World Archives

World — March 30, 2014

Myanmar’s Victims Tell Their Stories

The "Humans of Myanmar" takes a personal look at the atrocities taking place in the region -- ordinary folk are photographed and their stories told. … [Read more...]

World — March 24, 2014

Jewish Hospital Helps All in Tehran

When President Hassan Rouhani donated $400,000 to Tehran’s only Jewish hospital, Administrator Dr. Morsadegh, himself Jewish-Iranian, was pleased but not surprised. The hospital serves all Iranians, … [Read more...]

World — March 20, 2014

Afghan Elections: Why Voting Mattered

In this video excerpt, foreign correspondent Margaret Warner discusses the recent Afghan elections. … [Read more...]

World — March 12, 2014

Overflowing Camps Turn Fleeing Syrians Away

Refugees fleeing Syria find Turkish camps overcrowded. Many have to look for shelter elsewhere. … [Read more...]

World — March 12, 2014

Afghan Interpreters Hit U.S. Visa Roadblocks

One good turn may not deserve another, as promised U.S. visas prove elusive for loyal Afghan interpreters. … [Read more...]

World — March 9, 2014

2014 India General Elections in Photos

This photo essay walks the viewer through India's five-week-long 2014 general election, in which a record 550 million people voted, electing Narendra Modi as Prime Minister. … [Read more...]

Faith, Women, World — March 3, 2014

What Country Has A Long History of Female Imams…?

Though less than 4% of China's population is Muslim, they have a rare history of female Imams and mosques dedicated to women. … [Read more...]

Women, World — March 2, 2014

Feminist Looks Beyond Victimization Stereotypes

In an eye-popping report for SALON, Muslim feminist Maria Khwaja looks beyond the extreme mistreatment of women in the Middle East to the systems in place to help them. … [Read more...]

World — February 28, 2014

Afghan Election: Results are Startling

Roughly the same percentage of eligible voters turned out in the recent Afghan elections as in the American presidential race of 2012. By definition, every Afghan vote was a vote against the Taliban. … [Read more...]