FIFA Suspends Blatter
President Sepp Blatter was suspended Thursday for 90 days by an ethics committee.
Japanese Rock Band Goes English
It took 10 years for a popular Japanese rock band to release a music album in both English and Japanese.
Ukrainian Artist Portrays Putin with Bullets
A young Ukrainian artist has created a portrait of Russian President Vladimir Putin with bullet casings.
‘The Martian’ Mixes Science, Science Fiction
The Hollywood film, “The Martian,” opens to U.S. audiences on October 2.
US Accepts Blame for Afghan Hospital Attack
A U.S. military commander says American forces are responsible for “mistakenly” hitting a hospital in Kunduz, Afghanistan on Saturday.
Ireland, Japan, China Scientists Share Nobel Prize for Medicine
The first of the 2015 Nobel Prizes has been announced.
Twelve Countries Reach Trans-Pacific Partnership Deal
The United States, Japan and 10 other countries reached agreement on a huge trade deal Monday.
Older Athletes, Lower Fitness Age
The National Senior Games take place every two years.
Terror in Cameroon Targets School Children
The Cameroonian government says that terrorism threatens large numbers of schoolchildren.
How Competitive Is Your Country?
The Swiss-based World Economic Forum released its latest Global Competitiveness Report this week.