2017-10-01 Refugee from Ethiopia Becomes Rich in the US
Tashitaa Tufaa grew up in the Oromia region of Ethiopia. He worked on his family’s farm with his 13 brothers…
2017-10-02 Three Americans Share Nobel Prize in Medicine
Three American scientists have won the 2017 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine. The three were recognized for their work…
2017-10-02 Trial Opens for Women Accused of Killing Half-Brother of Kim Jong Un
Two women accused of killing the half-brother of North Korea’s leader have gone on trial in Malaysia. Siti Aisyah of…
2017-10-03 American Company Identifies Online Threats to Prevent Violence
Last Friday, employees at an American company discovered threats on social media against a school in Edmonton, Canada. The company,…
2017-10-01 School in Egypt Struggles to Help African Refugee Children
Educators and volunteers in Egypt are teaching the children of refugee families from many African countries. They are working with…
2017-10-02 EU Calls for Talks to End Spanish Independence Dispute
European leaders are urging talks to solve a dispute between Spain’s government and the leaders of an independence movement in…
2017-09-30 Cambodian-Americans Compete in Local Elections
This November, Lowell, Massachusetts will hold city council elections. Lowell is home to the second-largest Cambodian population in the United…
2017-09-27 Saudi Arabia Ends Ban on Women Drivers
Saudi Arabia is lifting its ban on women drivers. The country’s leader, King Salman, ordered the change in a decree.…
2017-10-01 Nepal to Re-Measure Mount Everest
There is no doubt that Mount Everest is the world’s highest mountain. But how tall is it, exactly? And did…
2017-09-30 Syrian Children in Lebanon Work to Feed Their Families
Child labor was a problem in Lebanon before the arrival of Syrian refugees Now, it’s worse. As money for humanitarian…
2017-09-30 UN Study: Government Action a Main Cause of Extremism in Africa
Several African leaders recently spoke to the United Nations General Assembly about the growing threat of violent extremism in Africa.…
2017-09-28 S. Korea Seeks to Take Over Wartime Control of Military From US
South Korean President Moon Jae-in says his government is increasing efforts to take back wartime operational control of its military.…
2017-09-28 Puerto Rico Struggling with Shortages of Basic Supplies
The storm-damaged U.S. territory of Puerto Rico continues to suffer with shortages of water, food, medicine and other supplies. Puerto…
2017-09-27 US Technology Watched Closely in Russian Investigation
The technology industry believes it is a force for good — one that connects the world and helps information flow…
2017-09-29 Iraq’s Government Moves to Punish Iraqi Kurdistan for Vote
The Iraqi government has placed a ban on international flights to airports in the country’s Kurdish area. The flight ban…