Saudi King Travels to Japan in Luxury Posted May 17, 2017 Saudi Arabian King Salman bin Abdul-aziz al Saud conducted a lavish four-day trade visit to Japan. The king first visited the country in 2014 when he was just …
Germany Bans High-Tech Doll Posted May 16, 2017 The German government has banned the My Friend Cayla /ˈkeɪ lə/ doll due to its similarity to spy gadgets. A statement from…
Strawberry Tops “Dirty Dozen” List Posted May 15, 2017 Environmental organization Environmental Working Group (EWG) places strawberry at the top of its Dirty Dozen list for the second straight year. EWG’s Dirty Dozen
Security Cameras to be Installed in Tokyo Subway Cars Posted May 14, 2017 Tokyo’s subway train operators will install security cameras inside every train car. Both Toei Subway and Tokyo Metro, the two operators of Tokyo subway trains, said that they …
Online Pharmacies Illegally Distributing Antibiotics in the UK Posted May 13, 2017 Some online pharmacies are illegally dispensing antibiotics to customers in the United Kingdom. To be able to sell medicine to the country, online pharmacies a…
Chinese Cities Tighten Restrictions on Housing Purchases Posted May 12, 2017 Several cities in China have implemented reforms on housing purchases. Under these reforms, which were announced in October 2016, people without permanent resi…
Malala Receives an Offer from Oxford University Posted May 11, 2017 Pakistani activist Malala Yousafzai [MAL-la-la yoo-saf-zaey] has received a conditional offer from the University of Oxford. …
Nintendo Switch Sells Out Worldwide Posted May 10, 2017 Video game company Nintendo has sold out its new product, Nintendo Switch, immediately upon release. Nintendo's newest gaming console is named Switch because o…
Japan to Recycle Old Gadgets for 2020 Olympics Medals Posted May 9, 2017 Medals for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics will be made from old electronic devices. The event’s organizing committee, which plans to adopt an eco-friendly theme, is t…
Nike Designs Hijab for Muslim Athletes Posted May 8, 2017 Sports apparel maker Nike /ˈnaɪ ki/ has designed a hijab for Muslim athletes. Wearing the headscarf calle…