World May 28 Which countries are doing the best at achieving ‘well-being’? Much like people try to achieve work-life balance, countries that engage civil society, battle corruption and take care of the environment -- rather than just focusing on economic growth -- tend to serve their populations best.
World May 27 Top FIFA officials arrested on charges of money-laundering, wire fraud Seven officials with the world soccer body Federation Internationale de Football Association, or FIFA, were arrested Wednesday, charged with racketeering, wire fraud and money-laundering after a sweeping probe alleging corruption spanning two decades.
World May 25 Photos: Afghan soldiers bear brunt of attacks as war winds down The withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan originally scheduled for 2014 was extended through the end of this year. It’s one of the realities of the long-standing war and part of the effort to preserve hard-fought gains.
World May 25 ‘I won’t eat no more ice cream’ and other propaganda posters of WWI During World War I, posters beckoned civilians to join the armed forces and beseeched State-side warriors to conserve wheat and sugar, all in the name of helping the troops.
World May 20 New documents show Osama bin Laden determined to strike U.S. Newly declassified documents about slain al-Qaida leader Osama bin Laden reveal his determination to keep the terrorist network focused on an attack on the United States.
World May 08 David Cameron comes out on top in Britain’s election Although polls leading up to Britain’s national election showed the Conservative and Labour candidates locked in a dead heat, Prime Minister David Cameron and his Conservative Party came out the clear winners after Thursday’s vote.
World May 06 What you need to know about Britain’s election Every five years, Britons elect members of Parliament. But after this year's vote on Thursday, the results of the new government might not be known for days.
World May 01 5 things the survivors of Nepal’s earthquake need today A week after a massive earthquake hit central Nepal, and as the search for survivors continues, aid organizations are taking stock of the supplies the survivors need most. Here are the top five items.
World Apr 29 Nepal not prepared for intensity of earthquake, geologist says It’s no mystery that Nepal -- precariously perched atop two shifting geologic plates -- is vulnerable to earthquakes. For the past decade, Nepal was working on preparing for the next big one. But it couldn't get all of its systems…
World Apr 28 In Nepal, crammed airport and rains hamper aid efforts A group of aid workers from a dozen different countries were discussing sustainable agriculture when Saturday’s massive earthquake shook Nepal. Kushal Neogy of Catholic Relief Services was there.