Business travel to see boost in 2013
January 9, 2013
A new survey conducted by Frequent Business Traveler magazine found that the travel and hospitality industries would see growth in 2013. Read Article »
Chinese protesters fight against censorship at liberal newspaper
January 8, 2013
Many protesters gathered in front of a liberal Chinese newspaper's headquarters in which they were supporting the fight against censorship, according to NBC News. Read Article »
Research shows drop in government-funded eye exams for diabetes patients
January 8, 2013
Recent research developed by scientists at St. Michael's Hospital in Ontario found that those with diabetes are not getting as many annual eye exams as they did 10 years ago, even though these exams are critical for the patients' health. Read Article »
New Zealand man creates colorful igloo in Canada
January 7, 2013
When Daniel Gray of New Zealand his girlfriend Kathleen Starrie came to Edmonton in Canada to spend the holidays with her family, he likely did not guess what he would be doing while celebrating Christmas. Read Article »
Iceland working to attract more business travelers in the New Year
January 4, 2013
Iceland has become a hot spot to travel, as the beautiful country brings in a great deal of tourists, which helps with its ongoing economic recovery. Read Article »
Tips for looking your best while traveling
January 4, 2013
Tips for looking your best while traveling Read Article »
Brazilian judge asking for mayor to be fined for riding a donkey
January 3, 2013
In some cases, news stories simply do not feel as though they can be true. Read Article »
American fugitive arrested in Canada on Wednesday
January 3, 2013
An American fugitive who was convicted of a $1-million fraud scheme in California was found in Canada on Wednesday and was apprehended Read Article »
Beer now considered alcohol and not food in Russia
January 2, 2013
Russians will now have a tougher time getting beer than they once did after 2013 rang in. Read Article »
Chinese put forth new legislation: Adult children have to visit aging parents
December 31, 2012
The adult children in China now are required to visit their aging parents - or they could get sued by them, according to The Associated Press. Read Article »
New hotel breaking ground in Haiti for business travelers
December 28, 2012
Business travelers who find themselves heading to Haiti will now have a new hotel to stay at. Read Article »
Italy tops America's travel wish list for 2013
December 28, 2012
Fly.com, an airfare search engine, recently announced the top 10 countries in which Americans would like to visit in 2013. Read Article »
Nelson Mandela released from hospital, remains in Johannesburg for care
December 27, 2012
The former leader of South Africa, Nelson Mandela, has been dealing with a series of health issues, according to The Associated Press. Read Article »
Russian President Vladimir Putin to sign anti-adoption bill
December 27, 2012
It was recently announced that Russian President Vladimir Putin will sign the very controversial anti-adoption bill put forth by the Russian parliament. Read Article »
Cameroon army arrives at national park to protect elephants from poachers
December 26, 2012
A Cameroon army has set up to protect the Bouba Ndjida National Park against poachers that come to hunt the elephants, according to Reuters. Read Article »
Russian parliament approves anti-adoption bill against the U.S.
December 26, 2012
Russia's parliament recently voted in favor of a bill that will ban Americans from adopting Russian children, according to The Associated Press. Read Article »
Ottawa to host 100th anniversary national skating championships in 2014
December 24, 2012
It was recently announced that Ottawa will host the 2014 skating national championship with its Minto Skating Club at Scotiabank Place on January 9 to 15, 2014, according to the Ottawa Citizen. Read Article »
Three must-sees in New York City over the holidays
December 21, 2012
When it comes to traveling to the Big Apple, the holiday season is one of the most beautiful times of year for New York City. Read Article »
Research shows Chicago is the most expensed city for business travelers
December 21, 2012
A recent study conducted by Certify looked at what city was the most expensed, and the winner was Chicago, according to the Chicago Tribune. Read Article »
Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television hosts its inaugural Screen Week
December 20, 2012
It was recently announced that the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television will host its first-ever six-day gala in an effort to celebrate Canadian film and TV, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Read Article »
Brazil soccer team slumps to all-time low ranking
December 19, 2012
When it comes to soccer, Brazil is known for excelling, and the country is even hosting the 2014 World Cup. Read Article »
Two people charged in maple syrup heist this summer
December 19, 2012
There have been three people arrested and two charged in connection to the maple syrup heist, which was worth $18 million, in Quebec this past summer, according CBC News. Read Article »
Mexican president talks of new security force
December 18, 2012
President Enrique Pena Nieto took office on December 1, and now he is making moves to diminish the very violent and unstable parts of the country with an aggressive security force. Read Article »
China continues to crack down on 'Doomsday fanatics'
December 18, 2012
Some people around the world are considering this Friday, December 21, 2012, as the date in which the world will end. Read Article »
South African police foil plan to assassinate president
December 17, 2012
The South African police recently announced that they foiled a plan in which suspected right-wing Afrikaner extremists planned on bombing the African National Congress (ANC) conference. Read Article »
Radiohead's Jonny Greenwood travels to Brazil for "end of the world"
December 13, 2012
Radiohead guitarist Jonny Greenwood reportedly traveled to Brazil to wait out the end of the Mayan calendar, according to the Telegraph. Read Article »
Mexican-American singer Jenni Rivera dies in plane crash
December 13, 2012
This past Saturday night, the father and brother of Mexican-American singer Jenni Rivera announced that she had died in a plane crash, according to NBC News. Read Article »
Germany upholds law to keep circumcision legal
December 12, 2012
After months of controversy and legal uncertainty, German lawmakers approved a bill this past Wednesday that allows male infant circumcision to stay legal, according to The Associated Press. Read Article »
Nelson Mandela has a lung infection, being treated by military doctors
December 11, 2012
Former South African president, Nelson Mandela, is being treated by military doctors for a recurring lung infection, which he is susceptible to due to his time in prison as well as his old age, according to The Associated Press. Read Article »
China to surpass U.S. economy by 2030, report shows
December 11, 2012
A new report issued by the National Intelligence Council revealed a series of prognostications about what people can expect from the world in the coming decades, and the 140-page report said China's economy will surpass the United States by 2030, according to NBC News. Read Article »
Survey found half of Canadian business owners looking to throw a holiday party
December 10, 2012
A recent survey conducted by BMO found that even though many Canadian businesses have been affected by a poor economy and are still unsure of their future, they are still taking the time to host a holiday party for their employees, according to the Calgary Herald. Read Article »
South Africa looking to save rhino population
December 6, 2012
It is no secret that animal advocates across the globe are trying to eliminate all poaching and other forms of animal cruelty in order to protect various species. Read Article »
New survey shows young Canadians watching web content more than TV
December 6, 2012
A new survey conducted by CTAM Canada found that more young Canadians are spending their time watching web content than they are watching TV, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Read Article »
African lion population diminishing, study shows
December 5, 2012
The focus on preserving wildlife across the globe has been a main objective as of late, and now the attention is on the African lion. Read Article »
Mexicans jailed after violent protests against new president
December 4, 2012
Enrique Pena Nieto took office this past weekend, and many Mexican residents made their way out to protest against the incoming president, and as a result nearly 70 were detained, according to ABC News. Read Article »
Typhoon Bopha hits Philippines hard
December 4, 2012
Typhoon Bopha is considered the strongest this year, as it pounded the southern island of Mindanao on Tuesday. Read Article »
Chinese education officials canned after speculation of stealing from lunch program
December 3, 2012
Five Chinese education officials were fired this week after there was a lot of speculation surrounding what children were being fed from a national lunch program. Read Article »
Luiz Felipe Scolari back with Brazil, gearing up for World Cup
November 29, 2012
Luiz Felipe Scolari led the Brazil soccer team to a victory during the 2002 World Cup, and now he is back and ready to do it all again for the World Cup in 2014, according to The Associated Press. Read Article »
Russian court decides to ban Pussy Riot video
November 29, 2012
The Russian punk group, Pussy Riot, came under fire last February after protesting against President Vladimir Putin outside a Russian Orthodox Church. Read Article »
Canadians go with their heart when it comes to investing, survey shows
November 28, 2012
The Bank of Montreal in Canada asked its customers how they invest their money and what their decision-making process is. The majority of respondents reported they follow their heart, according to The Canadian Press. Read Article »