Society
After the war, a bittersweet Christmas in Gaza
December 24, 2014
After the war, a bittersweet Christmas in Gaza
A garland in hand, 11-year-old Sara decorates the family Christmas tree with her parents. But this year, the young Gazan…
After tough year, Iraqis flock to Baghdad market for holiday cheer
December 23, 2014
After tough year, Iraqis flock to Baghdad market for holiday cheer
Yaasub Ali stands inside his shop in Baghdad's Shorjah market surrounded by nearly empty shelves cleared of decorations by Iraqis…
Young Egyptian entrepreneurs gather for Youth to Business Forum workshop
December 23, 2014
Young Egyptian entrepreneurs gather for Youth to Business Forum workshop
Egypt's future entrepreneurs gathered Friday earlier this month for a rare chance to connect, collaborate and nurture their dreams in…
Cuba’s famed cigars get a foot in door of U.S. market
December 21, 2014
Cuba’s famed cigars get a foot in door of U.S. market
Milagros Diaz has been rolling cigars for 48 years, so long she cannot even smell tobacco anymore, and she is…
Zoo visitors escape angry chimpanzee, jump into crocodile-infested waters
December 21, 2014
Zoo visitors escape angry chimpanzee, jump into crocodile-infested waters
Zoo visitors tried to flee an attack from an angry chimpanzee who sent a man to the hospital on Saturday,…
Hero’s welcome for SAfrica’s first Miss World in 40 years
December 20, 2014
Hero’s welcome for SAfrica’s first Miss World in 40 years
South Africa on Saturday welcomed home Miss World winner Rolene Strauss with wild cheers and ululation.Hundreds turned up at O.R.…
Old rowers defy boredom
December 19, 2014
Old rowers defy boredom
You see a small boat from Al-Galaa Bridge. At first glance, they appear to be strong young men rowing, but…
White House releases snapshot of plan to rate U.S. colleges
December 19, 2014
White House releases snapshot of plan to rate U.S. colleges
The White House on Friday released a draft of its plan to rate U.S. colleges and tie federal aid to…
Rights groups criticize use of dog skin in China
December 18, 2014
Rights groups criticize use of dog skin in China
Dog skin produced by Chinese factories is used to make gloves, shoes and other products destined for export, footage provided…
Pope treats homeless to new sleeping bags
December 18, 2014
Pope treats homeless to new sleeping bags
Pope Francis marked his 78th birthday by ordering the distribution of hundreds of sleeping bags to homeless people in Rome,…