2017-11-24 Zimbabwe’s New President Promises Reform, Urges Forgiveness
Zimbabwe has its first new leader in nearly 40 years. Emmerson Mnangagwa was sworn-in as the country’s president on Friday,…
2017-11-24 Militants Kill More Than 230 in Sinai Mosque Attack
Egyptian media say suspected militants have killed more than 230 people in an attack on a mosque in the northern…
2017-11-23 US to End Protected Status For Haitians
Tens of thousands of Haitians will soon lose their protection from expulsion from the United States. Many were permitted to…
2017-11-22 Former US Gymnastics Doctor Admits Guilt in Sex Abuse Case
A former USA Gymnastics doctor has told a court in the United States that he is guilty of sexual assault…
2017-11-23 Stopping Debt Payments Could Worsen Venezuela’s Crisis
Venezuela is struggling to pay back an estimated $150 billion in debt. The country’s financial crisis only makes life worse…
2017-11-22 Former Bosnian Serb Commander Found Guilty of Genocide, War Crimes
A United Nations’ Yugoslav war crimes court has ruled against former Bosnian Serb army leader Ratko Mladic. Mladic was found…
2017-11-21 Zimbabwe’s President Robert Mugabe Resigns
Zimbabwe’s President Robert Mugabe has resigned after 37 years in office. Parliamentary speaker Jacob Mudenda read Mugabe’s resignation letter to…
2017-11-21 US Renews State Terror Declaration for North Korea
The United States has again listed North Korea as a state supporter of terrorism. The move permits new sanctions to…
2017-11-22 The Problem with Long-Term Leaders
Many countries place limits on the amount of time a leader can serve in office. The need to change leaders…
2017-11-21 More Powerful Men in Media Accused of Sexual Abuse
Well-known men in media and entertainment continue to be publicly accused of sexual wrongdoing. Two of the latest are Charlie…
2017-11-20 Charles Manson, Leader of Murderous Cult, Dies
Charles Manson, one of the most infamous killers in U.S. history, died Sunday at the age of 83. He had…
2017-11-19 Too Much Tourism?
Cities – particularly in Europe – are increasingly taking steps against tourists. Venice, Italy, for example, is planning to bar…
2017-11-19 North Korea Slowly Goes Online
Slowly, North Korea is entering the online world. Thanks to technology, North Korean doctors can talk to patients through online…
2017-11-17 Mugabe Makes First Appearance Since House Arrest
Zimbabwe’s President Robert Mugabe made his first public appearance since the military placed him under house arrest this week. Zimbabwe’s…
2017-11-18 US Service Industry Workers Training to Stop Sexual Harassment
Accusations of sexual wrongdoing by film producer Harvey Weinstein and other famous people are having an effect on American businesses.…