Mexican president looking to change nation's official name
November 27, 2012
The country of Mexico's official name is the United Mexican States, and its current president, Felipe Calderon, is looking to change it to simply Mexico, according to The Associated Press. Read Article »
Chinese communist paper fails to realize a fake article by the Onion
November 27, 2012
The Chinese Communist Party's official paper, The People's Daily, did not pick up on the fact that the Onion was running a fake article, calling Kim Jong Un its "Sexiest Man Alive," according to the Los Angeles Times. Read Article »
Canada's Mark Carney to lead the Bank of England
November 26, 2012
Mark Carney, Canada's top banker, recently announced that he will be moving across the pond, to become the Bank of England's new governor, according to the CTV News. Read Article »
Chinese police arrest 73 for manufacturing fake designer bags
November 20, 2012
Chinese police recently arrested 73 people for manufacturing and exporting fake brand name purses such as Hermes, Louis Vuitton and Coach, according to Reuters. Read Article »
Russia gearing up for World Cup 2018
November 20, 2012
Even though it is six years away, Russia is already starting to plan for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in order to have the event run smoothly, according to FIFA. Read Article »
Twinkies may live to see another day, thanks to Mexican company
November 19, 2012
The infamous Twinkie, which has long been considered indestructible, may actually be able to live up to its reputation. Read Article »
South African police arrest man who swallowed 200-plus diamonds
November 16, 2012
A 25-year-old man was recently apprehended at the Johannesburg airport in South Africa, after he reportedly tried to smuggle hundreds of diamonds out of the country by swallowing them, according to NBC News. Read Article »
New two-ton horned dinosaur discovered in Canada
November 15, 2012
A new dinosaur has been discovered by scientists, and it is believed to be older than any they have found in the past in this location. Read Article »
South African police find four stolen works of art
November 15, 2012
Earlier this week, five works of art were stolen from South Africa's Pretoria Art Museum, and four of them were believed to be found 650 miles away from the scene. Read Article »
Russian hunter charged for poaching a tiger
November 13, 2012
During a rare ruling this Tuesday, a hunter in the Russian Far East was sentenced with 18 months of community service and a $18,500 fine for killing a tiger. Read Article »
Survey of young Canadians express their views on Remembrance Day
November 13, 2012
A recent survey conducted by Abacus Data on behalf of the Rideau Institute, a think tank based in Ottawa, asked Canadian young adults what their feelings were toward Remembrance Day, and what they find to be the most important message to take from the holiday, which took place this past Sunday Read Article »
MTV European Music Awards bring celebrities to Germany
November 12, 2012
The MTV European Music Awards took place this past Sunday night, and a host of A-list celebrities in the music industry flew to Frankfurt, Germany for the event. Heidi Klum, a Germany native, hosted the show and made sure to stand out on her own turf. Read Article »
Canadian beer sales dip due to NHL lockout
November 8, 2012
The NHL lockout not only has fans across the United States and Canada discouraged and frustrated, but Canadian beer companies have been hurting as well, according to The Canadian Times. Read Article »
Russia hoping for President Obama to be flexible with missile defense shield
November 8, 2012
It was not just the liberal Americans who were rejoicing when President Barack Obama defeated Mitt Romney and was reelected for another four years. Read Article »
Russian scuba divers come across shipwrecked vessel with gold cargo
November 8, 2012
Russian scuba divers recently came across a sunken cargo ship, which was loaded with 700 tons of gold ore that is owned by Polymetal International Plc, according to Reuters. Read Article »
Nelson Mandela to be featured on banknotes in South Africa
November 7, 2012
Nelson Mandela has long been the person who unites South Africa, even though the country is divided in a number of ways. In order to honor the former president, the government sent out a new set of banknotes featuring Mandela's image, according to Reuters. Read Article »
Report shows majority Chinese women exposed to secondhand smoke
November 6, 2012
A recent report issued by the World Health Organization (WHO) found that almost two-thirds of women who are of reproductive age in China are exposed to secondhand tobacco smoke at home. Read Article »
Mexico City opens up new subway line
November 5, 2012
Mexico City has a new subway line, and Line 12 or the Gold Line, will bring those coming to and from the city a much faster commute, according to the Los Angeles Times. Read Article »
Study finds young Canadians are dealing with excessive stress
November 5, 2012
A new study conducted by Sun Life Financial Canada found that young Canadians are experiencing a great deal of stress. In fact, 90 percent of Canadians between the ages of 18 and 24 reported they experience excessive stress, and 72 percent said they felt overwhelmed. Read Article »
Filipino kid from the streets turns into inspiration
November 2, 2012
When Cris Valdez of the Philippines was born into his family, he was not born into the best conditions and his parents were not thrilled. Read Article »
Chinese considering getting rid of "one child" policy
October 31, 2012
The unpopular "one-child" policy in China, which only allows families of some provinces to have one child, may be phasing out. Read Article »
Survey shows more Canadians utilizing food banks
October 30, 2012
A new survey released by Food Banks Canada found that more Canadians are making their way to food banks. Read Article »
Chinese women taught to smile using chopsticks
October 30, 2012
The traditional Chinese adage explains that a women of beauty does not show her teeth while she is smiling, but it seems as though this may no longer be the case. Read Article »
Canadian teen takes gold in international skating competition
October 29, 2012
Kaetlyn Osmond, 16, stunned the audience when she took gold at the Skate Canada International during her first Grand Prix appearance, according The Canadian Press. Read Article »
German Chancellor opens memorial for Roma Holocaust victims
October 25, 2012
German Chancellor Angela Merkel opened a memorial in Berlin to honor the Roma and Sinti, also known as gypsies, who were discriminated and targeted during the Holocaust, according to NBC News. Read Article »
Report looks at salary increases in Canada
October 25, 2012
A new report issued by the Conference Board of Canada found that the expected increase in salary for non-unionized employees will be three percent. Read Article »
Huge seizure of ivory found in Hong Kong
October 24, 2012
This past Saturday, authorities in Hong Kong intercepted and seized one of the largest shipments of illegal ivory in history, according to the International Herald Tribune. Read Article »
Efforts to save endangered monkey in Brazil now focuses on forest
October 22, 2012
Nearly half a century ago, the endangered golden lion tamarins were on their way to extinction, and now the campaign to bring these monkeys back to life is also focusing on preserving the forest in which they live, according to The Associated Press. Read Article »
Russia puts forth new no smoking bill
October 18, 2012
Russia, the world's second largest tobacco market only after China, has officially launched one of the biggest crackdowns on smoking. Read Article »
FIFA has doubts Brazil will be ready for World Cup
October 18, 2012
Brazil has been gearing up for the 2014 World Cup since it was announced the nation would be hosting the major event. Read Article »
World's first liliger born in Russia
October 17, 2012
This past September, a new animal made its way into the world. Kiara, the world's first liliger, is a combination of her mother Zita, a liger - a mix of a tiger and a lion - and her father Sam, an African lion, according to National Geographic News. Read Article »
Canadians spending thousands a year on impulse shopping
October 16, 2012
The idea of "retail therapy" is well known across the globe, as many ladies and men flock to their nearest mall to get a few purchases in order to feel better, but this impulse shopping may be costing Canadians more than they think. Read Article »
Mexico has highest energy security level in the world, study shows
October 15, 2012
A recent U.S. Chamber of Commerce Study looked at the largest energy-consuming nations and found that Mexico has the highest level of energy security, according to Bloomberg. Read Article »
Canadian home sales up in September
October 15, 2012
The Canadian Real Estate Association recently announced that sales of existing home has increased from August to September. Read Article »
China's Mo Yan earns Nobel literature prize
October 11, 2012
It was recently announced that China's Mo Yan is the winner of the 2012 Nobel prize for literature for his various works that combine folk tales, history and living in China, according to Reuters. Read Article »
Canadian survey found children are not spending as much time outdoors as their parents did
October 11, 2012
A new survey conducted by ParticipACTION looked at how many children are spending time outdoors in comparison to how much time their parents were outdoors when they were younger. Read Article »
Refugees make their way across Germany
October 10, 2012
There is a group of 20 to 30 refugees who are making their way across Germany seeking political asylum from their living conditions in Turkey, according to Reuters. Read Article »
One of the three Pussy Riot members released
October 10, 2012
The Russian appeals court kept the two-year sentence for two members of the punk band, Pussy Riot, after the protest against Vladimir Putin that landed all three members in jail for hooliganism occurred, according to Reuters. Read Article »
Business travelers who are making their way across the subcontinent of India have numerous options when it comes time to travel from town to town.
October 10, 2012
Business travelers who are making their way across the subcontinent of India have numerous options when it comes time to travel from town to town. Read Article »
Canadian ecotourism project up for national award
October 9, 2012
One of the biggest trends in global travel over the past several years has been ecotourism, as countless globetrotters attempt to positively affect their eventual destination in a carbon neutral way. Read Article »