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.
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.
Egypt’s Morsi Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison
An Egyptian court sentenced former President Mohamed Morsi to 20 years in prison Tuesday.
Pirate Attacks Increase in Southeast Asia
Pirates off the coast of Somalia made big news a few years ago.
One Billion Young People Risk Hearing Loss From Loud Music
One billion teenagers and young adults around the world risk losing their hearing by listening to loud music.
African Advertising Agencies Cashing In
Western advertising and public relations agencies are increasingly joining with African advertising companies.