World Reaches Out to Nepal After Deadly Earthquake
As reports of the death toll rise in Nepal, countries and relief organizations around the world are rushing to send personnel and supplies to aid the search and rescue effort.
Cat Cafes Offer Cats and Coffee
Would you like a cat with that latte?
Caring for an Aging Population
Everywhere in the world, people are living longer. Studies show the average age of the human population is rising.
Improved Seeds Could Help Africa Feed Itself
Large governmental organizations controlled the production of seeds in Africa for many years.
Facebook Has More Users than Population of China
The social network Facebook reported that it now has 1.44 billion monthly active users (MAU) worldwide.
US, Italian Hostages Killed in Anti-Terrorism Operation
A U.S. anti-terrorism operation in January killed American and Italian aid workers.
EU Leaders Debate Shipwreck
European Union leaders are considering a plan to fix Europe’s migrant shipwreck crisis.
Loretta Lynch Confirmed as Next Attorney General
Federal prosecutor Loretta Lynch has been confirmed as the next attorney general of the United States.
Saudi-Led Airstrikes Continue in Yemen
Yemeni security officials say the Saudi-led coalition launched new airstrikes Wednesday on the Houthi rebels.
China’s Xi, Japan’s Abe Hold Meeting
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held talks Wednesday at a regional summit in Indonesia.