2023-01-01 In Nicaragua, Many Concerned over Press Freedoms
Reporters and observers say recent years under Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega have severely damaged press freedoms in the country. Over…
2022-12-31 International Student Athletes Work to Find Commercial Money
A growing number of international students are playing high-level sports in college. And since 2021, college athletes have been permitted…
2022-12-31 Iranian Film Opens as Director Is in Prison
In 2010, Iranian director Jafar Panahi was arrested on charges of making an anti-government film without permission and causing anti-government…
2022-12-31 José Andrés, His Daughters Eat Their Way through Spain
José Andrés is a famous Spanish-American chef with many restaurants in the United States. He has also helped shine a…
2022-12-31 US Pays to Clean Up Agent Orange Used in Vietnam War
The United States announced a contract earlier this month worth up to $29 million to clean a chemical contamination in…
2022-12-30 China to Issue Passports, Visas as COVID Rules Ease
China recently said it will resume giving out passports for tourism to its citizens. The move is another step away…
2022-12-30 Final Goodbye: Remembering Influential People Who Died in 2022
As 2022 comes to an end, we look back to remember the people the world lost over the year. Several…
2022-12-30 Nation or Country?
Hello! This week on Ask a Teacher, we will answer a question about the difference between “nation” and “country.” Question…
2022-12-29 The King of Soccer, Pelé, Dies
Edson Arantes do Nascimento, known to the world as Pelé, has died. The Brazilian soccer star was 82 years-old and…
2022-12-29 Russia Launches Missile Attacks across Ukraine
Russia struck several areas in Ukraine, including the capital, Kyiv, with missiles Thursday. It was the biggest Russian attack in…
2022-12-29 2022: A Year for Clean Energy
More governments increased plans to support renewable energy and reduce emissions from fossil fuels, like oil and gas, in 2022.…
2022-12-29 US: New COVID-19 Testing Rules for Travelers from China
The United States has announced new COVID-19 testing requirements for all travelers from China. The new rules follow an easing…