World Apr 27 How to help the victims of Nepal’s earthquake disaster On Monday, the devastation from the 7.8-magnitude earthquake that struck the heart of Nepal on Saturday was not yet fully known. See what some relief organizations are doing and how you can help.
World Apr 24 Photos: Armenians focus on survivors of massacre 100 years ago Friday marks the 100th anniversary of the slaughter of more than 1 million Armenians by the Ottoman Empire during World War I. People around the world remember the lives lost through vigils, memorials and wreath-laying ceremonies. The anniversary also has…
World Apr 20 In South Sudan’s conflict, families at least have names of those killed A small group of activists in South Sudan has taken on the big task of tracking down the names of those killed in a political rivalry that turned deadly. They’ve created a list of those who bore the brunt of…
World Apr 20 Could the fix for Afghanistan’s opium economy be in your pantry? In the mood for some saffron tea or saffron-infused asparagus salad? Kimberly Jung, a Harvard Business School student and former Army officer, hopes so.
World Apr 17 Iraq’s ‘king of clubs’ reportedly killed in Tikrit Deposed Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein’s right-hand man, Izzat Ibrahim al-Douri, who more recently allied himself with Islamic State militants, was killed by government forces in Tikrit, the city’s provincial governor told the Associated Press on Friday.
World Apr 14 Foreigners stranded in Yemen await emergency flights After more than a week of planning, the International Organization for Migration was able to fly 141 people out of Yemen’s capital Sanaa on Sunday before Saudi-led airstrikes began anew.
World Apr 10 5 high-value Cuban products you’ll want if embargo lifts Cigar lovers are among those celebrating the United States normalizing ties with Cuba. But Cuba also could supply the U.S. with other products that might be lesser known but represent a much larger dollar value.
World Apr 08 Kerry warns Iran over involvement in Yemen A week after negotiating a deal on its nuclear program, Iran has sent naval ships to the Gulf of Aden, ratcheting up tensions with neighboring Yemen. U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said Wednesday that the United States wouldn’t “stand…
World Apr 08 On nuke deal, Kerry says Congress shouldn’t interfere with Obama’s role Secretary of State John Kerry said Wednesday that Congress has a role moving the Iran nuclear framework agreement forward as long as it’s “constructive.” He spoke to PBS NewsHour co-anchor Judy Woodruff in an interview airing in full on Wednesday's…
World Apr 08 Kerry: Iran must disclose military nuclear activity Iran must disclose its past military-related nuclear activities as part of any final deal on its nuclear program, Secretary of State John Kerry told PBS NewsHour co-anchor Judy Woodruff on Wednesday. “It will be part of a final agreement. It…