Vietnam Moves Away From Trans-Pacific Partnership
The election of Donald Trump as president of the United States has caused Vietnam to look for new trade deals.
Bombings, Arrests in Turkey as Government Battles Opponents
Officials in Turkey say police have detained over 500 people since Monday because of their suspected ties to Kurdish militants.
UN Report: Young Girls Still Face Gender Inequality
A new United Nations report says a lack of education for girls in developing countries may be partly to blame for a rise in poverty worldwide.
U.N. Asks for Record $22 Billion to Aid World’s Needy
The United Nations, or U.N., is asking for $22.2 billion dollars to provide life-saving help for nearly 93 million people worldwide.
Businessman Moise Set to Win Haiti’s Presidential Election
Haitian officials say businessman Jovenel Moise has won the country’s second presidential election in two years.
Will Death of Fidel Castro Improve Human Rights in Cuba?
Some Cuban-Americans believe the death of Fidel Castro means human rights abuses in Cuba will end.
Climate Change, Dams Threaten Vietnam Rice Industry
The government of Vietnam is seeking to help the main rice-producing part of the country deal with difficult agricultural issues.
World Leaders Reach Out to US President-elect Donald Trump
World leaders congratulated Donald Trump on his presidential election victory over Hillary Clinton.
Oil Producers Seek a Deal to Lift Prices
World oil prices have risen a little after two years of weaker demand for oil and lower prices.
Afghan Officials Say Militants Have Killed Hostages
Officials in Afghanistan said Wednesday that gunmen killed more than 25 people in a rural area in the central province of Ghor.