme…