2018-04-26 Central American Asylum-Seekers Reach US Border
About 130 migrants from Central America have arrived at the United States border with Mexico seeking asylum. The group has…
2018-04-25 New Reports Warn of Worldwide Threats to Freedom of the Press
Two new reports from international press freedom organizations say that attacks on media threaten major democracies. Reporters Without Borders, or…
2018-04-25 Much Publicized ‘Day Zero’ Changed Cape Town Forever
In January, officials in Cape Town, South Africa warned that the city’s usable water supply would be gone by April…
2018-04-25 Nonprofit Groups Try to Bring Education to Conflict Areas
An American nonprofit group called Justice Rising is working to educate young people in areas where conflicts are taking place.…
2018-04-24 Saudi Women Buying More Makeup
Eighteen-year-old Shahad al-Qahtani is excited about sales of Rihanna’s makeup products in Saudi Arabia. Rihanna, known for her hit songs…
2018-04-24 Chinese Companies, Government Accused of Sex Discrimination in Hiring
A new report accuses top Chinese technology companies and the Chinese government of sex discrimination in hiring. The report concerns…
2018-04-25 Cryptocurrency Traders Use Old Gold to Interest Islamic Investors
Dubai is the top center for gold trade in the Middle East. In Dubai’s old gold market, buyers from around…
2018-04-24 Muppets Bring Middle East Version of ‘Sesame Street’ to Refugee Children
Conflicts across the Middle East have had a major effect on children. Millions of boys and girls now live in…
2018-04-23 What to Expect in Korean Talks
The leaders of North and South Korea are set to meet on Friday. This will be the first meeting between…
2018-04-23 How US Travel Restrictions Are Affecting Families
The Supreme Court of the United States is preparing to hear arguments involving President Donald Trump’s immigration policies. The court…
2018-04-22 Native American Tribe Battles to Keep Land
Money from casinos has lifted many Native American tribal economies and made some tribes rich. Take the Shakopee Mdewakanton in…
2018-04-22 New AG School Teaches Secrets of Farming
Doug Fabbioli is concerned about the future of the rural economy, as cities’ areas expand into farm fields. Fabbioli owns…
2018-04-22 Developing Nations to Study Ways to Block Sunshine, Slow Warming
Scientists in developing nations are considering ways to limit the effects of climate change on Earth. These scientists plan to…
2018-04-21 Swimmer Michael Phelps Talks About Saving Water
American Michael Phelps possess more Olympic medals than anyone else in history. Phelps won 28 medals over the years as…
2018-04-21 Cambodia TV Station Forms Unusual Partnership with China
NICE TV is a new television station in Cambodia with an unusual business model. The company is a majority Chinese-owned…