Taiwan

Typhoon Malakas hovers off the Northeast coast of Taiwan mere days after Typhoon Meranti struck the island. Meranti was the region's most powerful storm since Typhoon Haiyan in 2013. Typhoon Malakas is expected to only strike the far north end of the island.  Read More

Brazil (Paralympics)

From September 7 – 18, 2016 the Paralympic Games will be held in over 20 venues in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The opening and closing ceremonies will be held in Maracanã. Located in the state of Parà, Brazil, the city of Maracanã is known for fishing, cattle raising, and lumber. Concerns over the Zika Virus in Brazil and in other parts of the world, continue to be a topic of discussion.  Read More

Aleppo, Syria

The conflict in Aleppo, Syria continues. Aleppo, the largest of Syria's cities, has an approximate population of over 3.5 million people. It lies in the northeastern section of Syria, less than 100 km from the border with Turkey.  Read More