Jordanian Prime Minister Resigns After Large Anti-Government Protests
In the Middle Eastern country of Jordan, widespread protests have brought down the prime minister and his cabinet, following some of the country’s biggest anti-government protests in years.
How a global crusade is working to save the improbable reef of Cartagena
Luis David Lizcano-Sandoval is looking for just the right spot to descend. With his hand-held GPS unit at the ready, the marine biologist from the University of Valle in Cali, Colombia, issues instructions to our boat’s driver, Pablo: a la izquierda, …
In areas displaced by Boko Haram, the lure of home comes with risk
Recommended: Canvas cities: Does the world need a new model for refugee camps? Over the past decade, nearly 3 million people in the Lake Chad region have fled their homes, most of them northern Nigerians escaping guerrilla attacks by the Islamist ins…
The Lies We Tell About Foreign Aid
In his new book, Pablo Yanguas argues that fudged numbers, shallow aid projects and politics have created a dysfunctional aid system.
Mexico’s big moment – and one for the US, too
Mexicans are preparing to vote in elections that carry big implications for both their country and the United States. The front-runner in the presidential campaign is Andrés Manuel Lopéz Obrador, commonly known as AMLO, a former mayor of Mexico City. …
Tariffs On Aluminum Alienates Allies, Association CEO Says
Rachel Martin talks to Heidi Brock, president and CEO of the Aluminum Association, an industry group that represents the interests of the U.S. aluminum industry.
Protesters Demonstrate Against Economic Measures Proposed In Jordan
Protesters were out in cities across Jordan demonstrating against IMF-backed austerity measures that include a new income tax. In the Capital Amman, protesters are demanding a new government.
Guatemalan Woman’s Death Symbolizes Risks Migrants Take To Get To The U.S.
A 22-year-old accountant was buried over the weekend in her village in Guatemala. She was trying to enter the U.S. to pursue further education when she was killed by a U.S. border patrol agent.
Trade Talks In Beijing End With No Deal Between U.S. And China
The U.S. and China concluded a weekend of trade talks in Beijing with tough talk and little more. Noel King talks to William Zarit, president of the American Chamber of Commerce in China.
One Woman’s Facebook Success Story: A Support Group For 1.7 Million
Inspired by the kidnapping of Nigerian schoolgirls, Lola Omolola started a Facebook group that soared in size and quickly became a support network for women around the globe.
Hooking Up Gets Easier To Do In Saudi Arabia
These days, some young people in the conservative kingdom also use Tinder to find a match.
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