VIDEO: The Taliban Hated Her Art, But She Became An Artist Anyway
Sughra Hussainy, a 27-year-old artist from Afghanistan, never imagined her talent in traditional Persian calligraphy would take her around the world.
Global Health
What's Killing The World's Teenagers? Road Accidents, Suicide, Floods
Teenagers are an overlooked group when it comes to global health. A new report offers often surprising insights into the threats to their health and well-being.
Are You More Sympathetic Because She's British, And Not Syrian?
A new video ad from Save the Children shows a girl going through the harrowing journey of a Syrian refugee — only she's British and it takes place in London.
How The Zika Virus Damages The Brain
Experiments on mice have given scientists an understanding of how the virus causes severe brain malformations.
Fighting Zika Is About Protecting Pregnant Women, Fauci Says
Officials ask for $1.9 billion to fight Zika but no funds have been allocated yet. Renee Montagne talks to Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases.
Public Health Professor: Because Of Zika, Rio Olympics 'Must Not Proceed'
If half a million tourists come to Rio, there is a risk one could catch Zika, return home and seed a new outbreak, says public health professor Amir Attaran.
Dancing With The South African Star: Keo Motsepe
Keo Motsepe reflects on what dancing has taught him — and what he's teaching folks about his homeland.
They're The Invisible Ones: Refugees Who Aren't Officially Refugees
Nearly 28 million people were displaced within their own country last year by conflict and natural catastrophe. And they're especially hard to help.
As War Dangers Multiply, Doctors Without Borders Struggles To Adapt
More airstrikes. More kidnappings. How will the medical aid group protect its workers, patients and hospitals in a more threatening world?
What Kenya Can Teach The U.S. About Menstrual Pads
Political pressure is the reason for Kenya's progressive policies — with credit to female leaders as well as some men who have taken on the issue.