Three Forlorn Presidents Bring Ebola Wish List To The World Bank
The leaders of Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone pleaded for help at the annual World Bank-IMF meeting: "This slower-than-the-virus response needs to change."
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Doctors Without Borders Changed The Way We Heal The World
It's no surprise the group called for a big response to Ebola back in June. Doctors Without Borders, the world's first humanitarian medical group, has a history of speaking up when others are silent.
Help Wanted: Unlikely Geniuses To Solve Public Health Problems
The Grand Challenge is a new tradition in the world of public health: asking anyone (and everyone) to come up with innovations. The latest assignment: design cooler protective gear for Ebola teams.
Smen Is Morocco's Funky Fermented Butter That Lasts For Years
Like Indian ghee, smen evolved as a way to keep a tasty cooking fat around for a long time. But smen is blessed with a flavor and aroma that's a lot like blue cheese.
Where In The World Is Kim Jong Un?
The North Korean dictator hasn't been seen in more than a month, leading to speculation he might have been deposed or is merely indisposed.
The War With No Name
After two months, the U.S. bombing campaign in Iraq and Syria has not yet dealt a major blow to the Islamic State. And the Pentagon still hasn't come up with a moniker for the operation.
Hospital: Condition Of Spanish Nurse With Ebola Is Deteriorating
The hospital declined to elaborate on details of Teresa Romero Ramos, 44, who was admitted earlier this week after apparently contracting the disease from a patient she was treating.
The Indian Film Scene Diversifies, Even As Bollywood Dominates
When you hear about Indian film, you most often hear about the sprawling Indian film scene. But young filmmakers with other points of view are making a splash of their own.
Turkey: Unilateral Ground Operation Against ISIS 'Unrealistic'
Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu says his country cannot be expected to go it alone to protect Kurds inside Syria against militants with the self-declared Islamic State.
Hong Kong Officials Call Off Talks With Student Activists
The Chinese territory's chief secretary, Carrie Lam, says a call from pro-democracy forces to step up protests if concessions aren't made has undermined the dialogue.