http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/africa for Current Events in Africa
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe for Current Events in Europe
http://www.state.gov
http://ptpubliclibrary.org/E-Resources/lib-databases.html#cultures On this public library Database site, go to Language Lessons and Travel
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/:​
http://www.africaguide.com
http://www.infoplease.com/world.html Information on world cultures