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.
Chinese Leader Visits Pakistan for Talks on Trade, Security
China’s President arrived in Pakistan on Monday for a two-day visit.
Al-Shabab Bomb Attack in Northern Somalia
The militant group al-Shabab is claiming responsibility for bombing a United Nations bus in northern Somalia.
Longtime, But Unknown, Blues Musicians Release CD
BB King. Clarence “Gatemouth” Brown. Elmore James.These are some famous names in American blues music.
100 Year Old Japanese Woman Sets Swimming Record
As we age, we often take longer to recover from injuries.
Hundreds of Migrants Feared Dead off Libya
European Union officials gathered in Luxembourg on Monday to discuss the sinking of a crowded boat in the Mediterranean Sea.