Facebook Has More Users than Population of China
The social network Facebook reported that it now has 1.44 billion monthly active users (MAU) worldwide.
Loretta Lynch Confirmed as Next Attorney General
Federal prosecutor Loretta Lynch has been confirmed as the next attorney general of the United States.
EU Leaders Debate Shipwreck
European Union leaders are considering a plan to fix Europe’s migrant shipwreck crisis.
US, Italian Hostages Killed in Anti-Terrorism Operation
A U.S. anti-terrorism operation in January killed American and Italian aid workers.
April 23 Is English Language Day
Happy English Language Day! English Language Day is celebrated each year on April 23.
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.
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.
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.
Saudi-Led Airstrikes Continue in Yemen
Yemeni security officials say the Saudi-led coalition launched new airstrikes Wednesday on the Houthi rebels.
Earth Day 2015: Biking, Hiking and Planting Trees
April 22 is the 45th anniversary of Earth Day.