2015-03-05 Many Russians Doubt Nemstov’s Killer Will Be Found
A long line of people gathered in Moscow to pay their respects to Russian opposition leader Boris Nemtsov. Mr. Nemtsov was buried Tuesday after being shot and killed in Moscow…
2015-03-05 US Cities Protect Civil Rights Heritage to Increase Tourism
This weekend, President Barack Obama will visit Selma, Alabama, to mark the 50th anniversary of a day known as “Bloody Sunday.” On March 7, 1965, police officers brutally attacked peaceful…
2015-03-04 Paris Tent Camp a Sign of Troubles Facing Asylum Seekers
Paris is known as the City of Lights. But it is also home to many refugees. About 40 percent of people seeking asylum in France live in Paris. Many of…
2015-03-04 UK Group Brings Eyeglasses to Rwanda
Most people in developed countries do not have a problem getting prescription eyeglasses. They go to an ophthalmologist — a trained specialist who treats problems and diseases of the eye.…
2015-03-03 Top Ten Cities With the World’s Worst Traffic
When you think about it, life is a series of ongoing, connecting trips. Many of us start the day by commuting, or traveling, to work. We drop off our children…
2015-03-03 UN Peacekeeping Report Advises Changes
Peacekeeping operations are often criticized. In September 2014, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon asked a group to study all of the UN peacekeeping and political missions. Jair van der Lign…
2015-03-03 What Can Help Jakarta’s Huge Traffic Problem?
The Indonesian capital Jakarta has long been held up as an example of a major city that cannot stop nor support its continuing growth. After years of delays, Jakarta is…
2015-03-02 Can North Korea Build More Nuclear Weapons?
A new report says North Korea could have as many as 100 nuclear weapons by 2020. That includes the 16 to 20 such weapons the report’s writer says the closed…
2015-03-02 Struggling in Europe, Muslims Look to US for Better Model
Oslo, Norway, is one of a growing number of cities in Europe that Muslims have been calling home. Like many communities across Europe, Oslo’s Muslims are struggling to keep their…
2015-03-01 Lebanese Artists Fight Back Against Censorship
Lebanon is a country where religious differences and a permissive culture can lead to conflict. The Lebanese government has long been active in guiding the country’s arts and culture. Now,…
2015-03-01 Financial Literacy Skills Last a Lifetime
Math is an important part of every American’s education. How to use math for planning a budget or managing money, however, is not often in the curriculum. Some schools are…
2015-02-28 Muslim Hijab: Dress Code or Discrimination?
The U.S. Supreme Court has heard opening arguments in a workplace religious discrimination case. The justices are considering whether a clothing store can deny employment to someone for wearing a…
2015-02-27 Pakistan Literary Festival Stands Up to Violence
The Pakistani city of Lahore recently held a three-day literary festival. The event looked a lot like literary festivals in many other cities. But for some Pakistanis, its importance went…
2015-02-26 Will North Korea Follow Vietnam, Myanmar?
South Korea has called for North Korea to follow the reform model of two other Asian countries. But observers say North Korea will likely reject the idea. South Korean President…
2015-02-26 Pakistan Tightens School Security after Peshawar Attack
News reports say Pakistani intelligence officials have captured a leader in the Taliban attack on a school in Peshawar. Officials say Taj Muhammad led the group that attacked the city’s…