World Reaches Out to Nepal After Deadly Earthquake
As reports of the death toll rise in Nepal, countries and relief organizations around the world are rushing to send personnel and supplies to aid the search and rescue effort.
EU Leaders Debate Shipwreck
European Union leaders are considering a plan to fix Europe’s migrant shipwreck crisis.
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.
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.
US, Philippines Launch Major Military Training
The United States and the Philippines have launched their biggest joint military exercise in 15 years.