2015-09-06 Providing Electricity to Poor Communities in Kenya
In 2013, President Barack Obama launched a campaign called the Power Africa Initiative. Its goal is to increase the availability…
2015-09-05 Are They Migrants or Refugees?
Young and old, they walk along the highway, weary and struggling. Others lay down on the train tracks in Hungary.…
2015-09-04 With US Tie, Cubans Have Better Access to Internet
The United States and Cuba officially re-established diplomatic relations two months ago. The re-establishment of ties had led to better…
2015-09-03 Pro-Kurdish Party Could Decide Turkish Election Results
When Turkey holds parliamentary elections in November, all eyes will be on a small pro-Kurdish party as a major influence.…
2015-09-03 Countries Compete for Oil in the Arctic
Russia, the United States and other countries are hurrying to control Earth’s northernmost territory: the Arctic. It is rich in…
2015-09-02 Kerry Urges US Congress to Support Iran Nuclear Deal
Secretary of State John Kerry appealed to U.S. lawmakers Wednesday to support the international agreement with Iran. He spoke a…
2015-09-02 Pope Allows Priests to Forgive ‘Sin of Abortion’
Pope Francis is calling his priests to forgive women of the “sin of abortion” during the upcoming “Holy Year of…
2015-09-01 UN: Temple Destruction Is a ‘Crime Against Civilization’
A United Nations official says Islamic State militants have destroyed the Temple of Bel in the historic Syrian city of…
2015-09-01 Iran Seeking Foreign Visitors and Their Money
The United States and other countries plan to begin easing economic restrictions against Iran next year. The easing of sanctions…
2015-08-31 EU Officials to Hold Talks on Migrant Crisis
After the deaths of 71 migrants in a truck last week, the European Union will meet to discuss what is…
2015-08-31 Andean Glaciers Reveal Secrets of Climate Change
Ice caps, very large sheets of ice, do not only exist at the earth’s poles. There are tropical ice caps…
2015-08-31 Los Angeles’ Silicon Beach Becoming Like Silicon Valley
America’s high technology industry is centered in northern California. The area, known as Silicon Valley, is a short drive from…
2015-08-30 Serena Williams Chasing History at US Open
The U.S. Open tennis tournament begins Monday in New York City. It is the last opportunity for 127 women to…
2015-08-30 More Kenyans Exploring Agricultural Businesses
Each year, many Kenyans graduate from a college or university. Yet many graduates are unable find a job in the…