2017-10-19 Clinton Criticizes Trump’s North Korea Tweets, But Not Policies
Former United States Secretary of State Hillary Clinton criticized President Donald Trump this week on her visit to South Korea.…
2017-10-19 US Attorney General Calls for Changes to Asylum Rules
The United States has long offered asylum protection to people who have fled their own countries and fear they will…
2017-10-18 Unrest to Follow Expected Collapse of IS
The self-declared Islamic State (IS) group appears to be nearing collapse. IS fighters have lost control of Raqqa – the…
2017-10-18 Another American Writer Wins Man Booker Prize
American writer George Saunders has won the 2017 Man Booker Prize for his first novel, Lincoln in the Bardo. The…
2017-10-18 How Powerful Personal Experiences Changed Opinions
Sometimes, an unexpected experience can change the way people see important issues. Country music singer Caleb Keeter had been an…
2017-10-18 Researchers Aim to Clean up South Asia’s Dirty Kilns
Brick, a simple, square block made from baked clay, has been an important building material for thousands of years. But…
2017-10-17 Syrian Commander: Raqqa Captured from IS Forces
Militias operating in Syria have declared victory over Islamic State, or IS fighters in Raqqa. The militias raised flags over…
2017-10-17 Expert: North Korea’s Cyber Abilities Growing
Some experts believe North Korea’s ability to carry out computer attacks is increasing. They point to a reported attack that…
2017-10-17 President Trump May Visit Korean DMZ on Asia Trip
United States President Donald Trump is traveling to five Asian countries early next month. Trump told reporters on Monday he…
2017-10-17 European Officials Expecting Terror Attacks, Even As IS Weakens
Terrorism experts say the collapse of the Islamic State terrorist group in Syria and Iraq may not reduce its efforts…
2017-10-16 US Green Card Applications Lost, Must Re-apply
A technical problem has caused the loss of all requests to enter the U.S. Diversity Immigrant Visa Program between October…
2017-10-14 Kenyan Police Kill Two as Opposition Protests Presidential Revote
Police in Western Kenya have killed two people during a protest against the planned revote of August’s presidential election. The…
2017-10-16 Children Making Pictures of Myanmar Conflict
In Bangladesh, the children of Rohingya refugees are making pictures. That activity may seem perfectly normal. Except the pictures they…
2017-10-16 Kurds Withdraw as Iraqi Forces Move into Kirkuk
Iraqi troops seized oil fields and the area around Kirkuk in response to last month’s Kurdish vote for independence. Tensions…
2017-10-16 Transportation Apps for Women Become Popular in Brazil
Private car services that work only with women are becoming more popular in Brazil due to concerns about safety. One…