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What Is the 2015 Word of the Year?
The American dictionary Merriam-Webster’s 2015 Word of the Year is not even a word. It is a three-letter suffix: -ism.-Ism is a noun suffix. Merriam-Webster.com defines it as
AS IT IS2015-12-22
Refugees Describe Boko Haram Terror
African refugees continue to be forced from their homes as they escape the terror of Boko Haram militants.As Nigerians and Cameroonians settle into a refugee camp in Cameroon, they
AS IT IS2015-12-21
Neighbors Complain of Islands in South China Sea
China continues to receive criticism for its efforts to control the South China Sea.In Vietnam, some well-known former government officials complained about China’s artificia
AS IT IS2015-12-20
Mexican Immigration to US Lowest in 40 Years
More Mexicans are leaving the U.S. than entering, says a recent study.The report from the Pew Research Center was released as some presidential candidates talk about building a wal
AS IT IS2015-12-20
Three Women Get US Human Rights Award
Three women with Muslim backgrounds have won an important international human-rights prize.Ayaan Hirsi Ali, Irshad Manji and Rebiya Kadeer have been targets of violence because of
AS IT IS2015-12-20
UN Security Council Votes to Restrict IS Funding
The United Nations Security Council approved measures Thursday to restrict how the Islamic State militant group raises money.The 15-nation council will expand a resolution against
AS IT IS2015-12-20
Turkey Strengthens Border with Syria
Turkey says it is taking steps to strengthen its border with Syria.But some experts are unsure if the country will take strong action against the Islamic State terrorist group.Some
AS IT IS2015-12-20
Route 66 California: The End of the Trail
When Route 66 travelers cross the Colorado River into the state of California, it is easy to begin to feel like the journey is almost over. After all, California is the eighth and
AS IT IS2015-12-20
Islamic State Looks for Oil, Recruits in Africa
The United States says it is concerned about the Islamic State group attracting recruits and acquiring resources in North Africa.The forces fighting against IS in Syria and Iraq ar
AS IT IS2015-12-19
Trending Today: Brazil Briefly Blocks WhatsApp
This is What's Trending Today.A court in Brazil Thursday suspended the messaging service WhatsApp for 48 hours.WhatsApp reportedly failed to agree to the court’s order to gi
AS IT IS2015-12-18
‘Hated’ Drug Company Head Arrested by FBI
A U.S. businessman once described as the “most hated man in America” was arrested Thursday.Martin Shkreli was arrested at his New York City apartment, said federal pros
AS IT IS2015-12-18
North Korea Sentences Canadian Pastor to Prison
North Korea’s highest court has sentenced a Canadian clergyman to life in prison with hard labor.The court said the Reverend Hyeon Soo Lim was guilty of crimes against the No
AS IT IS2015-12-18
Obama Says He Is Eager to See Cuba
Before U.S. President Barack Obama leaves office, he wants to visit Cuba.But only if he can meet with pro-democracy dissidents.Obama told Yahoo News on Monday that part of a deal t
AS IT IS2015-12-18
One Direction, Cast of Star Wars Sing on Late Night TV
This is What’s Trending Today.Cast of Star Wars in “a capella” videoEveryone is excited for the new Star Wars movie coming out on Thursday night.Cast members like
AS IT IS2015-12-17
Japan's Abe Leaves India with Key Agreements
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and Indian Prime Minister Narandra Modi met and signed important agreements in New Delhi.The leaders strengthened Japanese-Indian bonds by signin
AS IT IS2015-12-17
Republican Presidential Candidates Discuss Terrorism, National Security
Nine top Republican presidential candidates focused on terrorism and national security Tuesday in a televised debate.The frontrunner, businessman Donald Trump, defended his plan to
AS IT IS2015-12-17
Anti-Immigrant Party Loses Elections in France
In France, an anti-immigrant political party has lost regional elections.The National Front had led in at least six of the country’s 13 regions in the first part of elections
AS IT IS2015-12-17
US, Russia Hold Talks on Syria, IS, Ukraine
The United States and Russia tried to find common ground Tuesday about Syria, the Islamic State terrorist group and Ukraine.U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry and Russian Foreign M
AS IT IS2015-12-16
Instagram Husbands, A Harry Potter Prequel, Los Angeles Schools Closed
This is What’s Trending TodayAre you an “Instagram Husband?”“I’m basically a human selfie-stick.”One of the actors has that to say in a parody v
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Russia Fires Warning Shots at Turkish Boat
Russia reported that it fired warning shots Sunday at a Turkish fishing boat in the Aegean Sea.The Russian defense ministry said the crew of the military ship could not contact the
AS IT IS2015-12-16
700,000 Evacuated as Typhoon Hits Philippines
The Philippines government says it evacuated 700,000 people from their homes as Typhoon Melor approaches.The storm arrived on Samar Island on Monday with 185-kilometer per hour win
AS IT IS2015-12-15
What's Trending Today: Edward Norton and Serena Williams
An act of kindness made American actor Edward Norton a trending topic on social media today. The actor started an online campaign to raise money for a Syrian refugee who is being r
AS IT IS2015-12-15
Museum of American Diplomacy to Open in 2017
Consider this: There are more than 400 museums in the U.S. that celebrate the history of the military.But not a single one devoted to American diplomacy.That’s about to chang
AS IT IS2015-12-14
Diaspora Finance Powers Global Development
Luis Lopez-Ramirez, a 30-year old Honduran immigrant, makes pizza.He has worked two jobs over 16 hours each day.He carefully saves his money and rents a small room in Washington, D
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S. Korean Police Threatened to Storm Buddhist Temple
Nearly 1,000 Korean police threatened to storm a Buddhist Temple in Seoul Thursday where a fugitive claimed sanctuary.Han Sang-gyun, the leader of the Korean Confederation of Trade
AS IT IS2015-12-13
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