Headlines- The United Nations warns that 800,000 people in Yemen have lost access to life-saving food aid due to the conflict's escalation, and hospitals are overcrowded with injured combatants.
- Since October 1, 20 attacks in the Strait of Hormuz have been reported, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations. Two of these incidents were reported on Wednesday.
- Iran was accused by a U.S. official of lying about a cargo ship that sank on Wednesday and of attacking it, most likely with a missile.
- A cargo ship struck a naval mine on Wednesday while trying to cross the Strait of Hormuz via "an unauthorized and hazardous route," according to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy.
- Protests against the government in the capital of Albania Tirana turned violent on Wednesday, leaving several official buildings severely damaged and at least one on fire.
- After the arrest of a Japanese journalist on suspicion of espionage by Russia's FSB security agency, Japan's Foreign Ministry summoned in Russia's ambassador on Wednesday.
Month: April 2019
Popularity of California Poppy Fields Leads...
The state of California is experiencing a super-bloom of poppy flowers this spring, with new fields blooming throughout the southern part of the state following massive rains that ended a long drought. The magnificent poppy blooms have attracted tens of thousands of people, causing massive traffic tie ups in small cities such as Lake Elsinore
Rwanda Genocide Survivor Innocent Kabirizi Narrates...
Rwanda genocide survivor, Innocent Kabirizi, narrates ordeal in 1994 when Hutus massacred 800,000 Tutsis. He has forgiven those that killed his relatives, friends and neighbors
Venezuelans Risk Their Lives Daily to...
The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, UNHCR, warned that Venezuelans who cross the border into Colombia face a very dangerous situation since Venezuela closed its borders with Brazil and Colombia on February 23
Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch
The Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch has been taking care of animals originally from all over the world for over 30 years. Learn the story behind this family-owned farm
Boko Haram Militants Target Civilians in...
U.N. officials say the spike in violence and displacement is related to increased activity by Boko Haram or Boko Haram-affiliated armed groups in the Lake Chad Basin. They report 88 civilians were killed last month alone, compared to a total of 107 civilian deaths during all of 2018
Creating the World’s Best Battery, an...
Researchers at the University of Texas at San Antonio are working on the next generation of batteries — a power supply that could theoretically almost never need to be recharged
Airlifts Provide Lifeline for Isolated Mozambican...
The Mozambican town of Buzi has been virtually cut off from the outside world after Cyclone Idai hit in March and washed away the major roads and bridges into the region
Traditional Soul
Oohh’s & Aahh’s is a restaurant that serves traditional African-American food. We learn the history of the cuisine, how it got a boost from the black power movement and why it’s called soul food
Saving Kittens
Crumbs and Whiskers is a place for cats and kittens to be saved from euthanasia. A stylish and comfortable place that allows cats to roam stress free while potential adopters can interact and connect with them
Next Generation Indian Food
Rahul and Sahil, two second-generation Indians who have redefined conventional Indian cuisine. Learn about their journey and what makes their restaurant unique