Category Archives: CNN – World News

Start your Monday smart: Iran sanctions, a Pacific hurricane, another Charlottesville rally

(CNN) – In the market for a new house and a new neighborhood? Look no further than your computer. NASA’s got designs on 3D-printed homes — on Mars! Here’s what else you need to know to Start You… MORE

Facebook Fast Facts

(CNN) – Here’s a look at the social media network Facebook. Facts:Facebook had 2.23 billion monthly active users around the world, as of June 30, 2018. The company estimates that it had an ave… MORE

Enrique Peña Nieto Fast Facts

(CNN) – Here’s a look at the life of Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto.Personal:Birth date: July 20, 1966Birth place: Atlacomulco, MexicoBirth name: Enrique Peña Nieto Father: Gilbe… MORE

Our climate plans are in pieces as killer summer shreds records

(CNN) – Deadly fires have scorched swaths of the Northern Hemisphere this summer, from California to Arctic Sweden and down to Greece on the sunny Mediterranean. Drought in Europe has turned verdant… MORE

World War I Fast Facts

(CNN) – Here’s some background information about World War I, also known as the First World War and the Great War, which lasted from 1914 to 1918. Causes of World War I:The assassination of Archd… MORE

Grim report card for planet ranks 2017 one of hottest years in recorded history

(CNN) – Last year was one of the hottest in recorded history, according to a new study released Wednesday by the American Meteorological Society. The report is another piece of compelling evidence… MORE

3 Russians killed investigating shadowy security firm in Central African Republic

MOSCOW (CNN) – Three Russian journalists who were reportedly investigating a paramilitary organization with links to the Kremlin were killed in the Central African Republic this week in what authoriti… MORE

Tajikistan blames attack that killed 2 Americans on opposition group

(CNN) – The Tajikistan government Tuesday blamed an attack that killed four foreign cyclists, including two Americans, on a banned political opposition group.The Interior Ministry issued a stateme… MORE

New Zealand scraps sexist road sign after 7-year-old girl’s plea

(CNN) – New Zealand’s transport authority will scrap a sexist road sign after a seven-year-old girl complained that they indicated only men could work on roadside power lines.Zoe Carew raised the… MORE

You can win a $8.2 million mansion for $17, but you’ll need to know some British royal history

(CNN) – Every year we ask Santa Claus to bring us something nice, and this Christmas he could be giving a lucky person a $8.2 million home in London.The catch? You must enter a drawing for $17.… MORE