2017-05-21 Modern Artist Continues Ancient Korean Papermaking Tradition
The traditional Korean paper called Hanji was once famous across Asia for its strength and ability to be used for…
2017-05-21 Syrian Refugees Earning Money by Teaching Arabic
Resettled refugees must learn about their new home, culture and language. They also need to find a job. For Syrians…
2017-05-20 Amnesty International Warns of Increasing Attacks on Rights Activists
Amnesty International has launched a campaign to publicize what it says is a worsening situation for human rights activists throughout…
2017-05-20 Asian Lawmakers Agree to Fight Climate Change
Lawmakers from Asia-Pacific countries said their area is important to combating climate change during a recent international meeting in Vietnam.…
2017-05-20 Thailand Tries to Improve Economy in Southern Provinces After Terror Attack
The government of Thailand is considering measures to improve conditions in the troubled southern border provinces. It hopes new policies,…
2017-05-19 Documentary on Myanmar Monk at Cannes Film Festival
A documentary about Ashin Wirathu appears at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival this week. But some in Myanmar question whether…
2017-05-17 Iranian President Faces Difficult Election Competition
Iranians will cast their ballots for president on Friday. President Hassan Rouhani faces strong competition from a more conservative opponent,…
2017-05-18 Turkey Protesters Say Erdogan Supporters Attacked Them in Washington
The United States is expressing concern over a clash involving protesters and supporters of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. The…
2017-05-17 African Immigrants in the US to Lose Temporary Status
Thousands of Africans who came to the United States to escape Ebola virus disease might have to return home as…
2017-05-17 US Afghan Policy Not Yet Decided
Three months ago, the top commander of United States and international forces in Afghanistan met with a U.S. Senate committee.…
2017-05-16 White House Disputes Reports that Trump Asked Comey to End Investigation
The White House has disputed a news report that President Donald Trump asked the former FBI director to stop an…
2017-05-16 International Agencies Worry US Aid May Be Linked to Abortion Ban
A measure called the “Presidential Memorandum Regarding the Mexico City Policy” will likely affect the lives of many women in…
2017-05-15 Portugal Celebrates Eurovision Song Contest Winner
This is What’s Trending Today. A series of “firsts” continued for Portugal, with Salvador Sobral’s Eurovision Song Contest win over…
2017-05-15 North Korea Launches Powerful New Rocket
North Korea on Monday claimed it had successfully launched a new kind of “medium long-range” rocket that can carry a…
2017-05-15 Cameroon Media Face Restrictions on Reporting
News reporters in Cameroon say they are having problems doing their work because of government restrictions on the press. They…