People We Lost in 2015: Omar Sharif
Egyptian actor Omar Sharif passed away in July this year.
People We Lost in 2015: B.B. King
Singer and legendary guitarist B.B. King became one of the best-known blues performers of all-time.
FIFA Bans Blatter, European Soccer Chief
The International Football Association’s ethics committee banned its president, Sepp Blatter, from the organization for eight years on Monday.
More Than 90 Reported Missing in Landslide in China
Officials in China say 91 people are missing after a landslide in the southern city of Shenzhen Sunday morning.
UN Security Council Votes to Restrict IS Funding
The United Nations Security Council approved measures Thursday to restrict how the Islamic State militant group raises money.
Only Half of Syrian Refugee Children Attend School
There are about 650,000 school-aged Syrian refugee children in Turkey.
Obama Says He Is Eager to See Cuba
Before U.S. President Barack Obama leaves office, he wants to visit Cuba.
Act of Kindness by Edward Norton
An act of kindness made American actor Edward Norton a trending topic on social media today.
Human Rights Day
Every December 10 is Human Rights Day.
Angela Merkel Named TIME’s Person of the Year
TIME magazine announced that German Chancellor Angela Merkel is its 2015 Person of the Year.