The end of humanitarian space?
I did not know Kayla Mueller, the American aid worker and ISIS hostage whose death was confirmed by her family this week. But like many people who read her letter…
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Jimmy Carter: Women’s rights the fight of my life
There are so many wrongs to right. Yet among them, Carter is putting one ahead of all others: Violence and injustice against girls and women. “This is going to be…
On 70th Anniversary Of Dresden Bombing, Now And Then Photos Show A City Rise From The Ashes
On Feb. 13 and Feb. 14, 1945, in the last year of World War II, American and British bombers flattened the German city of Dresden, engulfing the picturesque medieval town…
Rights group report: Sudanese soldiers raped more than 200 women, girls
But these nightmares aren’t all in the far past, according to Human Rights Watch. Citing 130 interviews with locals, the advocacy group said this week that in October, Sudanese soldiers…
When it comes to love after 50, has Cupid lost his aim?
To be clear, I’m not just talking about the kind of love that sweeps you off your feet with red roses and chocolates on Valentine’s Day. I’m talking about intimacy…
Fighting Escalates Ahead of Ukraine Truce, Government Forces Surrounded at Rail Hub
ARTEMIVSK, Ukraine — Government forces trapped in a strategic railway hub in eastern Ukraine came under heavy assault on Friday as Russian-backed rebel fighters sought to exploit the window ahead…
Never-ending war: What might a more serious conflict in Ukraine look like?
A deal aimed at imposing a ceasefire in Ukraine from this Sunday was concluded following talks between the leaders of Russia, Ukraine, France and Germany. Yet despite 17 hours of…
Please, respect my son’s rights
My son Jason Rezaian and his wife were taken at gunpoint from their apartment in Iran more than 200 days ago. Since then, he has been languishing in a jail…
A new fight for rights in Alabama
Even at dark moments for this countryafter 9/11 or Hurricane Katrina, for examplemy tendency is always to scout out the sliver of hope for future progress. But I’ve got to…
U.N.: Boko Haram carries out first known lethal attack in Chad
The fighters killed four civilians and a soldier in the predawn attack on the fishing village of Ngouboua on the shores of Lake Chad, according to residents and Chadian security…
Probe Into Role Of Argentina’s President Cristina Fernandez In Cover-Up Moves Forward
The prosecutor who inherited a high-profile case against Argentine President Cristina Fernandez is reaffirming the accusations. On Friday, Gerardo Pollicita formally re-opened the investigation into whether the president helped Iranian…
Internet Raises Funds For Firefighter Who Responded To Emergency Call At His Own Home
A group of firefighters is helping one of their own start over after a tragedy. Mike Heim, a volunteer fireman in Soloman, Maryland, answered a call about a house fire…
Why executions won’t win Indonesia’s drug war
Indonesia has announced that death row inmates and ringleaders of the Bali Nine drug smuggling ring, Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran, will be transferred from Kerokoban prison. It’s the first…
Fox on the box: What happened to the U.S. World Cup TV war?
It’s one of the biggest sporting events on the planet and in a growing market for new fans, football’s global governing body has cut a media rights deal for the…
Program Instills Leadership In Teenage Girls In Myanmar, Where Their Opinions Are Often Unheard
An organization is inspiring girls to dream big and challenge traditional gender roles. In Myanmar, the Girl Determined organization holds weekly after-school peer groups to empower girls ages 12-17. The…
Did Brian Williams embed with SEAL Team 6?
On May 3, 2011, just two days after the daring U.S. Navy SEAL Team 6 raid that killed Osama bin Laden in Pakistan, Williams said on his NBC News show,…
Tsunamis Fast Facts
Tsunamis can travel up to 600 mph (965 k/ph, 521 knots) at the deepest point of the water, but slow as they near the shore, eventually hitting the shore at…
Earthquakes Fast Facts
Major Earthquakes since 2000:(selected timeline of earthquakes around the world with death tolls exceeding 100) June 4, 2000 – A magnitude 7.9 earthquake strikes southern Sumatra, Indonesia, killing an estimated…
Malaysia Fast Facts
Population: 30,073,353 (July 2014 est.) Median age: 27.7 years Capital: Kuala Lumpur Ethnic Groups: Malay 50.4%, Chinese 23.7%, Indigenous 11%, Indian 7.1%, Others 7.8% (2004 est.) Religions: Muslim 60.4%, Buddhist…
Thailand Urges Young Lovers Not To Have Sex On Valentine’s Day
Ah, Valentine’s Day. Call the police, or better yet the Moral Promotion Center. In most countries, Feb. 14 is a highly commercialized day of romance. In Thailand, it’s also a…
Iraqi Army Repels ISIS Attack On Base Hosting U.S. Marines
BAGHDAD, Feb 13 (Reuters) – Iraqi security forces on Friday repelled an attack by Islamic State insurgents against an air base in Anbar province where U.S. Marines are training Iraqi…
Alone On Valentine’s Day? South Korea Has A Holiday Just For You
Should this Valentine’s Day pass you by without anyone to share it with, there’s still ample time to make it to South Korea for Black Day. It’s the unofficial holiday…
Hillary Clinton thinks Europe ‘too wimpy’ with Putin, London mayor says
Johnson, on a trade mission to the United States, said that he was struck by the former secretary of state’s insistence that Europe must do more to stand up to…
Saudi Arabia, Germany, Italy join others in closing embassies in Yemen
One of the Yemeni officials said the Saudi evacuations happened Thursday. Germany and Italy also said Friday they were temporarily shutting their embassies in the capital, Sanaa. – CNN’s Alexander…
AP Investigation Finds High Civilian Death Toll In Airstrikes On Homes In Gaza
The youngest to die was a 4-day-old girl, the oldest a 92-year-old man. They were among at least 844 Palestinians killed as a result of airstrikes on homes during Israel’s…
Saudi Arabia Evacuates Staff From Embassy In Yemen
SANAA, Feb 13 (Reuters) – Saudi Arabia has joined Western states in evacuating staff from Yemen after a power grab by Shi’ite Muslim Houthi militia there, a move reflecting the…
Single with Valentine’s Day blues?
You think that every couple you see is lucky in love, even though it’s not true. If you drill down on your blossoming blues, you will feel like you are…
Why The Coming Election Could Deepen Nigeria’s Divisions
Every week, we bring you one overlooked aspect of the stories that made news in recent days. You noticed the media forgot all about another story’s basic facts? Tweet @TheWorldPost…
Boko Haram Launches First Attack Inside Chad
N’DJAMENA, Feb 13 (Reuters) – Boko Haram fighters attacked a village in Chad on Friday, the first known lethal attack in that country by the Nigerian militant group, which killed…
How To Intentionally Design A Happier Life
Most people assume that they know whether they are happy or not, but in reality, judging our own happiness can be very difficult. There is often a disconnect between what…