Why Child Marriage Persists In Mexico
In Mexico, 1 in 5 girls marry before they're 18 — some as young as 11. Unlike the rest of the world, child marriage rates have barely fallen in the last 30 years.
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A New Ominous Clue In Search For Argentine Submarine
An apparent explosion occurred near where the submarine went missing, with 44 crew members aboard.
J.K. Rowling's 'Harry Potter' Translated To Scots, Marking 80th Language
Harry Potter and the Socerer's Stone has been translated to 79 languages. Today, it was published in its 80th translation — Scots.
Who Is Zimbabwe's New Leader, Emmerson Mnangagwa?
After Robert Mugabe resigned, Emmerson Mnangagwa returned to his country Thursday and asked "all genuine patriotic Zimbabweans to come together."
Rohingya Refugees Say They Are Too Scared To Return To Myanmar
Myanmar and Bangladesh say they have signed an agreement to allow the return of Rohingya refugees who fled to Bangladesh. But many Rohingya say they are too scared of violent attacks in Myanmar to return home.
Zimbabwean Journalist Shares What She Hopes For The Country's Future
After 37 years in power, Zimbabwe's President, Robert Mugabe has stepped down. He's been in power for most of journalist Wadzanai Mhute's life. She shares her memories of a pre-Mugabe Zimbabwe, reflections on the years of his rule, and her hopes for her country's future with NPR's Ari Shapiro.
Putin Is Working To Build Alliances With Leaders The U.S. Often Distances Itself From
Russia's president has had a flurry of meetings with leaders from the Middle East and beyond. Critics say he's trying to exploit what the Kremlin sees as inattention from the Trump administration.
Myanmar And Bangladesh Announce Tentative Deal On Rohingya Crisis
Myanmar and Bangladesh say they've agreed on terms for the return of hundreds of thousands of refugees to Myanmar. Rohingya Muslims have been fleeing violence the U.S. describes as "ethnic cleansing."
Zimbabwe Gets A New Leader For The First Time
Zimbabwe gets a new president Friday, just the second in its 37-year history. It's still unclear exactly what fate awaits the country's outgoing leader, Robert Mugabe.
Myanmar, Bangladesh Announce Tentative Deal To Repatriate Rohingya Refugees
Myanmar says it is ready to accept refugees back into the country, but many details of the deal are unclear.