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.
France Arrests Man Suspected of Planning Church Attacks
French officials announced on Wednesday the arrest of an Islamic extremist suspected of planning attacks on one or more churches.
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.