Former NFL star offers tips for business travelers
January 18, 2012
Traveling for work can be tiring and stressful, which is why NFL star Troy Vincent recently shared a few travel tips with USA Today. Read Article »
Rumors of suicides wake Mexican people up to severity of droughts in Chihuahua mountains
January 18, 2012
The indigenous Tarahumara people of Mexico's Chihuahua state have been hit hard by a long-lasting drought and now freezing temperatures. Read Article »
France welcomes two giant pandas from China
January 17, 2012
China recently agreed to lend two giant pandas to France in an act of diplomacy, according to Reuters. Read Article »
Short-term study abroad options pique Rochester students' interests
January 17, 2012
Studying abroad is something that students can do for a few weeks, a semester or even for their entire college career. Read Article »
Canadians don't have to keep election results a secret anymore
January 13, 2012
It was once illegal for Canadians to share election results before the polls were closed, but the advent of the internet and social media make it nearly impossible to stop people from leaking this information. Read Article »
Au Pair Care offers new safety training course for au pairs
January 13, 2012
Becoming an au pair is a great way for people to see the world and really get to know another country. Read Article »
UFC fighter Vitor Belfort returns home to Brazil for Saturday's fight
January 13, 2012
Tomorrow night, Brazilian UFC fighter Vitor Belfort will return to his home country to take on American Anthony Johnson. Read Article »
Mexican drug cartel leader captured this week
January 13, 2012
Mexico has been waging a war on drug cartels in an attempt to put an end to the violence that coincides with the illegal business, and they recently made major headway. Read Article »
Business travelers use work trips for personal vacations as well
January 12, 2012
A new report shows that many business travelers from emerging economies will take advantage of traveling for work and incorporate leisure time. Read Article »
Weather forecasters could go to jail for incorrect predictions in South Africa
January 12, 2012
The African National Congress is currently trying to pass a new amendment to the Weather Service Bill that would make false weather prediction a criminal act. Read Article »
Mayweather challenges Pacquiao to another fight on Twitter
January 12, 2012
Floyd Mayweather recently challenged Manny Pacquiao to yet another fight. Read Article »
Italy's economy finds stability, Germany's begins to weaken
January 11, 2012
Economic instability in Europe has been an ongoing concern, and political leaders from Germany and Italy recently banded together to try to confront the debt crisis head-on. Read Article »
Failed space launches of 2011 blamed on possible sabotage
January 11, 2012
Last year was a relatively unsuccessful one for Russia's space program. Read Article »
Canada Post announces limited edition Year of the Dragon stamp collection
January 10, 2012
Canada Post recently unveiled the fourth design in the Lunar New Year stamp series, and this design honors the Year of the Dragon. Read Article »
Mexico City residents bare it all for annual No Pants Subway Ride
January 10, 2012
Last Saturday, at least 700 commuters in Mexico City reportedly rode the subway sans pants. Read Article »
TSA to expand expedited security screening program
January 10, 2012
One of the biggest hassles for frequent fliers, especially those who travel for business, is wading through airport security checkpoints. Read Article »
Cameroon reduces punishment for Eto'o
January 9, 2012
When the Cameroon Football Federation (Fecafoot) handed down a 15-game suspension to Indomitable Lions captain Samuel Eto'o, his fans and teammates were furious. Read Article »
How to beat homesickness when studying abroad
January 9, 2012
Traveling to another country to pursue your education can be an exciting adventure, but sometimes being so far from home can be difficult. Read Article »
Russia loses to Sweden in overtime at world junior hockey championship finals
January 6, 2012
Russia went into last night's World Junior Hockey Championship finals with high hopes, but Sweden walked away with the victory after scoring the game's only goal just over 10 minutes into overtime. Read Article »
Floods cause disasters in Brazil
January 5, 2012
Recent flooding in Brazil has caused destruction in many towns and villages throughout the south-eastern region of the nation. Read Article »
Russia beats Canada for shot at the World Junior Hockey Championship gold
January 5, 2012
The World Junior Hockey Championships took an interesting turn when Canada lost to the Russian team in Tuesday's semifinal match. Read Article »
Italian teen shares his thoughts on studying abroad in America
January 4, 2012
Studying abroad affords students the opportunity to learn about a foreign culture and themselves, and 17-year-old Lorenzo Colangeli recently shared his experience halfway through his stay in San Francisco, California, with the Contra Costa Times. Read Article »
U.S. DOT orders airlines to advertise hidden fees
January 3, 2012
People who travel for business, especially those who must do so on a budget, will be glad to know that the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) recently cracked down on misleading ticket price information, the Los Angeles Times reports. Read Article »
Travelers want more health options in hotels
January 3, 2012
It can be difficult to stick to a healthy diet and get enough exercise when traveling for work, but a recent survey found that personal health is important for business travelers. Read Article »
German unemployment rates hit record low at end of 2011
January 3, 2012
Germany's unemployment levels are the lowest they have been in years, and the nation's economy is expected to continue grow in 2012, albeit slower than last year. Read Article »
Philippine government plans for peaceful 2012
January 3, 2012
Political officials have hope that 2012 will be a year of peace for the Philippines. Read Article »
Nuclear sub in Russia catches fire, takes a day to extinguish
December 30, 2011
A Russian nuclear submarine docked outside the northern city of Murmansk erupted in flames on Thursday. Read Article »
Use winter break to prepare for study abroad programs
December 30, 2011
For most college students, winter break is in full swing. Read Article »
Rousseff's first year in office benefits women in the nation
December 30, 2011
Dilma Rousseff is closing out her first year as Brazils' first female president, and her time in office has been seen as widely beneficial. Read Article »
Eto'o's suspension from Cameroon team outrages teammates
December 29, 2011
Many sports fans may have thought that things would settle down after Cameroon Lions captain Samuel Eto'o and a few other members of the club were formally punished for the team's recent strikes, but the battle wages on. Read Article »
A-Rod travels to Germany for medical treatment
December 29, 2011
Alex Rodriguez, also known as A-Rod to his fans, recently informed his team that he wanted to travel to Germany for a medical procedure not offered in the United States. Read Article »
Least rainforest destruction in Brazil in 23 years
December 29, 2011
Amazon deforestation has reached an all-time low in Brazil this year, which shows that preservation efforts are growing more effective. Read Article »
Matthew McConaughey proposes to Brazilian model girlfriend on Christmas
December 29, 2011
American actor Matthew McConaughey proposed to his longtime girlfriend Camila Alves on Sunday. Read Article »
Homemade light bulbs provide free source of solar-powered light in the Philippines
December 29, 2011
Solar-powered light bulbs are being assembled from recycled materials and installed in rural homes in the Philippines. Read Article »
Canada chooses figure skater Patrick Chan as best athlete of 2011
December 28, 2011
Patrick Chan, the world figure skating champion, was recently given two awards for his athletic prowess. Read Article »
Studying abroad can create life-long international friendships
December 28, 2011
Traveling to another country to pursue one's education can be rewarding in so many ways. Read Article »
China's own GPS system launched this week
December 28, 2011
China recently launched its own satellite navigation service, Beidou, to compete with the U.S. global positioning system (GPS). Read Article »
Prokhorov alludes he will stop partying, start unifying parties
December 28, 2011
Mikhail Prokhorov, the Russian billionaire who owns the New Jersey Nets professional basketball team, recently announced that he would be running against incumbent Prime Minister Vladimir Putin for the presidency. Read Article »
China tests 300-mph train
December 28, 2011
Traveling by train is seemingly making a comeback, or it at least seems so as new, high-speed train lines have been opening around the world as of late. Read Article »
Team Canada beats Finland, advances to next round of junior world championship
December 27, 2011
The world junior championships of hockey are currently underway in Edmonton, Alberta, and Canadians celebrated Team Canada's eight-to-one victory over Finland on Monday. Read Article »