2018-05-02 Asian Elephants Reported at Risk from Chinese Demand for Skin
A British-based wildlife group says rising Chinese demand for products made from elephant skin is leading to unlawful killing of…
2018-05-01 Iran Bans Use of Telegram Messaging Service
Iran’s government has ordered internet service providers to block the messaging service Telegram. Iranian state television said on Monday that…
2018-05-01 Indian Court Orders Faster Investigations of Child Rape Cases
India’s Supreme Court has ordered high courts to guarantee speedier investigations in child rape cases. The Supreme Court announced the…
2018-04-30 Nigeria’s Buhari Discusses Terrorism, Economy With Trump
Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has met with American President Donald Trump in Washington. It marked the first official visit by…
2018-04-29 Technology Is Reshaping Fashion Industry
Technology is changing almost every industry, including fashion. Imagine wearing a computer in the form of clothing, like a jacket.…
2018-04-29 Irrawaddy Dolphin Numbers Increase on Mekong River
The number of Irrawaddy dolphins in one part of the Mekong River has increased for the first time tin 20…
2018-04-29 Former Sudanese ‘Lost Boy’ Helps Other Refugees
A cup of coffee is a good way for many people to start their day. But, it can also do…
2018-04-30 Islamic State Claims Responsibility for Kabul Bombings
The Islamic State (IS) militant group has claimed responsibility for two suicide bombings in Afghanistan’s capital Kabul. The Associated Press…
2018-04-28 Buddhist Festival in Thailand Celebrates Boys as ‘Princes’
A colorful festival in northern Thailand holds deep Buddhist meaning for young boys who are celebrated as “beloved princes.” The…
2018-04-28 US Militia Groups Refocusing on New Enemies
Last week, an American court ruled against three members of a militia in the state of Kansas. The jury found…
2018-04-26 Lawmakers Consider Issue of International Child Kidnappings
An American doctor recently gave an emotional speech about his son to Senate lawmakers in Washington. Chris Brann told lawmakers…
2018-04-26 Scientists Say N. Korea’s Nuclear Test Site Likely Collapsed
Chinese researchers say the mountain above North Korea’s main nuclear test site has likely collapsed. If so, the collapse would…
2018-04-27 Korean Leaders Agree to Goal of Removing Nuclear Arms
The leaders of North and South Korea held talks in the border village of Panmunjom on Friday. The talks began…
2018-04-27 Thousands of Girls Join Boys Scouts of America
Thousands of girls have now joined the Boy Scouts of America, or BSA, across the United States. The previously all-male…
2018-04-26 Jury Finds Comedian Bill Cosby Guilty of Sexual Abuse
A jury in the American state of Pennsylvania has found actor Bill Cosby guilty of sexual assault. The ruling was…