2015-01-28 Rights Group Accuses Ethiopia of Suppressing Media
An international rights group is accusing the government in Ethiopia of systematically suppressing media before the country’s elections in May.…
2015-01-28 Lebanese Women Make Peace One Meal at a Time
When you hear the words “peace talks,” what do you imagine? Perhaps you think of heads-of-state, diplomats or other high…
2015-01-27 Sensitivity About Religious Images Is Not Unique to Islam
Non-Muslims may have some difficulty understanding Muslim concerns about their Prophet Muhammad. But the National Museum of Women in the…
2015-01-26 Cars Making a Comeback at North American Auto Show
The 2015 North American International Auto Show took a test drive in the U.S. city of Detroit, Michigan. It was…
2015-01-26 Hostage Crisis Could Divide Japan over Military Plan
The Islamic State militant group reportedly executed a hostage from Japan last week. The group is now threatening to kill…
2015-01-25 S. Korean Businesses Want to Ease Trade Restriction with North
Business leaders in South Korea are urging President Park Geun-hye to ease trade restrictions with North Korea. South Korea put…
2015-01-25 Vietnamese Officials Worried about Political Blog
A new blog is providing information for Vietnamese who want to learn about the hidden workings of their country’s politics.…
2015-01-24 In Kenya, Former Prisoners Seek Work, Help Community
It is not easy to find a job in Kenya. It is even more difficult for those with a criminal…
2015-01-24 Should Schools in US Recognize Muslim Holidays?
As religious minorities increase in the United States, some want public schools to close not only on Christmas, but also…
2015-01-23 Defector’s Story Raised Questions on Report of Abuse in North Korea
Recent comments of a man who fled North Korea are raising questions about the U.N. report on human rights abuses…
2015-01-23 Little Progress in Investigation of Cambodian Workers’ Death
Last January, representatives from more than 20 of the world’s largest clothing manufacturers wrote a strong letter to the Cambodian…
2015-01-22 Indonesia Faces Criticism for Executing Drug Offenders
Indonesia is facing widespread international criticism after executing six people, including five foreigners. All six were found guilty of violating…
2015-01-21 Zimbabwean Government on Trial Over Marriage Age for Girls
The African nation of Zimbabwe has long been known as a “hot spot” for child marriages. The United Nations says…
2015-01-20 Why Do Buildings in Kenya Keep Collapsing?
Two buildings collapsed recently in Nairobi, the Kenyan capital. Now, many Kenyans are worried about the safety of buildings around…