2014-09-10 Internet Technology Provide New Tools for Reporters
The Internet and technology developments are quickly changing how people receive news and how reporters provide it. There are now more ways than ever to tell a story. A university…
2014-09-10 Can ‘Boot Camp’ Cure Internet Addiction?
The Internet is one of the most popular forms of technology. But can using the Internet have the same effect as taking a drug? The answer seems to be “Yes”…
2014-09-09 Millions Born Unregistered in Asia Pacific
About 135 million young children in East Asia and the Pacific have not been registered with any government agency. That leaves them unable to claim national identities. Such identification is…
2014-09-09 Apple Unveils Smartwatch, Bigger iPhones
The American technology company Apple has released a new smartwatch, known as the Apple Watch, and iPhones with bigger screens. The Apple Watch is the first Apple product to be…
2014-09-08 Elephants Play Polo to Raise Money
If you happened to be visiting central Thailand recently, you could have attended a most unusual sporting event. You might have seen elephants playing polo matches – elephants instead of…
2014-09-08 American Jews Struggle Over Gaza War
The Israeli military campaign in the Gaza Strip resulted in the death of an estimated 2,000 Palestinians. Many of those killed were not involved in the fighting. This is a…
2014-09-08 Ebola Vaccine Successful in Monkeys, Humans Next
Researchers have developed an experimental vaccine that protects monkeys against the Ebola virus. They are now testing this vaccine on human volunteers in the United States. Plans call for additional…
2014-09-07 Hunger Threatens One in Seven Americans
The United States Department of Agriculture just released a report on the problems that Americans have getting food. The report says that one in seven U.S. families last year did…
2014-09-07 ‘Exploding’ Lake to Provide Power in Rwanda
Methane gas from a lake in Rwanda may soon become a major supply of electricity. Millions of people in that central African country could use the energy. An American company…
2014-09-07 Americans Debate Over Payments to Terrorrists
The militant group known as the Islamic State has claimed responsibility for killing American journalists James Foley and Steven Sotloff. Americans are now debating whether the United States should have…
2014-09-06 Mixed Signals at US Border with Mexico
Since last October, tens of thousands of children have entered the United States without a parent or legal guardian. This was two times the number as the year before. Methodist…
2014-09-06 Chinese Lantern Show Surprises Southern Californians
Chinese lanterns are lighting up the Los Angeles County Fair in southern California. Visitors can see traditional hanging lanterns from China. But they can also see lanterns made in the…
2014-09-05 Asian Insect Threatens Florida’s Citrus Industry
Florida’s citrus industry is facing serious threats from an Asian insect. The insect can be a carrier of bacteria that attack citrus trees. The spread of the bacteria shows the…
2014-09-05 Conflicts Affecting Christians in Middle East
The study found an increase in conflicts based on religious disputes. It also found that Christians faced oppression in a growing number of countries in the Middle East. Experts say…
2014-09-03 Rights Groups: Thailand Suppresses Freedom
Thailand’s military and police have stopped the release of an independent report on human rights. The report examines human rights in Thailand during the first 100 days under military rule.…