Why Sex Scandals Persist In The Humanitarian Aid World
Staffers and researchers were disturbed by the Oxfam scandal in Haiti — but not shocked. "This is a sector-wide problem," says human rights lawyer Megan Nobert.
Global Health
First Human Case From New Bird Flu: How Many More Strains Are Out There?
The case of a Chinese woman adds to a growing list of avian flu strains to keep an eye on, including ones that are deadly and contagious. So why are there so many?
Deaths From Gun Violence: How The U.S. Compares With The Rest Of The World
The U.S. has the 31st highest rate in the world: 3.85 deaths due to gun violence per 100,000 people in 2016. That was eight times higher than the rate in Canada, for example.
Bill Gates Addresses 'Tough Questions' On Poverty And Power
The billionaire philanthropist says the country needs a simpler system to help the poor navigate housing, health care and job opportunities.
Refugee Boy Makes Magic Out Of Plastic And String
In a bleak Rohingya refugee camp in Bangladesh, a 10-year-old boy has found a way to bring joy to other kids.
You Don't Want To Know What Was In Abby Beckley's Eye
It felt like there was an eyelash trapped in her eye. But that wasn't the problem.
With $100 And A Lot Of Moxie, She's Made Her Mark In Animation
Using birthday money and some donations, 19-year-old Jubilanté Cutting started a nonprofit to get animation training for young people in Guyana. Her efforts have won her an 'Innovation Award.'
Trump Proposes Deep Cuts In Detecting Disease Outbreaks Worldwide
The budget would eliminate $120 million a year from an ambitious U.S. program that aims to set up an early-warning system for infectious diseases.
Blue Dye Kills Malaria Parasites — But There Is One Catch
Methylene blue used to be an anti-malarial treatment but fell out of favor. Researchers wondered, what if it were added to a current medication?
Reuters Publishes Story Of Myanmar Massacre After 2 Journalists Arrested
Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo have been detained by Myanmar since December. Now you can read the story they were working on, describing in detail the killing of 10 Rohingya men by villagers and troops.