2015-05-02 Bad News for Press Freedom Around the World
You can buy a newspaper nearly everywhere, or read news stories on your phone. Getting news is easy; however, journalists…
2015-05-02 Hippos: The Life Force of African Rivers
The hippopotamus is an animal very important to the health of Africa’s rivers and lakes. Their dung, or solid waste,…
2015-04-30 Mayweather vs. Pacquiao: ‘The Fight of the Century’
Elton John sings “Saturday Night’s Alright for Fighting,” and right now boxing fans around the world agree. On May 2nd,…
2015-04-30 Parade Marks 40th Anniversary of Vietnam War’s End
Vietnam has held a parade to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War. The victory of…
2015-04-29 Shinzo Abe Joins List of Leaders Addressing US Congress
Shinzo Abe is the first Japanese prime minister to receive the rare honor of addressing a Joint Meeting of the…
2015-04-29 Migrants Arriving in Italy Find an ‘Angel’
Immigrants continue arriving in southern Italy from North Africa. These migrants faced a dangerous trip when they sailed across the…
2015-04-29 Bible Museum Coming to Washington, DC
There are many museums in Washington, D.C. One that is near the headquarters of the Voice of America tells about…
2015-04-29 UN: Little Progress in Fighting Asian Drug Trade
Trafficking of synthetic, or man-made, drugs is growing across much of Southeast Asia. United Nations officials say the growth is…
2015-04-28 National Guard Establishes Order in Baltimore after Riots
National Guard troops are guarding the eastern U.S. city of Baltimore, Maryland. The troop deployment is part of an effort…
2015-04-28 India Plans to Build 100 ‘Smart’ Cities
Many of India’s biggest cities are struggling. They have too many people and not enough places for them to work,…
2015-04-27 At ASEAN, Territorial Dispute Gets Delegates’ Attention
Leaders from Southeast Asian nations are meeting in Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia. The leaders have called for a…
2015-04-27 TIME Lists World’s 100 Most Influential People
TIME Magazine has released a list of 100 individuals it says are the “most influential” people in the world. These…
2015-04-27 Japanese Prime Minister Begins US Visit
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is in the United States. He plans to visit four U.S. cities and meet with…
2015-04-27 New Paris Concert Hall Hopes to Link Rich and Poor Music Lovers
The new Paris Philharmonic concert hall opened earlier this year. Long before opening day, people questioned the large amount of…
2015-04-26 Cat Cafes Offer Cats and Coffee
Would you like a cat with that latte? Most people go to a café to get their daily cup of…