World Jul 01 It’s do-or-die time for U.S. in World Cup In one of the most exciting FIFA World Cups, fans of the U.S. soccer team got to see them emerge from a highly competitive initial round to make it to the “round of 16.” The U.S. next plays Belgium on…
World Jun 27 After Bergdahl’s release, what about other U.S. citizens held overseas? When Alisa Weinstein and her family heard about the release of Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl, who had been held by Taliban militants in Pakistan for five years, like many others they were relieved and thrilled for his family.
World Jun 26 Iraqis trickling back to Mosul, but bracing for more violence When Islamic militants swept into Mosul in northern Iraq earlier this month, at least 500,000 people fled the city. Some have since returned, but many others are watching and waiting in the nearby relatively peaceful Kurdish region.
World Jun 23 World Cup 2014: What are U.S.’s chances after Portugal tie? After the U.S. soccer team’s unexpected win against Ghana -- the team that had eliminated the United States in past World Cups -- fans bedecked in red, white and blue chanted, “We want Portugal! We want Portugal!” But what are…
World Jun 20 Meet ‘Claude,’ one of many displaced children seeking refuge in cities Three years ago, 13-year-old “Claude” -- a pseudonym used for his protection -- had to flee his home in the Democratic Republic of Congo when his village came under attack. He was separated from his mother and he hasn’t seen…
World Jun 16 What’s it take to get out of Guantanamo? Guantanamo inmate Fayiz Mohammed Ahmed al-Kandari put on a white cap and the traditional Middle Eastern white cotton shirt and pants on Thursday, in preparation for making his case to officials on why he no longer poses a risk to…
World Jun 13 What are the U.S.’s options in Iraq? After taking over Iraq’s second largest city Mosul, the Sunni insurgent group known as the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant set its sights on Baghdad, launching a debate over what the United States should do -- if anything…
World Jun 12 World Cup: Why the U.S. hasn’t fallen in love with the ‘beautiful game’ Most people acknowledge the United States hasn’t gotten fully on board the soccer train, though it seems to be gaining steam. We asked some soccer fans at the Spain-El Salvador pre-World Cup match in Washington, D.C., on June 7 for…
World Jun 11 In Brazil, soccer no longer ‘opiate’ of the masses Much has changed in Brazil since the last time it hosted the FIFA World Cup in 1950, including a more skeptical, informed and middle class audience.