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.
Angelina Jolie Has Second Surgery to Prevent Cancer
Hollywood actress and filmmaker Angelina Jolie told the world this week that she had had another operation to reduce her chance of getting cancer.
Too Much Gaming Can Be a Pain in the Neck
Most children have heard their parents at one time or another yell “sit up straight!” or “don’t slouch!”
Obama Meets with Afghan President
President Barack Obama announced Tuesday that the U.S. will not reduce troop numbers in Afghanistan this year.
Prison Watchdog Group Watching US Jails
The United States has almost a fourth of the world’s prison population — more than two million people, to be exact.
Yemen Rebels Enter al-Dhalea
Yemen’s Shi’ite rebels made progress Tuesday in southern Yemen fighting with militias loyal to the country’s current president.
French Officials Say No Survivor in Plane Crash
An airplane carrying 150 passengers and crew crashed Tuesday in the French Alps.