2015-10-07 Trio Shares Nobel Prize for Chemistry
The Nobel Prize committee in Stockholm, Sweden has awarded this year’s Nobel Prize in Chemistry. “The Royal Swedish Academy of…
2015-10-07 Search for Answers in Sinking of US Cargo Ship
Federal investigators have called off the search for a large cargo ship that may now lie at the bottom of…
2015-10-07 Ukrainian Artist Portrays Putin with Bullets
A young Ukrainian artist has created a portrait of Russian President Vladimir Putin with bullet casings. The exhibit, called the…
2015-10-07 Russia, Western Allies Clash Over Syria Bombing
Russia’s defense minister says four Russian warships in the Caspian Sea launched rockets at Islamic State targets in Syria. Russia…
2015-10-06 Nations React to Pacific Trade Agreements
What is the Trans-Pacific Partnership that 11 Asia-Pacific nations agreed to with the United States? The Trans-Pacific Partnership, or TPP,…
2015-10-06 US Accepts Blame for Afghan Hospital Attack
A U.S. military commander says American forces are responsible for “mistakenly” hitting a hospital in Kunduz, Afghanistan on Saturday. The…
2015-10-06 Israel-Palestine Tension Continues to Climb
Israeli forces destroyed the homes of two Palestinians on Tuesday. The teardowns added tension to a dangerous climate between Palestinians…
2015-10-06 Driver Lets Go of Wheel in New Truck
The first self-driving semi-trailer truck began its first trip on a major European highway last week. The German automobile company…
2015-10-05 Western Nations Criticize Russia’s Air Campaign in Syria
Western countries are strongly criticizing Russia for the type of bombs it is reportedly using to strike Syria. Russia began…
2015-10-05 US Promises to Investigate Afghan Hospital Attack
The United States military is promising to investigate whether it targeted a hospital in northern Afghanistan. The medical aid group…
2015-10-04 How Competitive Is Your Country?
The Swiss-based World Economic Forum released its latest Global Competitiveness Report this week. The report rated Switzerland as the world’s…
2015-10-03 Drought Affecting California’s Sequoias
California continues to suffer under a historic drought. The state has received very little rainfall over the past four years.…
2015-10-03 Kenyan Church Welcomes LGBT Members
In early September, the Anglican Church of Kenya cancelled the license of clergymen suspected of homosexuality. The suspension sent a…
2015-10-02 Father of Oregon Victim Says Gunman Targeted Christians
The father of a victim in the Oregon college shooting says the gunman targeted Christians. Stacy Boylan spoke to CNN…
2015-10-02 Cecil the Lion Could Help Protect Other Animals
After an American hunter killed a beloved lion named Cecil in Zimbabwe this summer, animal rights are getting increased attention…