Congolese Doctor Denis Mukwege Receives Sakharov Prize
The gynecological surgeon's Panzi Hospital in eastern DRC has treated thousands of women who were victims of rape.
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Among The Young And Privileged In North Korea
American journalist Suki Kim spent six months teaching English at a North Korean University that serves the sons of the elite. She chronicles her experience in a new book, Without You, There Is No Us.
Tunisia's Emerging Tech Sector Hampered By Old Policies
When Tunisia's young people protested in 2011, they had one key demand: jobs. Now, despite new political leadership, that demand remains unmet — even in tech, the sector that offers the most promise.
Model Remembers Oscar De La Renta As An 'Extraordinary Gentleman'
Legendary fashion designer Oscar de la Renta died at the age of 82 on Monday. Audie Cornish talks to one of the women who modeled his clothing, Bethann Hardison.
Turkey's Call For Buffer Along Border Could Drag U.S. Into Syria
As a condition for further assistance in fighting the Islamic State, Turkey has requested the creation of a buffer zone just south of its border with Syria. Some U.S. officials are also calling for this, along with a no-fly zone.
3 American Teens Reportedly Suspected Of Trying To Join ISIS
Three Denver teens were stopped at a German airport and sent home to the U.S. Their disappearance was originally treated as a standard runaway case.
Israeli Homes, Decorated With A Shopping Spree In China
Some Israelis are flying to China to buy most everything they need to furnish a home. They say it's cheaper than buying in Israel, though there are also cautionary tales of shopping trips gone wrong.
Ambushes, Mines And Booby Traps: ISIS Militants Change Tack
In northern Iraq, Kurdish fighters have won back territory from the so-called Islamic State only to lose it again. ISIS is using a range of explosives, inflicting heavy Kurdish casualties.
Foreign Fighters A Fixture Of Conflict Throughout Modern History
Dutch bikers joined forces with Kurdish fighters in Iraq. Europeans have joined the ISIS ranks. But foreign fighters — volunteers that fight for a cause, and not for money — aren't a new idea. Robert Siegel talks with David Malet of the University of Melbourne, about foreign fighters over the last few centuries.
With New President, Economic Optimisim Returns To Afghanistan
For most of 2014, Afghanistan was suffering from economic paralysis as its presidential election teetered on the brink of collapse. The inauguration of President Ashraf Ghani eased tensions and buoyed optimism that business will turn around.