World news is generally considered to be a subset of national or regional news, although some people argue that world news encompasses any event outside one’s own home country. World news can involve wars or other international conflicts, political unrest, natural disasters, and summits of multilateral organizations. A correspondent is a reporter who is stationed in a foreign city or region and regularly files stories to his or her news editor. Correspondents often maintain relationships with members of the local government, local media and community activists in order to gain access to strategic sources.
Supernatural news stories are also a staple of world news. Weekly World News stories on this topic have included relics from Noah’s Ark, the Garden of Eden (claimed to be in Colorado), and sandals worn by Jesus. Other WWN topics included new Bible-related findings, such as the discovery of additional commandments from God and relics from Moses’ Ten Commandments tablets. WWN has also interviewed Sisyphus after he completed his eternal boulder-hauling “workout,” and reported on when Jesus will return to Earth.
Students can use the Browse News options within World News Digest to explore current events or research historic moments and figures. The Facts & Statistics section includes encyclopedia articles and primary sources that provide context and background for the news, while the That Day in History feature allows students to search a particular date and find out all of the significant events that took place on that day—perfect for strengthening critical-thinking skills.
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