Students in Cambodia Want to Learn English
The oldest public school in Cambodia’s capital, Phnom Penh, is in a small courtyard downtown.
Swiss Investigation of FIFA Finds 53 Suspicious Financial Actions
Swiss officials are investigating possible money laundering incidents connected to the planning of the 2018 and 2022 FIFA World Cup events.
US Military Leaders: Stronger Iraq Critical to IS Fight
U.S. Secretary of Defense Ash Carter spoke about Iraq to members of the House of Representatives Wednesday.
Debate Begins Over Hong Kong’s Electoral Reform
Debate on voting rights in Hong Kong started Wednesday in a legislative meeting on the proposed electoral reform.
165 Pardoned in Egypt ahead of Ramadan
Egypt’s leader Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi ordered the pardons of 165 people on Wednesday.
Rising Sea Levels to Continue
Scientists say sea levels are rising and will continue to do so into the future.
Putin: Russia Increasing Nuclear Missiles Supply
Russian President Vladimir Putin says more than 40 new intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBM) will be added to the country’s nuclear supply this year.
Kurdish, Syrian Rebels Claim Border Town from Islamic State
Kurdish forces in northern Syria say they have full control of a border town believed to be a path in from Turkey for Islamic State (IS) fighters and supplies.
Pakistan Troops Cross Border to Rescue Afghan Soldier
Pakistan says its troops crossed the border into Afghanistan Tuesday to rescue a severely wounded Afghan soldier.
Egyptian Court Upholds Morsi Death Sentence
An Egyptian court on Tuesday confirmed the death sentence of former president Mohamed Morsi.