Tokyo Voters Elect City’s First Woman Governor
Voters in Tokyo have elected the city’s first female governor.
Australian Team Moves Into Athlete’s Village
When the Australian athletes in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, arrived last weekend for the Olympic Games, they got a surprise.
Kenyan Runners Find Place on US Olympic Team
Three Kenya-born long-distance runners will be competing at the Rio Olympics this August for Team USA.
Russian Team Escapes Olympic Ban
The IOC, will not ban all Russian athletes from the Rio de Janeiro Olympic Games in August.
New Trend in Women World Leaders?
Britain’s Theresa May recently took office as the first woman prime minister since Margaret Thatcher.
Indian State Imposes ‘Fat Tax’ on Fast Food
Officials in India’s southern state of Kerala have placed a tax on hamburgers, pizza and other fast food.
Russia Could Be Banned From Rio Games After Doping Report
The World Anti-Doping Agency, also known as WADA, has called for banning Russian athletes from the Rio de Janeiro Olympics.
As Turkey Arrest Coup Plotters, US Warns of Going ‘Too Far’
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said Monday he wants those who attempted to seize power in Turkey to be brought to justice.
Travelers Detail Dangerous Escape from South Sudan
Tens of thousands of people are fleeing South Sudan after five days of fighting in Juba, the capital city.
Britain’s May Faces Same Challenges as Thatcher
British Prime Minister Theresa May took office Wednesday, becoming the country’s second woman leader after Margaret Thatcher.