2015-10-19 Not Many Syrian Refugees Welcomed in Russia
Tens of thousands of refugees from Syria continue to flee unrest by traveling to Europe and neighboring countries. But many…
2015-10-19 North Korea Calls for Peace Treaty Talks
North Korea has rejected the idea of international talks to end its nuclear program. Instead, the North Korean government is…
2015-10-18 Report Shows Distrust and Division in Turkey
A new study of public opinion in Turkey shows deep divisions in how the Turkish people view their country and…
2015-10-18 Teen CEO Says Everyone Should Code
What does the average 15-year-old do with her free time? Most teenagers are hanging out with friends, talking on their…
2015-10-17 Sierra Leone Faces Child Marriage Issue
The organization Girls Not Brides is a partnership of more than 500 civil society groups from over 70 countries. They…
2015-10-17 Democrat Debate Shows More Unity Than Competition
Five Democratic candidates for U.S. president debated on national television for the first time last night. Hillary Clinton – the…
2015-10-16 President Park’s Visit Marks US-South Korea Ties
South Korean President Park Geun-hye visited the White House for a meeting with President Barack Obama Friday. The visit marks…
2015-10-16 Turkey Warns US, Russia Not to Arm Kurds in Syria
Turkey is warning the United States and Russia against arming Kurdish fighters in Syria. It says the fighters are linked…
2015-10-15 Middle East Violence Continues to Spread
Conflict in the Middle East continues to grow as violence spreads from various flashpoints. A senior United Nations official warns…
2015-10-15 Indonesia Asks Neighbors to Help Fight Forest Fires
The president of Indonesia is asking for foreign help to fight forest and agricultural fires in his country. Until now,…
2015-10-15 Vietnamese Say They Were Starved, Beaten by Chinese
Vietnamese workers in Algeria say supervisors and co-workers from China beat them and refused them food. The alleged attacks happened…
2015-10-15 Disasters in Myanmar May Delay Elections
An elections commission has asked Myanmar to postpone the national vote because of recent natural disasters. The Union Election Commission…
2015-10-14 The Philippines Prepares for Next Disaster
The Philippines – a nation of about 7,100 islands – is in a prime spot for natural disasters such as…
2015-10-13 Russian-Made Missile Destroyed Flight MH17
International investigators say Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 was shot down last year by a Russian-made missile. The airplane crashed in…
2015-10-13 Cambodian Garment Workers to Earn 140 a Month
The minimum wage for the Cambodia’s garment sector will rise to $140 a month, the Cambodian government said last week.…