The last time I was able to go home was ten years ago, when I had just finished my first year of college. It would take me about fifty hours to travel from central Iowa to the Horn of Africa. Though I ...

One of the cool things about music is how artists can be a voice for the voiceless. Throughout music history, artists have used their music to inspire change and fight against injustices and ...

History, when ignored, has a habit of repeating itself. Today, Somalia risks being drawn back toward the chaos of 1992, as leaders appear to disregard the hard lessons of the past. In January 1993, I ...

Radio Pakistan Rawalpindi on Sunday released a new patriotic song, 'Hum Se Mat Uljho', aimed at reinforcing national spirit and unity, drawing inspiration from the fervour associated with Marka-e-Haq ...

As the country prepares for America’s 250th birthday celebrations this summer, several major food companies are getting in on the party by releasing limited-edition, patriotic-themed products.

The location and timing of the attack fueled concerns about collaboration between Somali pirates and the Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen under the cover of Mideast turmoil. By Pranav Baskar and ...

A surge in Somali piracy is fueling fears of a Red Sea "security vacuum" across the region as analysts warn of a revived maritime crime playbook, now linked to Iran-backed Houthis. The warning follows ...

On May 2, 1994, 32 years ago today, Martina McBride released her country classic “Independence Day.” A slightly misleading title, the tune actually isn’t about the popular Fourth of July holiday.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. On May 2, 1994, 32 years ago today, Martina McBride released her country classic “Independence Day.” A slightly misleading title, ...

Somali pirates have hijacked an oil tanker off the coast of Yemen, according to multiple Somali security officials that spoke with the BBC. The Yemeni coastguard earlier said the tanker MT Eureka had ...