2015-06-04 Working to End Violence Against Women, Girls in Bangladesh
In Bangladesh, domestic violence is a serious problem for women and girls who live in poverty. These women and girls…
2015-06-03 MERS Cases Rising in South Korea
South Korean health officials have confirmed the country’s first two deaths from Middle East Respiratory Syndrome. Officials reported Wednesday that…
2015-06-03 Animals Dying in California Oil Spill
Dead animals have been found along the coast of Central California almost every day for the past two weeks. On…
2015-06-02 FIFA President Sepp Blatter Resigns
Four days after his election to a fifth term as FIFA president, Sepp Blatter has resigned. The head of the…
2015-06-02 Growing Evidence of Russian Military Involvement in Ukraine
United Nations investigators say there is growing evidence of Russian military involvement in the war in Ukraine. More than a…
2015-06-02 India Suffers Fifth Deadliest Heat Wave Ever Reported
Hot weather has been a serious problem across India for nearly two weeks. Rainfall brought lower temperatures and relief to…
2015-06-01 US Promises 18 Million for Vietnam to Buy Patrol Boats
The United States has promised $18 million to help Vietnam buy American-made coast guard patrol boats to improve its sea…
2015-06-01 Rising Number of Executions in Saudi Arabia
Human rights groups are reporting an increase in the number of executions in Saudi Arabia. Saudi executions are usually beheadings,…
2015-05-31 Films Explore Native Peoples, Culture Conflict
The city of Los Angeles, California is famous as the home of America’s movie industry. A recent film festival there…
2015-05-31 Poverty, Gender Inequality Force Girls Into Marriage
The public in Russia and beyond has expressed shock at the recent marriage of a Chechen girl to a man…
2015-05-29 UN Supports Protection of Journalists in Conflicts
The United Nations Security Council has approved a resolution on the protection of journalists in conflict zones. All 15 Council…
2015-05-29 Blind Boy Defines His Life With Music
When Frankie Moran first saw his son Cole, he could not imagine ever sharing his love of music with the…
2015-05-29 State Limits on Media Raise Concern in Turkey
Turkey will hold elections in June. Before then, a Turkish government lawyer wants to close several TV stations linked to…
2015-05-28 Greece Says No Payment to Lenders Without Deal
Greece has said it cannot make its debt payment to the International Monetary Fund for June. The country’s Interior Minister…