2018-02-18 Groups Say New Rules Weaken Protections for Sexual Assault Victims
Three activist groups have sued the government over new guidelines on a U.S. law that protects against sexual violence at…
2018-02-19 Buffalo Meat on the Menu Again for Native Tribe
The Oglala Lakota tribe on the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota is close to regaining its traditional food supply.…
2018-02-19 As More People Move to Cities, China Eases Land Rules in Villages
China observers have expressed support for a new Chinese government policy on land and property rights. The proposal calls for…
2018-02-17 Turkish Study Shows Public Support for Military Campaign in Syria
A new opinion poll shows strong Turkish public support for Turkey’s military campaign in Syria against a Kurdish militia. The…
2018-02-18 Electric Bike Ban in New York Hurts Food Delivery Workers
A ban on electric bicycles in New York City is hurting delivery workers who depend on them to earn a…
2018-02-17 Washington ‘Nap Cafe’ Helps Busy Workers Slow Down
Daniel Turissini used to work long hours as a consultant in the Washington, D.C., area. He always felt tired by…
2018-02-16 US Brings Charges Against 13 Russians for Election Interference
A United States federal grand jury has charged 13 Russian nationals and three Russian companies with plotting to interfere in…
2018-02-16 Cambodian Museum Protects Clothing Worn by Khmer Rouge Victims
During the 21 months he spent in a Cambodian prison, Bou Meng strangely felt at ease in the clothing he…
2018-02-15 Florida School Shooting Is One of Deadliest in US History
Students and neighbors describe the suspect in the Florida high school shooting as a troubled teenager. They said he threatened…
2018-02-15 South African Parliament Names Ramaphosa President
South Africa’s parliament has chosen Cyril Ramaphosa as the country’s new president. Ramaphosa was elected by the parliament without a…
2018-02-14 South African President Jacob Zuma Resigns
South African President Jacob Zuma has resigned, in his words, “with immediate effect.” He made the announcement in a 30-minute…
2018-02-13 20-Year Sentence for Woman Linked to Former S. Korean President
The woman whose dealings with former South Korean President Park Geun-hye led to her removal from office has been sentenced…
2018-02-13 South Africa’s ANC Party Orders President Zuma to Step Down
South Africa’s ruling party has ordered Jacob Zuma to step down as president. It is not clear, however, if Zuma…
2018-02-12 At Olympics, North Korea Seeks ‘Charm’ Diplomacy
The president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has announced plans to visit North Korea after the PyeongChang Winter Olympics.…
2018-02-14 China Bans Many Imported Recyclable Materials
Last month, China banned imports of some waste materials that can be reused in manufacturing. The move is forcing other…