On The Road: Reporting On Lead Poisoning In Nigeria
If you want to witness the health consequences of unsafe gold mining in northwestern Nigeria, the first thing you have …
‘Suspected Insider Attack’ Reported In Afghanistan
A NATO service member died after a “suspected insider attack” in eastern Afghanistan Saturday, the NATO-led coalition there reports. A …
Venezuela’s Young Voters Courted Heavily In Election
In Venezuela, President Hugo Chavez is running for re-election next Sunday. With some polls predicting a tight race, the youth …
U.K.’s Simmering Class Tensions Roil Over “Plebe” Flap
A political scandal in the United Kingdom involving a bicycle, a police officer and a bad-tempered cabinet minister has laid …
Greeks Battle To ‘Survive’ Amid New Budget Proposal
The Greek government is set to present a new austerity budget on Monday that’s supposed to please the institutions that …
Bouillabaisse: From Humble Beginnings To High-Class Tourist Meal
The southern French city of Marseille on the Mediterranean Sea has long been famous for its spicy fish soup, known …
Disgraced Chinese Politician Gets Booted From Party
China’s Communist Party has announced the expulsion of Bo Xilai, a once high-flying politician, who now facing wide-ranging criminal charges …
Can’t Change Your Money In Iran? Try Afghanistan
The western Afghan city of Herat has become a thriving hub for the money exchange business, a consequence of geography …
The Tricky Business Of Reintegrating The Taliban
In an attempt to put down the insurgency in Afghanistan, the international community has spent millions to try to reintegrate …
Pakistani Minister Stands By Bounty For Filmmaker
Despite international condemnation, Pakistan’s railways minister says he isn’t backing down from his $100,000 bounty offer to anyone who kills …
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