Countries Compete for Oil in the Arctic
Russia, the United States and other countries are hurrying to control Earth’s northernmost territory: the Arctic.
US Labor Day Arrives Five Months Late
September 7 is Labor Day in the U.S., a national holiday that began more than 100 years ago to honor low-paid factory workers.
China Says Military will be Reduced at Anniversary Parade
China’s President Xi Jinping has announced military cuts at a parade marking​ the 70th anniversary of Japan’s surrender in World War Two.
Thirteen Million Children out of School in Middle East, N. Africa
The United Nations says conflict in the Middle East and North Africa are keeping more than 13 million children in nine countries from attending school.
Guatemala’s President Resigns
Guatemalan president Otto Perez Molina has resigned after being connected to a corruption case.
Iranian Leader says Parliament Should Decide Nuclear Deal
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has express support for a vote in Iran’s parliament on the nuclear deal Iran agreed to with six world powers.
Talks Between South Korea, China and Japan Announced
South Korea, China and Japan have announced joint talks in October or November in an effort to reduce tensions between the nations.
In Hungary, Migrants Seeking to Go West Clash with Police
Migrants in Hungary who are trying to reach Western Europe are refusing to leave a train.
War Crimes Trial Begins for Congolese Rebel Leader
A former Congolese rebel leader has pleaded not guilty to charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity at the International Criminal Court in the Hague.
Sierra Leone Holds 50 on Ebola Fears
Sierra Leone has quarantined 50 people in the northern area of Kambia.