American businesswoman detained
President Xi’s visit comes only days after Chinese officials arrested and jailed an American businesswoman from Texas.
Pope Francis to Travel to Eastern Cuba
Pope Francis travels from Havana to eastern Cuba Monday
Poland Criticizes Refugee Plan
Poland’s Foreign Minister says Europe needs a united plan to deal with the refugee crisis.
VW Stock Price Drops Sharply
The value of Volkswagen stock dropped sharply Monday shortly after the Frankfurt stock market opened.
Meteor Explodes in Skies Over Thailand
A meteor exploded over the sky in Thailand in a bright streak of gold.
Country Music Women Put Men in Their Place
American country music lyrics often describe women as they might appear in men’s dreams.
Major Earthquake in Chile Leads to Tsunami Warnings
Officials in Chile now say at least ten people were killed in a powerful earthquake Wednesday night.
Suicide Bombing Kills 21 in Central Baghdad
The Islamic State group has said that it responsible for a series of suicide bombings in the Iraqi capital that killed at least 21 people.
International Olympic Committee Announces Candidate Cities for 2024 Games
The International Olympic Committee has announced five finalists under consideration to hold the 2024 Summer Olympic Games.
Cambodia: No-Cheating Exam Rule Is Working
For the most part, it seems, the new rules stopped the cheating that has taken place for years during exams in Cambodia.