2015-03-19 Is the Islamic State Truly Islamic?
Destroying important cultural artifacts in the name of religion is not new. Protestants destroyed statues they considered idolatrous, or against…
2015-03-19 Does a South Korean Law Limit Speech or Protect the Nation?
The United States ambassador to South Korea continues to recover from a knife attack. Mark Lippert was released from a…
2015-03-18 Michelle Obama to Publicize Need for Girls’ Education in Asia
The wife of President Barack Obama is on a five-day trip to Asia. First Lady Michelle Obama is visiting Japan…
2015-03-18 How Should the World Protect Itself from Natural Disasters?
How should the world protect itself from natural disasters and climate change? And who should be paying for this kind…
2015-03-18 Expert Questions Report on North Korea Nuclear Arms
A former International Atomic Energy official has raised questions about claims made in a new report on North Korea. The…
2015-03-17 Iran Tries to Stop Declining Birth Rate
The human rights group Amnesty International says proposed new laws in Iran would severely limit women’s freedom. It says the…
2015-03-17 North Korea Reacts to US-South Korea Exercises
The United States and South Korea are carrying out their yearly joint military training. North Korea has reacted to the…
2015-03-16 Pakistan, Afghanistan Work to Return Refugees
Pakistan and Afghanistan have announced plans to work together over the next four months. The two sides will attempt to…
2015-03-16 150-Year-Old US Capitol Dome Under Repairs
The United States Capitol Dome in Washington, DC, is recognized around the world as a symbol of the U.S. government.…
2015-03-15 India’s Maharashtra State Bans Beef
Last week, the western Indian state of Maharashtra banned beef consumption. The state government has barred possession or sales of…
2015-03-15 Fighting for Lions in Zimbabwe
Conservationists are breeding lions in the Southern African nation of Zimbabwe. The wildlife experts hope to increase the lion population…
2015-03-14 Saharan Dust Feeds Amazon Rainforest
Large clouds of dust blowing off the Sahara desert can easily be seen from space. Joseph Prospero is with the…
2015-03-13 US Asks Vietnam to Stop Russian Use of Cam Ranh Bay
The United States embassy in Hanoi has asked the Vietnamese government to stop permitting Russia to use a military base…
2015-03-13 Scientists Search for Ways to Feed an Ever-Growing World
As the population grows and temperatures rise it will become more difficult to grow enough food for everyone. So, scientists…
2015-03-12 Older Ukrainians Threatened by War with Russia
Old people in eastern Ukraine are suffering from the conflict between government forces and Russian-supported rebels. The United Nations estimates…