Thousands of satellites orbit the Earth for a multitude of purposes. Some circle the planet to check on the health of the swirling blue orb below. Reaching the perfect place to collect that information can mean an arduous and frigid journey back on Earth
Kenya’s reputation as a producer of world-class marathon runners was further boosted this month when Kenyans Eliud Kipchoge and Brigid Kosgei broke world records on the same weekend
Canadian voters went to the polls on Monday to select a new Parliament. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s Liberal Party faced tough competition from the Conservative Party led by Trudeau critic Andrew Scheer
With the five-day cease-fire between Turkish and Kurdish forces in northern Syria set to expire Tuesday night, some fighting is reported to be continuing
The Bangladesh government announced plans almost two years ago to relocate about 100,000 Rohingya to the island. Since then the government has been constructing a housing complex, a retaining wall to protect from flooding and cyclone shelters
MINUSCA is helping the Central African Army to become operational in the field and to fulfil its mission. It is about restoring state authority in Birao through respect for law and order
Hundreds of migrants and refugees living in a temporary camp near the Bosnian town of Vucjak could soon be without water, food, and sanitation..At Montenegro’s high court in Podgorica, lawyers launched an appeal for two convicted opposition leaders who were sentenced to five year in prison for attempting to overthrow the government
In African slums, boxing clubs are seen as a good way to keep young men off the streets, let them take out their frustrations through sport rather than crime, and provide a way out of poverty. In Uganda, though, one woman has stepped into the ring to not only win medals on the continent, but also empower young women to stay off the streets and defend themselves
As Ukraine and Russia discuss resuming peace talks, thousands of families remain torn apart by conflict. In rebel-controlled areas of eastern Ukraine, hundreds of people have been detained and accused of spying — with widespread evidence of torture and killings
Victory there was a key turning point in World War II. Historians call it an essential win for dominance in the Pacific. Now, nearly eight decades later, researchers and underwater robots discover the remains of a Japanese aircraft carrier sunk in the Battle of Midway