The United Nations is telling refugees and immigrants from the Horn of Africa that they should not sail across the Red Sea…
American writer Harper Lee's first -- and until now, only -- book, "To Kill a Mockingbird," is one of America's…
It has taken more than nine years for an American spacecraft to reach the far edge of our solar system. The…
Officials at the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization say North Korea has reduced the amount of food it gives…
European leaders announced agreement Monday on a plan to provide help to Greece. The announcement came after 17 hours of…
The United States has been one of six world powers taking part in the Iranian nuclear talks in Vienna. A…
A team of scientists has found a surprise element to the social structure of baboons: democracy. The animals live in…
The United States is increasing production of oil and natural gas through a process known as "fracking." This process is…
Cities throughout the world spend a lot of money fighting graffiti. Graffiti writers leave their mark in public places, often on…
South Sudan marked four years of independence Thursday. But for most citizens, there was little to celebrate. The country is…
This Saturday, Bosnia will mark the 20th anniversary of the worst mass killing in Europe since World War Two. It…
France is guarding against new violence after the terrorist attack last month near the city of Lyon. The attack came…
A massive heat wave is killing people in many countries around the world. Most die of heat stroke. Heat stroke is the…
Israel knows how to deal with drought. The small Middle Eastern country has experienced dry weather conditions and water shortages for…
Politicians in Europe continue to discuss whether Greece will remain in the Eurozone, the group of countries that use the…