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.
Earth Day 2015: Biking, Hiking and Planting Trees
April 22 is the 45th anniversary of Earth Day.
US, Philippines Launch Major Military Training
The United States and the Philippines have launched their biggest joint military exercise in 15 years.
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.
100 Year Old Japanese Woman Sets Swimming Record
As we age, we often take longer to recover from injuries.
Longtime, But Unknown, Blues Musicians Release CD
BB King. Clarence “Gatemouth” Brown. Elmore James.These are some famous names in American blues music.
Al-Shabab Bomb Attack in Northern Somalia
The militant group al-Shabab is claiming responsibility for bombing a United Nations bus in northern Somalia.
Chinese Leader Visits Pakistan for Talks on Trade, Security
China’s President arrived in Pakistan on Monday for a two-day visit.
San Francisco Artists Make Art from Trash
Trash and garbage are other words for waste – things that people no longer want or need.
America Remembers Abraham Lincoln’s Assassination
This week, Americans remember an important date in history: one hundred fifty years ago, President Abraham Lincoln was killed.