China Economy Shows Lowest Growth Since 2009
China’s economy has been hurt by weak world demand for Chinese exports, a recent stock market collapse and China’s surprise devaluation of its currency, the yuan.
UN: Opium Grown in Afghanistan Down by 48%
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime says the amount of opium produced in Afghanistan has dropped by almost half compared to last year.
US Troops to Remain in Afghanistan, Deploy to Cameroon
President Barack Obama announced on Thursday that he will slow the planned withdrawal of United States forces from Afghanistan.
Middle East Violence Continues to Spread
Conflict in the Middle East continues to grow as violence spreads from various flashpoints.
Middle East Violence Continues to Spread: Yemen
In Yemen, the human rights group Amnesty International has investigated a series of airstrikes against Houthi rebels last summer.
UN Group Calls for Secure Financial Base to World Economy
Almost half of jobs in the United States are likely to be automated within the next 20 years.
Russian-Made Missile Destroyed Flight MH17
International investigators say Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 was shot down last year by a Russian-made missile.
Kampai! Japan Brings Sake and Sushi to Washington
Taiko drummers beat their drums.
Air Accidents More Likely in Africa
Africa has about 5 percent of global air traffic but 20 percent of accidents and deaths in 2014.
Water Robots Explore the Celtic Sea
Scientists in England are using two self-directed water vehicles to explore the animal and plant life of theCeltic Sea.