2015-04-27 Japanese Prime Minister Begins US Visit
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is in the United States. He plans to visit four U.S. cities and meet with…
2015-04-27 New Paris Concert Hall Hopes to Link Rich and Poor Music Lovers
The new Paris Philharmonic concert hall opened earlier this year. Long before opening day, people questioned the large amount of…
2015-04-26 Cat Cafes Offer Cats and Coffee
Would you like a cat with that latte? Most people go to a café to get their daily cup of…
2015-04-25 Islam Is the Fastest Growing Religion in the World
Islam is the fastest growing religion in the world, according to a new study. The Pew Research Center spent six…
2015-04-25 40th Anniversary for Mississippi River Steamboat
During the 1800s, the Mississippi River was crowded with steamboats. The river divided the United States in half, separating the…
2015-04-24 Sierra Leone Dog Population Rising Because of Ebola Crisis
The Ebola crisis in Sierra Leone has led to growing concern about another disease: rabies from wild dogs. Many owners…
2015-04-23 India Looks to Become Arms Supplier Instead of Buyer
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently pointed out that India imports nearly 60 percent of its defense needs. In fact,…
2015-04-22 Did an Armenian Army Officer Fight in Gallipoli Battle?
Friday, Turkey marks the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Gallipoli in World War I. The battle was a major…
2015-04-22 Countries Where Reporters Are Threatened, Imprisoned
The Committee to Protect Journalists has released a list of the top 10 countries where reporters are the most-severely limited.…
2015-04-22 Turkey’s Atheists Face Threats
Turkey is officially a secular country. But 99 percent of the population is Muslim. Many of these people are deeply…
2015-04-21 Earth Day 2015: Biking, Hiking and Planting Trees
April 22 is the 45th anniversary of Earth Day. This year’s theme is “It’s Our Turn to Lead.” The organization,…
2015-04-21 Pirate Attacks Increase in Southeast Asia
Pirates off the coast of Somalia made big news a few years ago. But the waters of the West Indian…
2015-04-21 US, Philippines Open Joint Military Exercises
The United States and the Philippines launched joint military exercises on Monday. The exercises involve a larger than usual number…
2015-04-19 Where Have All the Bees Gone?
Bees play an important part in the growth of crops. About 4,000 wild bee species are native to North America.…
2015-04-19 US-Japan Relationship: Strong and Getting Stronger
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is making plans to visit the United States later this month. His visit will come…