Kabul's Police Chief Steps Down Amid Stepped-Up Taliban Attacks
The resignation of Gen. Zahir Zahir came after a series of attacks against foreigners in the capital that are attributed to the Taliban.
South Africa
The Guy Who Delivers HIV Medicine On His Bicycle
A South African teenager got tired of waiting in the clinic for his grandparents' HIV meds. So he came up with a solution. All it took was a bicycle.
Yes, Doctor, I Took My Anti-HIV Meds (But Really, I Didn't)
African women signed up for a trial to test pills and gels that can prevent HIV. They swore they were complying. Only they weren't. Reasons range from conspiracy theories to ... skin care.
A Smartphone Gadget Pumps Up Breast-Milk Banks
Access to breast-milk banks is a problem in the developing world. A smartphone accessory could save lives by allowing health workers to set up mini milk banks anywhere.
Grannies Taking Care Of Grannies Is Good For Everyone
Who better to check on the health of older folks than other older folks? That's what AgeWell Global, an innovative program in South Africa, is doing.
He Fixed South Africa's AIDS Policy, Now He's Out To Fight Salt
Health Minister Aaron Motsolaedi faced an HIV/AIDS crisis when he took office in 2009. He's made great progress on that front. His new campaign: Convincing South Africans to live healthier lives.
A Happy Marriage, A Terrible Secret, A Healthy Baby
They were married in South Africa. The next day, he told his bride he was HIV positive. Soon after, she tested positive. And she thought nothing in her life would ever go right.
Pistorius Found Guilty Of Culpable Homicide
The double-amputee track star showed no emotion as the verdict was read in a South African courtroom. He faces a maximum of 15 years on the charge, which is roughly equivalent to manslaughter.
Judge In Pistorius Trial Rules Out Murder
South African Judge Thokozile Masipa, who has yet to render her final verdict in the jury-less trial, says the prosecution failed to prove premeditated murder.
South Africans Ponder A Nation Without Mandela
The anti-apartheid hero has been a unifying force in South Africa, particularly for the ruling African National Congress. There's concern, however, that xenophobia, racism and political infighting may grow once the "father of the nation" dies.