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.
April 23 Is English Language Day
Happy English Language Day! English Language Day is celebrated each year on April 23.
African Advertising Agencies Cashing In
Western advertising and public relations agencies are increasingly joining with African advertising companies.
One Billion Young People Risk Hearing Loss From Loud Music
One billion teenagers and young adults around the world risk losing their hearing by listening to loud music.
Pirate Attacks Increase in Southeast Asia
Pirates off the coast of Somalia made big news a few years ago.
Egypt’s Morsi Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison
An Egyptian court sentenced former President Mohamed Morsi to 20 years in prison Tuesday.
South Africa to Deploy Army
South Africa’s defense minister says the government will deploy soldiers to prevent further violence, after a series of attacks on foreigners in Johannesburg and Durban.
Earth Day 2015: Biking, Hiking and Planting Trees
April 22 is the 45th anniversary of Earth Day.