2018-04-02 US Investigation Puts Pressure on Burmese Refugees
The United States Government has begun investigating possible identity fraud among Burmese refugees, a move that has frightened the immigrant…
2018-04-01 Happiness Class One of Yale University’s Most Popular Ever
The search for one of life’s greatest goals, happiness, is what brings almost 1,200 students to one of Yale University’s…
2018-04-01 Resistance to Ending Child Marriage Continues in Northern Nigeria
The United Nations Children’s Fund says Nigeria has the largest number of child brides in Africa. The custom of young…
2018-04-01 In India, More People Are Buying and Selling Gold Electronically
India’s $34 billion market for gold is changing. The buying and selling of gold has traditionally been done face-to-face. But…
2018-03-30 15 Palestinians Killed in Border Protests with Israel
Fifteen Palestinians were killed and more than 750 were wounded by Israeli troops Friday during a march to the border…
2018-03-30 Russia Expels More British Diplomats
Russia ordered new cuts Friday to the number of British diplomatsin the country. The move has worsened the clash between…
2018-03-30 FIFA to Investigate Russian Racism Against French Soccer Players
Soccer’s international governing body, FIFA, is investigating reported racial abuse by soccer fans in Russia. The top international soccer competition,…
2018-03-29 In Pakistan, Malala Says She Will Continue Fight for Girls’ Education
Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousafzai says she is excited to be home in Pakistan for the first time since…
2018-03-29 Judge Drops Murder Charges Against Man Who Spent 45 Years in Jail
A man in the state of Michigan is free this week after being wrongly convicted of murder and spending 45…
2018-03-31 Venezuela’s Famous Youth Orchestra Faces Tough Times
In 1975, Venezuelan musician Jose Antonio Abreu created a network of music education programs for children. It became known as…
2018-03-30 California Judge Rules Coffee Needs Cancer Warning
A judge has ruled that coffee sellers in California must warn people that coffee may contain a substance linked to…
2018-03-28 Malaysia Passes Disputed Bill to Change Electoral Borders
Malaysia’s Parliament has passed a disputed bill to change the borders of electoral areas. Prime Minister Najib Razak called for…
2018-03-29 North and South Korea Set Date for April Summit
South Korea has reached an agreement with North Korea to have the leaders of both countries meet for a summit…
2018-03-29 Hamas Plans Huge Demonstrations Along Gaza-Israel Border
Hamas leaders of the Palestinian territory of Gaza are asking people to march along its border with Israel in the…
2018-03-27 2020 U.S. Census Will Ask About Citizenship Status
The U.S. Commerce Department has announced that the 2020 U.S. Census will include a question about citizenship status. Democrats have…