Archives for the ‘Nation & World’ Category

Student Protests in Chile

Nov 5th, 2011 • Category: Nation & World

Since May, students in Chile have been protesting to make university education available to more students.



Corn and Soy Blend Not Enough for Kids in Africa

Nov 5th, 2011 • Category: Food & Nutrition, Nation & World

In some countries in Africa the children are severely malnourished. The United States says it is helping out by providing corn and soy blend to the people who are hungry in Africa, but really it sends that food because it’s cheap.



Meet Mujinga from the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Nov 5th, 2011 • Category: Kids from Around the World

PHOTO: Georges Malaika Foundation

Name: Mujinga Louise

Age: 7

Hometown: Lubumbashi (second largest city in the Democratic Republic of the Congo)

Languages spoken: Swahili and Bemba

Hobbies: Playing different types of games with friends

Favorite subjects: Reading and writing

What do you want to be when you grow up? A mother first [...]



A Timeline of Resistance

Nov 5th, 2011 • Category: Culture & Activism, Nation & World

Learn about how the global economic crisis lead to resistance the spread throughout the globe.



Occupy Wall Street: Photogallery from across the country

Nov 5th, 2011 • Category: Culture & Activism, Nation & World

Voices and photos from Occupy Wall Street protests around the United States.



Media Giant Under Investigation

Sep 8th, 2011 • Category: Nation & World

Rupert Murdoch may not be someone you know by name, but he is definitely someone who has an influence on your life. Why? Read this article to find out more.



Less Bad Happy Meal

Sep 8th, 2011 • Category: Lead Story, Nation & World

Under pressure from people concerned about kids’ health, McDonald’s announced some changes to its Happy Meal.



Obama OKs Arctic Drilling

Sep 8th, 2011 • Category: Animals, Culture & Activism, Nation & World, Science & the Environment

Despite the environmental hazards, President Obama gives Shell oil company the thumbs up to drill in the Arctic Ocean.



U.S. to Cut Services

Sep 8th, 2011 • Category: Lead Story, Nation & World

A new law passed in August requires the U.S. Government to cut spending by $1.5 trillion over ten years.



Youth Riots in England

Sep 8th, 2011 • Category: Lead Story, Nation & World

The city of London, England saw its worst riots in decades after police killed a black man and then beat a 16-year-old girl who attended a protest.