Al-Shabab Attacks Kenya Police Near Somali Border
Kenyan officials say al-Shabab militants attacked a group of police officers late Monday near the border with Somalia.
Spy Trial of Washington Post Journalist Begins in Iran
The spy trial of American newspaper reporter Jason Rezaian began Tuesday in Iran.
Recovery Continue in Texas and Mexico After Strong Storms
Recovery operations in Texas and Mexico are expected to continue Tuesday, after severe weather ravaged the region.
Brain Remembers Language Better If You Sing It
Have you ever found yourself in this situation: You hear a song you used to sing when you were a child – a bit of nostalgia or “blast from the past,” as we say.
Tensions Rise in Hong Kong Before Tiananmen Anniversary
Next month, Hong Kong residents will again remember the June 4, 1989 crackdown in Tiananmen Square in China.
New Tool Maps Buildings’ Energy Efficiency
Architects, engineers and building supervisors will soon be able to quickly collect information that once took weeks to measure and process.
China Increases Its Ballistic Missile Abilities
China is making some of its missiles more powerful.
China Warns US Spy Plane in South China Sea
China’s navy is reported to have issued eight warning messages to a U.S. military spy plane.
North Korea Cancels Ban Ki-moon Visit
The North Korean government has canceled a planned United Nations visit to the Kaesong Industrial Complex.
Bugs Are the New Food
Americans are generally unwilling to eat bugs.