China And U.S., Titans Of Carbon Pollution, Move To Cut Gases
China and the U.S. account for more than a third of greenhouse gases — making it vital that any broad climate plans include the pair.
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Turning Weapons Into High-End Watches
A high-end jewelry company recycles the components of assault rifles into watches, rings and other luxe jewelry items. Each sale then funds the destruction of weapons in Africa.
Russia And The West: Close Encounters Of The Cold War Kind
Russia and Western countries have had several close encounters in the air and at sea recently. Russia says these are just routine military exercises, but NATO and its Nordic partners are alarmed.
12 Women Die, Dozens Hospitalized After Sterilization Procedures In India
Since the 1960s, sterilization has been a prevalent method of contraception for women in India. Renee Montagne talks to Annie Gowen of The Washington Post about the recent botched sterilizations
Critics Say Myanmar Still Lacks Press Freedoms
An activist-turned-journalist was recently killed while in military custody. Renee Montagne talks to Ma Thida, a writer and longtime aid to democracy leader Aung San Suii Kyi, about his death.
Swiss Health Officials Try New Ways To Combat Ebola
Health officials in Switzerland say they're planning to test some experimental Ebola therapies in West Africa next month. The tests will take place at Ebola clinics set up by Doctors Without Borders.
Climate Change Deal Requires U.S., China To Overhaul Energy Use
Experts who've parsed the numbers offered by the two countries say it's not enough to keep climate from overheating seriously. It is seen as a benchmark by which governments can be held accountable.
Obama In Myanmar For Summit With Southeast Asian Leaders
President Obama is in Myanmar amid U.S. concerns that the country's progress toward true democracy is not running smoothly.
Ebola In 3-D: A Video Game To Guide Health Care Workers Through A Ward
Oh no, I touched my face! Uh-oh, I sat on a bed. A hackathon is developing a video game to train doctors and nurses volunteering for Ebola duty in West Africa.
The Rare Place Where Israelis And Iranians Play Together
Iran and Israel are sworn enemies, but Germany is neutral ground where people from those countries can collaborate musically. Sistanagila, an Israeli-Iranian ensemble, is doing just that.