2018-09-18 South Korean Delegation Begins First Day of Talks in North Korea
The leaders of South Korea and North Korea have completed their first day of talks in Pyongyang, North Korea. The…
2018-09-16 Zambia Continues to Borrow as its Debt to China Rises
Zambia’s government has denied that the country faces an economic crisis. Yet many Zambians suspect that the money it owes…
2018-09-16 Tel Aviv Beats Out Jerusalem for 2019 Eurovision
The Eurovision Song Contest says the singing competition will be held next year in the Israeli city of Tel Aviv.…
2018-09-17 Deadly Typhoon Weakens After Hitting Philippines, China
A powerful ocean storm has caused many deaths and severe damage after hitting the Philippines, Hong Kong and Mainland China.…
2018-09-15 Afghan ‘Charlie Chaplin’ Gives People a Reason to Laugh
Afghanistan has its own version of the famous British comedy actor Charlie Chaplin. His name is Karim Asir. He wears…
2018-09-17 Mattis Accuses Russia of Interfering in Macedonian Vote
American Defense Secretary Jim Mattis has accused Russia of trying to influence a planned vote in Macedonia. The vote could…
2018-09-16 Like Netflix, Car Subscription Services Now Growing in Popularity
Video and music services have become increasingly popular for people seeking to pay a set price for unlimited use of…
2018-09-16 Should Korean Leaders Discuss Nuclear Issue or Military Tensions?
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and South Korean President Moon Jae-in are preparing to meet Tuesday in the North’s…
2018-09-17 ‘Speaking Up’ to Prevent Child Marriage in Bangladesh
In Bangladesh, two-thirds of all girls are married before the age of 18. Getting married at an early age takes…
2018-09-16 Japanese Prime Minister Wishes to Change Constitution to Create Military Forces
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has reconfirmed his support for changing the country’s constitution to permit the creation of a…
2018-09-17 Volkswagen to End Production of Famous Beetle
German automaker Volkswagen will stop producing its famous Beetle model next year. The Beetle has been one of America’s most…
2018-09-14 Trump’s Former Campaign Chief to Cooperate with Investigation
President Donald Trump’s former campaign chairman Paul Manafort has agreed to cooperate with the government and admitted guilt to charges…
2018-09-12 Pope Francis to Meet with US, World Catholic Leaders
Pope Francis plans to meet with top Roman Catholic officials next year to discuss the growing number of sexual abuse…
2018-09-13 Afghanistan Peace Talks Stuck on Issue of US Bases
A former Afghan Taliban official is reporting little progress in negotiations between the Taliban and the United States. The two…
2018-09-13 Proposal to Create Whale Sanctuary Defeated
A proposal to create a whale sanctuary in the South Atlantic Ocean was defeated this week at a meeting in…