Russia to Spend Billions on Gas Pipeline in Pakistan
Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to visit Pakistan in the next few months to begin a gas pipeline project.
Pope Francis Attracts Crowds at US-Mexico Border
Pope Francis is finishing a six-day trip to Mexico by saying Mass near the Mexican-United States border.
UN: Kim Jong Un Could Be Guilty of Crimes Against Humanity
A United Nations expert on human rights in North Korea has warned that the country’s dictator, Kim Jong Un, could be responsible for crimes against humanity.
Egypt Rolls Out Red Carpet
In English, if you are getting “the red carpet treatment,” it means you are being treated well.
Earthquake Survivors Found in Building in Taiwan
Two people have been rescued from a collapsed 17-story apartment building in Tainan, Taiwan where a powerful earthquake struck Saturday.
Nearly 700 Sick Animals Rescued From Shelter
Nearly 700 animals in North Carolina are safe after being rescued from a shelter.
Officials Say They Failed Women in Cologne Attacks
Police, government officials and journalists say they failed the women attacked in Cologne, Germany on New Year’s Eve.
Thai Officials Worry About Child Doll Superstition
Life-size dolls believed to possess the spirits of child angels have become popular in recent months.
Chinese Miners Rescued After 36 Days
Four miners were rescued in eastern China afterspending 36 days underground, reported the country’s state-run news agency.
Wages for Women Lag Years Behind Men
Women in northern European nations are closest to equality with men on wages, education, health and education.