Q&A: J Is For Jihad
A new book argues that education aid, when done badly, can bring the opposite of peace.
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2014 A Year Of 'Unspeakable Brutality' For Children In Conflict Zones
The United Nations Children's Fund says that an estimated 230 million children around the world live in countries where there are armed conflicts.
Santa's Black-Faced Helpers Are Under Fire In The Netherlands
Since the 19th century, Christmas in the Netherlands has always included Santa's helpers, known as Black Pete. He's a Christmas tradition to some and a racist stereotype to others.
U.K. Lawmaker Apologizes For Playing 'Candy Crush Saga' At Hearing
Nigel Mills said his actions "fell short of what is expected of a member of Parliament." But a colleague defended him, saying hearings were "boring" and he himself had had trouble staying awake.
A Syrian Entrepreneur Looks To Build The Amazon Of The Arab World
Souq.com, created by U.S.-educated Ronaldo Mouchawar, has a strong presence in the Middle East. Since the boom in cell phones in the region, "you can feel the crescendo" in its tech sector, he says.
Typhoon Death Toll Rises In Philippines, Though Devastation Less Than Feared
Hagupit, now a tropical storm, forced more than a million people into shelters when it hit. At least 21 people are dead. But it spared the Philippines the devastation of last year's Typhoon Haiyan.
Ebola, Schmebola — You Still Have To Look Good!
Liberians aren't letting a brutal epidemic put a crimp in their amazing sense of fashion. The streets are still full of stylish folks, because as the local saying goes, "Looking good is business."
With Ebola Cases Down, Officials Worry Liberians Aren't Worried Enough
Treatment units in Liberia stand nearly empty, but a dozen or so Ebola cases still appear each day, with clusters in Monrovia and rural areas. The CDC's chief there wants the nation to stay alert.
Liberian Businesses Reopen Their Doors, But Customers Are Wary
The Ebola outbreak shuttered shops, cafes and offices. As the situation eases, many have now opened again — but as restaurant owner Mama Quaye can testify, business is hardly booming.
IOC Unveils Changes Including Lower Bidding Costs, More Sports At Olympics
The changes adopted today at a two-day meeting in Monaco include a new Olympic channel. They are all part of biggest change in decades to the International Olympic Committee.