2017-08-30 UN Official Criticizes Trump’s Attacks on News Media
A top United Nations official has criticized U.S. President Donald Trump for his repeated criticisms of the news media. U.N.…
2017-08-31 US, Allies in Show of Force against N. Korea
The United States and its allies have again responded to a North Korean missile test. This time, the response included…
2017-08-30 Former Colombia Rebels Become a Political Party
A former rebel group in Colombia is becoming a political party. The Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia fought against the…
2017-08-30 Tajikistan to Start School During Muslim Religious Observance
Officials in Tajikistan have decided to begin the new school year this Friday, even if Friday is one of the…
2017-08-29 Trump to N. Korea: All Options Are on the Table
President Donald Trump says “all options are on the table” in connection with North Korea’s launch of a missile over…
2017-08-29 How Will Angola’s New President Deal With Economic Problems?
Angolans have elected their first new president in nearly forty years. Joao Lourenco, the president-elect, has said he wants to…
2017-08-29 Arctic Warming Means Battles for Shipping and Riches
At the top of the world, under the ice, lies a large number of natural resources. Gas, coal, uranium and…
2017-08-28 Houston Faces Worsening Flooding Conditions
Houston, a city in the American state of Texas, will face worsening flooding conditions as Tropical Storm Harvey continues to…
2017-08-28 A Desert Turns Green
On the eastern side of the Arabian Peninsula, the desert turns green as clouds cover it like a blanket. This…
2017-08-27 Native American Tribes Consider Entering Marijuana Market
Native American tribes want to begin growing and selling marijuana. They hope it will help end poverty on reservations, the…
2017-08-26 A New Use for Old Books
Some people are using old books to create works of art, including sculptures. They can change the shape of a…
2017-08-25 Experts: US Would Not Need South Korea’s OK to Strike North
South Korea’s President Moon Jae-in says military action against North Korea cannot be carried out without his government’s permission. However,…
2017-08-25 ‘Wolf Warrior 2’ Sets Box Office Records in China
The Chinese action film Wolf Warrior 2 continues to set box office records and cause online debate in China. The…
2017-08-25 Old Airplanes Left in Elephant’s Shelter Get New Homes
Over 100 years ago, Britain’s military had about 2,000 de Havilland DH.9 airplanes. The military used the planes for British…