Congo’s retreat from democracy After more than 16 years in power, the Democratic Republic of Congo's President Joseph Kabila was to step down after his term expired in...
Gay rights in Russia Over the past year, authorities in the Russian republic of Chechnya have reportedly arrested dozens of gay men, in some cases imprisoning them for...
Turkey’s dying democracy Fifteen years ago, Turkey was the great democratic beacon of the Islamic world. Back then Turkey’s current President Recep Tayyip Erdogan was...
The killer robot debate Advances in technology have transformed modern armies. But as robotics and artificial intelligence progress, so do the chances that militaries...
Famine stalks South Sudan, Somalia The United Nations says that the world is facing the worst food crisis since World War II. Two of the hardest hit countries are in East Africa. In...
Correa critic barred entry to Ecuador "There has to be an end to an era of silencing people and impeding them from going to the streets to discuss the problems with the...
Amazonia’s last uncontacted tribes They survive by hunting and gathering in the forest or by cultivating gardens with handmade tools. In some cases, they don't wear clothing and speak...
Saudi executions rise despite criticism [program] Even as the number of executions is set to hit a 25 year-low in the U.S., the use of the death penalty is on the rise globally. One country that is...
Amazonia’s last uncontacted tribes They survive by hunting and gathering in the forest or by cultivating gardens with handmade tools. In some cases, they don't wear clothing and speak...
Ethiopia’s state of emergency Until recently, Ethiopia has been hailed as an African success story. After a decade of strong economic growth, the country has begun to shed its...
