Students Report on Worldwide Landmine Problem
The International Campaign to Ban Landmines says there are nine new landmine victims around the world every day.
US Court: NSA Phone Record Gathering Is Illegal
A U.S. appeals court in New York ruled Thursday that the National Security Agency’s program to collect phone records of Americans is illegal.
Close Elections in Great Britain
British voters are voting in a close election that could oust Prime Minister David Cameron from office.
Iran Releases Seized Maersk Vessel
Iran’s official IRNA news agency reported that its government released the Maersk Tigris cargo ship today.
Aid Group Recommends Debt Cancellation for Nepal
A group of international aid, religious and other groups is calling for debt cancellation for Nepal.
Baltimore Mayor Seeks Federal Investigation of City’s Police Department
The U.S. city of Baltimore, Maryland will ask the United States Justice Department to investigate the city’s police department.
Officials look for links between Islamic State and Texas attack
U.S. officials are trying to learn if there are any links between the Islamic State group and two gunmen who attacked a gathering in Garland, Texas Sunday.
Kerry in Saudi Arabia to Discuss Yemen Crisis
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said Wednesday he will discuss a proposed “humanitarian pause” in Yemen during his talks in Saudi Arabia.
Death Sentences for Four Afghans in Kabul Attack
A court in Afghanistan has sentenced four men to death and jailed eight more for the beating death of a woman in March.
Musicians, Singers Struggle in the Digital Age
People can listen to music on many devices, including tablets and mobile phones.