ISIS Video Purports To Show Mass Beheading Of Coptic Christians
The footage is supposed to show militants from the self-declared Islamic State executing 21 Coptic Christians captured by the extremist group last week.
Africa
A Radio Journalist Who Put His Life On The Line
Yusuf Ahmed Abukar covered stories about Somalia's poor and displaced. He was critical of the government and of militants. Then one day he got a text message that said someone was coming for him.
Nigeria Is On The Verge Of Bidding Goodbye To Polio
It's the last country in Africa where polio is hanging on. The good news: There hasn't been a case in more than six months. But that doesn't mean the virus is history.
Boko Haram Ventures Out Of Nigeria, Hitting Village In Chad
The Islamist extremist group that has killed and kidnapped thousands in Nigeria is increasingly expanding its area of operation as it reportedly tries to establish an independent state.
The U.S. Helped Beat Back Ebola — Only Not In The Way You Might Think
The deployment of troops to build treatment centers and train health workers didn't pan out as planned. But as most of the troops are being withdrawn, it is clear the U.S. still made a difference.
U.N. Calls On EU To Expand Rescue Of Migrants In Mediterranean
The High Commissioner for Refugees wants the European Union to expand its Operation Triton to intercept and rescue would-be migrants, most of them trying to reach Italy.
Egyptian Judge Grants Bail To Al-Jazeera English Journalists
The move is seen as possibly boding well for the fate of the two journalists for the news outlet who are still on trial for allegedly aiding the banned Muslim Brotherhood.
The Ebola Diaries: Trying To Heal Patients You Can't Touch
Starting in October, an American doctor wrote almost every day, for six weeks, while she treated Ebola patients. Her eloquent writings offer a deeper look into a world we've had only glimpses of.
Sneak Peek At The Ebola Diaries: A Doctor Opens Her Heart, Journal
For six weeks, an American doctor blogged almost every day while volunteering at an Ebola treatment center. Her writings offer a rare look into a world we've only gotten glimpses of.
India's Philanthropist-Surgeon Delivers Cardiac Care Henry Ford-Style
With an assembly line of operating theaters in India, Dr. Devi Shetty is determined to deliver affordable health care to anyone in need.