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Oct 22, 2021
The return of Ivory Coast's disgraced ex-President Laurent Gbagbo has stirred division among survivors of the violence surrounding his fall in 2011.
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Oct 22, 2021
A volcano that continues to erupt on Spain's Canary Islands challenges recovery efforts and leaves residents asking if they will ever return home.
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Oct 21, 2021
Victory on the battlefield is one thing. Governing millions of people with vision is another. In Afghanistan, the stress on the Taliban is showing.
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Oct 21, 2021
The European Union is wrestling with how to treat members that break its democracy rules, so as to uphold both its principles and its unity.
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Oct 21, 2021
As efforts continue to free the 17 missionaries and a local driver kidnapped in Haiti, local peaceful protests have been organized demanding their release. A wave of kidnappings is one of various tragedies affecting the Caribbean nation.
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Oct 21, 2021
Western Sahara has been stuck in territorial dispute for decades, awaiting a U.N. referendum that would let the local Sahrawi people decide their future. Rising frustrations, especially among young people, have led to violent pushback against Moroccan control.
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Oct 20, 2021
Can political factions overcome national gridlock? An unlikely Israeli coalition has been a surprising story of cooperation and consensus.
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Oct 20, 2021
Members of Afghanistan's Hazara minority are at special risk of Taliban oppression. A Hazara refugee in Canada is ensuring they are not forgotten.
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Oct 20, 2021
Ghana prides itself on being religiously tolerant. But a Rastafarian high schooler was asked to cut his hair - an important part of the Rastafarian faith - in order to enroll at an academically elite high school. The family is fighting back.
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Oct 20, 2021
Climate change has made flooding even more commonplace in Venice, threatening many of its historic buildings and plazas. The government in Rome funded a 6-billion-euro barrier system to protect the city from large waves, but many are still breaking through.
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Oct 20, 2021
On Wednesday, North Korea confirmed it tested a new missile that can be fired from a submarine, two years after the last test of the same type. The U.S. has said it is open to resuming nuclear diplomacy, but North Korea considers the U.S. stance hostile.
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Oct 19, 2021
Two years into the campaign for accountability in Lebanon, a Beirut gun battle was a not-subtle reminder of how entrenched powers resist change.
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Oct 19, 2021
Two years into the campaign for accountability in Lebanon, a Beirut gun battle was a not-subtle reminder of how entrenched powers resist change.
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Oct 19, 2021
A surge in killings of non-Muslims in disputed Kashmir has raised concerns of a spillover from the Taliban victory in Afghanistan.
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Oct 19, 2021
An energy crunch is affecting countries worldwide as winter looms. Consumers and commerce are being squeezed between high demand and high prices. Analysts say rebounding economies and extreme weather have contributed to the shortages.
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Oct 19, 2021
Animal gains: Our progress roundup includes a healthier marsupial, an animal-testing ban in Mexico, and a new UNESCO, five-nation biosphere reserve.
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Oct 18, 2021
Three German political parties have agreed to form a governing coalition. The libertarian Free Democrats is a junior partner with big ambitions.
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Oct 18, 2021
The path to healing can take many forms. A group of Polish women playfully invokes witches to bring cheer to the community and comfort to one another.
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Oct 18, 2021
China's economy grew only 4.9% in the last quarter, down from 7.9% in the previous quarter. The slower growth is likely caused by limits on energy usage and parts shortages that have hampered manufacturing.
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Oct 17, 2021
Members of the Ohio-based Christian Aid Ministries group, including 16 U.S. citizens and one Canadian, were kidnapped after visiting an orphanage in Haiti.
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Oct 15, 2021
To keep bandits from coordinating attacks that have killed thousands, the Nigerian government has cut off mobile networks in select states. Although authorities say the network blackout reduces the scale of violence, it leaves those still being attacked more vulnerable.
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Oct 15, 2021
Éléonore Laloux - the first elected official with Down syndrome in France - is proving that her unique perspective is an asset to her town.
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Oct 14, 2021
China's crackdown on for-profit tutoring of K-12 students is part of a campaign aimed at curbing capitalist excess and promoting common prosperity.
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Oct 14, 2021
A Black-run canoe club in Soweto, South Africa, has given thousands of kids a passion they might never have otherwise found.
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Oct 14, 2021
As governments prepare to pledge reduced carbon emissions at a U.N. climate summit, surging fossil fuel demand may focus minds on action, not words.
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Oct 13, 2021
The Kremlin hopes the Northeast Passage could rival the Suez Canal. But the Russian military presence has its rivals questioning its priorities.
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Oct 13, 2021
The Taliban have promised to keep the extremist Islamic State in check, but recent deadly attacks are raising questions about the new Afghan government's ability to maintain peace. The Taliban have rejected the idea of cooperation with the U.S. against IS.
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Oct 12, 2021
With the Arctic melting, the U.S. and Canada are trying a cooperative approach to tapping the region's thawing resources and trade routes.
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Oct 12, 2021
On Tuesday, AllRise, a group of climate lawyers, asked the International Criminal Court to investigate Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro for his Amazon development policies. The lawyers say "crimes against nature are crimes against humanity."
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Oct 12, 2021
The final Nobel Prize of the year was awarded to three economists on Monday. The trio contributed to the expansion of "natural experiments" using real-world data in economics, making the field more applicable to policy as well as everyday life.
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Oct 12, 2021
Progress roundup: Clean energy and air are featured in three briefs this week. In Iceland, the world's largest carbon capture plant is up and running.
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Oct 09, 2021
Populist Prime Minister Andrej Babis had been expected to win the Czech elections, but opposition coalitions earned enough votes to form a majority.
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Oct 08, 2021
Invasive fish species threaten the Mediterranean. But people are finding ways to mitigate their impact - if not turn them into dinner.
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Oct 08, 2021
On Friday, 140 countries signed a tentative agreement to establish a 15% minimum corporate tax on the largest multinational corporations. The deal, a "once-in-a-generation accomplishment," will deter corporations from stashing profits in offshore tax havens.
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Oct 08, 2021
Two journalists were awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for their work fighting for freedom of the press at a time when some authoritarian regimes are cracking down on dissenting voices. The decision underscores how a free press can help sustain peace.
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Oct 07, 2021
Afghan midwives present a conundrum for the Taliban: educated women performing lifesaving work that the Taliban will not allow a male doctor to do.
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Oct 06, 2021
In Germany, the U.S., and the U.K., center-left leaders face common tests: squaring what's politically possible with their goals, and creating trust.
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Oct 06, 2021
September elections in Norway were a subtle but important victory for multiculturalism, giving the Nordic nation its most diverse parliament ever.
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Oct 06, 2021
Beira, Mozambique, has tried to build back better after a devastating cyclone laid bare its challenges but also showed that flood defenses can work.
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Oct 06, 2021
Tensions flared as Chinese military flights near Taiwan intensified - the country dispatched 149 jets over four days, a record. While the show of hostility and recurring territorial ambitions is apparent, analysts say war is not imminent - it is more likely a show of power.
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Oct 06, 2021
European Union leaders met in Slovenia on Wednesday to reaffirm the prospect of the EU expanding to include six Balkan countries. While the idea has met some resistance, it has also fueled political and economic reform in the region and kept tensions in check.
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Oct 05, 2021
The symbolic victory seen in the naming of a woman as Tunisia's prime minister comes amid a deepening battle over the nation's democratic character.
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Oct 04, 2021
Progress roundup: A preschooler's mom who braided her son's hair and the family of a Jazz Age icon both made their cases for respect - and won.
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Oct 04, 2021
Jordan's "wheat is a blessing" initiative is reviving cultivation of a hearty ancient grain. At stake: food security and a fading pastoral culture.
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Oct 04, 2021
By providing services like food delivery, app-based businesses have thrived across Asia during the pandemic. Now, the gig workers who keep the industry running are fighting back against exploitative labor laws.
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Oct 03, 2021
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on Saturday said he won't run for vice president, opening the way for his daughter to run for president.
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Oct 03, 2021
More than 330 politicians were identified as holding wealth in secret accounts, including Jordan's King Abdullah II and former U.K. Prime Minister Tony Blair, according to the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists.
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Oct 01, 2021
Germany's first post-Merkel election promises to reshape the country's governing priorities around a new, likely three-party coalition.
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Oct 01, 2021
Society often treats formerly incarcerated people as broken. At the Free Minds Book Club & Writing Workshop, they find healing together.
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Oct 01, 2021
For more than a decade, Europeans have looked to Germany's Angela Merkel to lead. Can France's Emmanuel Macron now take up her mantle?
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Oct 01, 2021
Globally the price of natural gas has shot upward, and in the United States, winter bills could be as much as 30% higher than last year. Pandemic recovery has boosted demand, and with less natural gas in supply, prices are expected to keep rising.
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Oct 01, 2021
The first World Fair ever held in the Middle East opens today, flaunting attractions such as a royal Egyptian mummy and glow-in-the-dark cuisine. The fair is sure to create cross-cultural exchanges, but some question the UAE's commitment to openness and tolerance.
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Sep 30, 2021
North Korea, which has tested ballistic missiles in the past week, plans to reopen communication lines with South Korea after a year. The strategy is part of North Korea leader Kim Jong Un's desire for international recognition as a nuclear power, experts say.
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Sep 30, 2021
Long stunted by U.S. sanctions, Iran's economy is now being hit by another strain: rapid inflation at its highest since 1994. Food prices have increased by almost 60%, making basic groceries unaffordable and pushing many families into poverty.
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Sep 30, 2021
Top Salvadoran judges, illegally ousted by pro-government lawmakers, seek reinstatement by an international court. But that will take time.
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Sep 29, 2021
Pressed from without and within, some Israeli ultra-Orthodox parents are choosing schools that also teach "secular" subjects like math and science.
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Sep 29, 2021
Efforts to stem Newfoundland's rural exodus could hold lessons for regions around the world facing a hollowing out of populations and economies.
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Sep 29, 2021
Chinese cities are enacting controlled power outages across the country. Media reports blame coal prices, but economists say the goal is to keep energy use below official targets, especially as China prepares to host the U.N. environmental conference.
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Sep 29, 2021
Japan's former foreign minister, Fumio Kishida, is likey to become prime minister following Wednesday's party election. He promises to increase Japan's military budget, stand up to China, and herald a "new capitalism" focused on growth and income distribution.
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Sep 29, 2021
The U.S. must offer long-term security and trade engagement to its Asian allies if it is to keep them out of China's ever-widening orbit.
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Sep 28, 2021
Marnie Gustavson and Mohammad Tamim Hamkar united for a better Afghanistan, training youths for leadership and service. Now they face a new challenge.
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Sep 28, 2021
Fuel pumps in the U.K. are running dry, largely because of a shortage of truck drivers but due to panic-buying. Now, the British army is on standby in case their services are needed to close the delivery gap and keep essential services running.
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Sep 28, 2021
Should former colonial powers pay reparations to African and Caribbean nations harmed by slavery and colonialism? A growing group of countries at this week's U.N. General Assembly meetings are saying yes and calling for others to get on board.
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Sep 28, 2021
In our progress roundup, Arizona includes intellectual disabilities in its Silver Alerts, and Namibia recognizes native tongues in its driver's test.
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Sep 27, 2021
The European portion of the Russian Arctic is searching for economic purpose. Could giving land away stabilize its population and industry?
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Sep 27, 2021
After being turned away at the U.S. border, many Haitian migrants retreated into Mexico. Now, despite the personal risks, residents of Ciudad Acuña, Mexico are doing whatever they can to help - providing food, shelter, and water to Haitians hoping to stay.
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Sep 26, 2021
Two Canadians held by China were released in exchange for a Chinese Huawei Technologies exec, who was charged with fraud by the United States.
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Sep 26, 2021
A near-tie between two parities in Sunday's German election leaves Europe's biggest economy negotiating over forming a multi-party government, while Angela Merkel stays on in a caretaker.
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Sep 24, 2021
All the major contenders in the German elections are trying to present themselves in the same style and stability of Angela Merkel - the men included.
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Sep 23, 2021
The U.S. evacuation of Kabul deprived Afghanistan of many of its best-trained citizens. The country will struggle to do without them; some regret that.
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Sep 23, 2021
A U.S.-led grouping of maritime powers in Asia meets Friday at the White House in what many see as a united front against an assertive China.
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Sep 23, 2021
For "mudlarks," poking around the shores of the River Thames for lost treasures isn't just a pastime. It's a way to escape urban life.
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Sep 23, 2021
France and Spain have expanded paternity leave, joining a growing number of rich countries in promoting gender equality in raising young children.
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Sep 22, 2021
Recognition of the Qalipu First Nation by Canada was an achievement for Newfoundland's Indigenous people. But it brought new questions about identity.
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Sep 22, 2021
Europeans, feeling slighted by Washington, ponder a more independent foreign policy tack, which could mean less support for Biden's tough China policy.
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Sep 22, 2021
On Sunday, a volcano erupted on the Canary Island of La Palma, forcing 6,000 residents to evacuate. Experts predict that lava could continue to flow for weeks. Here's a look at the causes, the damage, and the ongoing concerns.
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Sep 22, 2021
The world today - shaped by a pandemic and shifting social values - is far different from when the Peace Corps evacuated its volunteers in March 2020.
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Sep 21, 2021
Following Monday's parliamentary election in Canada, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's Liberal Party won 156 seats, but fell short of the 170 seats needed for a majority government - and the main reason Mr. Trudeau called for an early vote.
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Sep 21, 2021
A U.S.-backed thaw in Palestinian-Israeli relations has yielded modest gains, but many Palestinians question their leadership's legitimacy.
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Sep 20, 2021
As Angela Merkel steps down after 16 years leading Europe's largest economy, she leaves Germany, Europe, and the world shaped by her decisions.
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Sep 20, 2021
In India, about 15,000 acres of farmland have been contaminated by dust from iron ore mines. But a pilot program in the city of Hosapete is bringing barren farmland back into production and boosting food security in the process.
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Sep 20, 2021
In our progress roundup, Newark replaces its lead pipes and an Indonesian court grants villagers the right to speak up against a factory spewing waste.
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Sep 19, 2021
With about 30% of the vote counted Sunday, the pro-Kremlin United Russia party had 45% of the vote for the 225 parliamentary deputies selected by party, and 80% of the lawmakers chosen by individual races.
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Sep 17, 2021
How long will the Taliban tolerate independent journalism? Many Afghan reporters fled amid threats, but many stayed, to boldly do their jobs.
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Sep 17, 2021
Canadians have eyed the political polarization that has divided the United States. But centrism appears to be winning the day in Canada's elections.
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Sep 17, 2021
Why do opposition-minded Russians vote in elections? Because despite tight controls of the ruling United Russia party, voting can make a difference.
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Sep 17, 2021
A record-breaking 70,000 migrants have crossed the Darien Gap from South America to Central America this year. The dangerous trek is laden with snakes and bandits - but in a bid for a better life in the U.S., many feel they have no choice but to face the risks.
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Sep 16, 2021
Madagascar is on the brink of famine after four years of climate-related droughts, whereas most famines are triggered by conflicts.
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Sep 15, 2021
The Dutch values of toleration toward minor offenses may also inadvertently be feeding the criminal element that killed journalist Peter de Vries.
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Sep 15, 2021
The women's final of the U.S. Open temporarily pushed aside an often depressing news agenda, as the teenage victor played a tennis match bursting with joy.
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Sep 14, 2021
Promoting ecological practices is not easy in the Russian Arctic. But locals are finding ways to change how the public interacts with the environment.
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Sep 14, 2021
The Gaza Strip's first private museum holds more than artifacts from millennia of local culture. On display are the ingredients of Gazans' identity.
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Sep 14, 2021
As Russia prepares for parliamentary elections on Sunday, many top opposition candidates have been barred from public office or jailed, including allies of Alexei Navalny. Despite risks, opposition leaders are determined to prevent complete Kremlin control.
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Sep 13, 2021
The House of One in Berlin is being built to combat religious divides by placing a church, mosque, and synagogue under one roof.
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Sep 13, 2021
A village in Kashmir ended the customary gifts of money by the bride's family at a wedding. The result has been fewer disputes and lower costs.
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Sep 13, 2021
In a landmark ruling, Malaysian mothers are now allowed to pass their citizenship to their children born overseas - a privilege previously only granted to fathers. The change helps ease access to residency, education, and health care for families.
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Sep 13, 2021
Norway, a country known for its environmentalism, owes much of its wealth to vast oil wells. On Monday, voters who are increasingly concerned about the climate crisis take to the polls in an election that could shape the future of the country's energy supply.
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Sep 13, 2021
In our progress briefs, eight small countries are together selling fishing rights to foreign fleets, improving their own economies and sustainability.
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Sep 12, 2021
Women cannot play sports, but a Taliban official said Sunday women can continue to study in Afghan universities. Co-ed classes are forbidden and women must adhere to an Islamic dress code.
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Sep 10, 2021
The Taliban face Afghans protective of social gains made during the 20-year American presence - on women's rights, health, education, and the economy.
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