2016-03-03 Assad: Syrian Ceasefire a ‘Glimmer of Hope’
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad said Tuesday the suspension of fighting in his country after five years of war is, in…
2016-03-03 Russia Seen As Threat to US, Says General
Russia is sending troops to several regions and sees the U.S. and NATO as long-term threats, said NATO’s military commander…
2016-03-02 Attacks Near Baghdad Kills Dozens
Islamic State militants carried out two suicide attacksoutside of Baghdad, killing dozens of people this weekend. In the northeastern Shi’ite…
2016-03-01 Navy Hero Earns Medal of Honor
For hero Ed Byers, December 8, 2012 was a test of his skills in life or death events. After hours…
2016-03-01 Third of Japanese Working Women Report Harassment
A Japanese government study reports almost one-third of women say they have been sexually harassed at work. The women said…
2016-03-01 Asians Eager to Hear of Obama’s Supreme Court Choice
Two immigrants from Asia are possible nominees for the United States Supreme Court. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia died February…
2016-02-29 US Supreme Court Judge Speaks, 1st Time in 10 Years
United States Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas shocked everyone during a court session on Monday. He asked several questions for…
2016-02-29 Moderates Win Tehran Seats in Iran Elections
President Hassan Rouhani and his supporters have won most of the seats for a group that chooses Iran’s top religious…
2016-02-29 Syrian Ceasefire Lasts One Day
A ceasefire in Syria is underway, but frail. The calm in Syria was broken Sunday when six villages were hit…
2016-02-29 American College Student Detained in North Korea
An American college student detained in North Korea last month has appeared in public in North Korea. Otto Warmbier appeared…
2016-02-28 Federal Government Owns Almost Half of Western US
The United States government owns nearly a third of the nation’s land, including nearly half of Western states. In the…
2016-02-28 From Child of Freed Slaves to Millionaire
Hers is a “rags to riches” story. Madam C.J. Walker went from poverty — being the daughter of freed slaves…
2016-02-28 The World’s 10 Places ‘On the Rise’
Earlier this month, we introduced you the top American destinations ‘on the rise.’ The expression ‘on the rise’ means that…
2016-02-28 Children in Ukraine Suffering From Conflict
The United Nations Children’s Fund says more than one half-million children have been suffering over the past two years because…
2016-02-27 Woman, Born in 1972, Celebrates 11th Birthday
Tammy Radencic was born in 1972. She will be celebrating her 11th birthday on February 29. What? “Hi, I’m Tammy…