China blames U.S. for hacking attacks
February 28, 2013
It is no secret that hacking into governmental programs has become an issue, and now China is blaming someone for it. Read Article »
Sodium use in Canadian restaurants is extremely high
February 27, 2013
Researchers from the University of Toronto recently looked at the sodium levels of the food served in Canadian restaurant chains and found that the amount in much of the food exceeds recommended daily levels, according to CBC News. Read Article »
Charlize Theron partners with Toms shoes for charity
February 27, 2013
Charlize Theron, who is originally from South Africa, recently paired up with Toms shoes to develop a new shoe that will benefit the Charlize Theron Africa Outreach Project (CTAOP). Read Article »
Retired Chinese doctors asked to treat people in rural areas
February 26, 2013
Doctors in China are being asked to come out of retirement in order to help those in rural parts of the country. Read Article »
TV personality opens up about coming out in Russia
February 26, 2013
Last month, Russia put forth a bill that would fine institutions and individuals who spread "propaganda" that supported homosexuality to minors. Read Article »
Everyone wants Brazilian soccer star Neymar
February 25, 2013
Neymar has become one of the biggest sensations in soccer, and everyone wants the star to leave Brazil and join their team, and this includes Sao Paulo's Luis Fabiano, who recently told reporters he thinks the Neymar would fit well in Spain and should consider the switch, according to Sambafoot. Read Article »
Montreal restaurant owners upset with new policies
February 25, 2013
Restaurants in Montreal are dealing with the backlash of the Office québécois de la langue française's (OQLF) recent enforcement of previous policies, which are requiring that certain pictures or decor be taken off the walls and menu items switched from any English to only French, according to CBC News. Read Article »
South African Olympic star charged with murder
February 21, 2013
Oscar Pistorius was one of the standout Olympians during the 2012 games this past summer, and now the double amputee is faced with a murder charge. Read Article »
Cyberbullying causes Canadian tennis star to quit
February 20, 2013
Cyberbullying has become a serious problem across the globe, as more people are falling victim to torment and abuse from their peers in school or elsewhere Read Article »
Hydroelectric dams bringing conflict to Brazil
February 19, 2013
Though the global economy has been on a slow recovery since the economic collapse that began in 2007, Brazil is among a handful of nations that has thrived in recent years. Read Article »
South African cricket team has strong showing against Pakistan
February 14, 2013
Since the 2010 World Cup, the nation of South Africa has been out to prove that it has shirked off its checkered past and emerged as a player on the world stage. Nowhere is this more evident than on the Cricket field, where the South African National team has been on a tear of late. Read Article »
Vladimir Putin's new bill to ban officials from having foreign bank accounts
February 13, 2013
Russian President Vladimir Putin recently put a bill forward that aims to limit corruption while also building the country within. Read Article »
Former South Africa assistant coach charged with trying to fix game
February 12, 2013
Phil Setshedi, the former assistant coach of South Africa's national team, has recently been sentenced to three years in prison after being convicted of trying to fix a game, according to The Associated Press. Read Article »
Canadian naval officer arrested for giving Russia secrets
February 12, 2013
A Canadian naval officer was sentenced to 20 years in jail after he was found guilty of handing national secrets over to the Russia government, which damaged Canada's relations with the United States and other important allies, according to Reuters. Read Article »
Carnival cruise ship drifting after engine fireÂ
February 11, 2013
A Carnival cruise ship is drifting in the Gulf of Mexico, as a fire caused the ship to be dead in the water, according to NBC News. Read Article »
Maple water coming to CanadaÂ
February 7, 2013
It is no secret that maple syrup is of great value to Canadians Read Article »
Jared Leto poses with elephant in South Africa
February 6, 2013
Jared Leto has done quite a bit for his movie roles as well as modeling career in the past, and now photos of the 41-year-old actor posing with an enormous creature while in South Africa have been released. Read Article »
Volunteerism becomes new concept in Russia
February 6, 2013
The 2014 Winter Olympics will be held in Sochi, Russia, and volunteers from all over the country are flocking to the city as a way to show their country's pride, according to NBC News. Read Article »
Russia may ban duty-free items on planesÂ
February 5, 2013
The duty-free and cigarette stops in Russian airports may soon have new regulations, as a number of issues involving drunken passengers on flights has caused the government to reevaluate a few things, according to Reuters. Read Article »
Canada gets rid of pennyÂ
February 5, 2013
The Canadian penny will soon seize to exist, as the one-cent coin will no longer be distributed to final institutions, the Royal Canadian Mint said on Monday, according to The Associated Press. Read Article »
'How I Met Your Mother' takes things to the Great White North
February 4, 2013
"How I Met Your Mother" is heading to the Great White North during its new episode Monday on CBS. Read Article »
Nearly 60 rhinos poached in South AfricaÂ
January 31, 2013
So far this year, poachers in South Africa have killed 57 rhinos, at a rate that puts it at about two a day, according to AFP. Read Article »
South Africa commuter trains collide, hundreds injured
January 31, 2013
Two trains collided outside of the South African capital Pretoria this morning, leaving nearly 300 people injured, according to BBC News. The crash was the cause of the theft of cables coupled with human error, and some schoolchildren got hurt in the process. Read Article »
Mexico steps back during U.S. discussion of immigration reformÂ
January 30, 2013
In the coming weeks, the U.S. Congress will be discussing changing the immigration policies completely, and its southern neighbor, Mexico, has the most invested in this. Read Article »
Montreal deals with massive flooding during rush hour last nightÂ
January 29, 2013
Montreal residents were stunned when 40 liters of water came rushing into the streets downtown during rush hour, and the city officials are saying that the wear and tear of a water main that is what caused the break, according to CTV News. Read Article »
Holocaust archive gives one man some answersÂ
January 28, 2013
Wilhelm Thiem is 72 years old, but he has not be able to celebrate his birthday his whole life. Read Article »
Three arrested in connection to deadly nightclub fire in BrazilÂ
January 28, 2013
Recent reports on the tragic nightclub fire in Brazil show that three people have been arrested in relation to what occurred on Saturday night, according to NBC News. Read Article »
Some 15,000 crocodiles escape in South Africa
January 24, 2013
Approximately 15,000 crocodiles escaped during a flood from a South African reptile farm, and about half of them have been captured and returned, but the other half is still on the loose, according to Reuters. Read Article »
Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth travel to OttawaÂ
January 23, 2013
Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth recently enjoyed a vacation in Costa Rica, and they decided to extend their vacation by next visiting the Great White North. Read Article »
Jailed Pussy Riot members do not regret anythingÂ
January 23, 2013
The Russian punk-rock band, Pussy Riot, was sentenced to two years in jail after performing a "punk prayer" against President Vladimir Putin at the main cathedral in Moscow this past August. Read Article »
Mexican vigilante group steps up to protect communities
January 22, 2013
Hundreds of men have gathered in the Mexico state of Guerrero to bring a stop to the numerous killings, kidnappings and extortion brought by the local drug gangs, according to The Associated Press. Read Article »
Return of NHL met with joy in Canada
January 21, 2013
After months of gridlock and discussions, the NHL season officially kicked off on Saturday, January 19, much to the delight of millions of hockey fans across Canada. Read Article »
China's one-child policy will stay in effect
January 16, 2013
There has been some speculation recentlythat China's one-child policy would become less strict,allowingChinese residents to have more than one child per family. Read Article »
Mayor of Toronto supports opening a casino
January 15, 2013
Toronto asked the public to gather for a session to talk about the possibility of bringing a casino to the Canadian city. Read Article »
Air pollution in China can no longer be ignored
January 15, 2013
Even though many of the state-run news media companies have showed China with clear blue skies, it is far from the reality. Read Article »
Survey finds Canadian business owners optimistic about 2013
January 14, 2013
A new survey conducted by the Bank of Canada asked Canadian firms if they believe that even though they had a rough 2012, they are expecting positive outcomes from 2013. Read Article »
Opt for a reposition cruise to save on vacation
January 11, 2013
When it comes to taking a vacation with your family, a cruise might feel out of reach due to your budget, but a reposition cruise may be the perfect solution. Read Article »
U.S. adoptions of Russian children up in the air
January 11, 2013
On January 1, a ban was signed by Russian officials prohibiting U.S. families from adopting children from Russia, according to BBC News. Read Article »
Russian volcano continues to erupt
January 10, 2013
It looks as though the eruption of the volcano in Russia has not slowed since it started at the end of November. Read Article »
Killer whales escape ice-locked area
January 10, 2013
After a possible change in current, 11 killer whales are now free after being forced to use just a small opening of open water to surface, according to NBC News. Read Article »