2014-12-14 Concerns Raised for Uber, Ride-Sharing Services
The Indian government this week called for all unregistered taxi services to halt operations. The order came after the reported rape of a woman by a driver for the company…
2014-12-15 Myanmar Military Largely Untouched by Reforms
Many changes have taken place in Myanmar over the past few years. The government has eased restrictions on the media and released political prisoners. Foreign investment has risen in Myanmar,…
2014-12-14 To Survive, Herders Become Farmers in Northern Kenya
The northern part of the East African nation of Kenya is hot and gets little rain. The area has been suffering from periods of small amount of rainfalls and droughts,…
2014-12-14 Colombia, Uganda Find Alternative to Plastic Waste
People around the world use disposable plastic containers for water, food and other uses. They are lightweight and useful. If not thrown away correctly, however, these plastics can pollute water…
2014-12-13 Will Technology Benefit Very Young Children?
Technology literacy is important to the economic and educational future of the next generation. Scientists and educators in the U.S. and China say it’s important to introduce very young children…
2014-12-12 Out-of-this-World Espresso for Astronauts
Italian-style espresso coffee has a large public following around the world. Many people have given up traditional coffee and have turned to this thicker drink. Now, Italian coffee machine makers…
2014-12-11 Have Police Incidents Hurt America’s Image?
People around the world are again talking about race relations in the United States. Recently, two U.S. grand juries decided not to recommend legal action against two police officers. The…
2014-12-11 Elephants, Hippos Attack Villages in Cameroon
Some of the world’s biggest animals are harming villagers in far north Cameroon. The people say hundreds of elephants and hippopotamuses have caused major damage to farms and destroyed their…
2014-12-10 Internet Freedom Shrinks Worldwide
A new report says a growing number of nations are restricting parts of the Internet to the public. It says these countries also are passing laws that permit greater spying…
2014-12-10 Mobile Health Apps to Become First Line of Defense
The first line of defense against deadly diseases and even water shortages might just be your mobile telephone. A new software application combines health worker registries with information about patients…
2014-12-09 US Releases ‘Torture’ Report on Central Intelligence Agency
The United States Senate has released a critical report on the Central Intelligence Agency. The report describes the CIA’s methods for questioning suspected terrorists after the September 11, 2001 attacks.…
2014-12-09 Making Cooking Stoves Safer Worldwide
Smokey cook fires are a leading cause of indoor air pollution – poor air quality inside buildings. Indoor air pollution kills more than four million people each year. The problem…
2014-12-09 A Love of Wine Grows in India
Indians who like alcohol usually choose whiskey as their drink. But, slowly, wine is growing more popular in the country. India’s first vineyard, a farm where grapes used to make…
2014-12-08 Kenyan Women Attacked for Choice of Clothing
Western behavior is clashing with traditional beliefs in Kenya. Some men there have attacked women because of the clothing they wore. Hundreds of Kenyans marched last month in the capital,…
2014-12-08 Social Media Support for IS Higher in Europe, US
The further you are from violence in the Middle East, the more likely you are to have a good feeling about the Islamic State and express those opinions on social…