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U.S. Census Bureau figures show that more than one-third of the residents of Detroit, Michigan, live below the poverty line, and more than half of children younger than 18 don’t have enough to eat
In the Ugandan capital, one man is using the game of kings to help children of the slums. Robert Katende founded the Som Chess Academy in an effort to keep kids off the streets and teach them the thinking skills to help them get ahead in life
make it easier for you to plan a trip, I’ve highlighted some of the most popular countries and best places to visit in Africa, as well as what to see and do there, when to go, and where to stay. Hopefully this primer will get you motivated to hop on a plane—it’s worth the long flight to get there
Francis’ January visit was dominated by the clergy abuse scandal there, and featured unprecedented protests against a papal visit: churches were firebombed and riot police used water cannons to quell demonstrations
On the surface, much has changed in Zimbabwe in the last year. In August, the southern African nation elected its first new president in 37 years. But the nation’s economy continues to struggle, and citizens are wondering when things will turn around
Female circumcision — a practice that opponents call female genital mutilation — has been a coming-of-age ritual among the Maasai tribe of Kenya for generations
On social media, high follower numbers means greater influence and visibility, which can impact public opinion and offer lucrative financial deals for the account holders
In recent days, alumnae of the ORT Jewish community school, including the daughter of Argentine politician Daniel Filmus, have also publcly accused a school doctor of sexually abusing them when they were between 13 and 14 years old
Eko is an entertainment company that’s putting viewers in the director’s chair with interactive TV shows and videos
Tennessee,USA wouldn’t be Tennessee without country music, and the latter is hard to imagine without the recognizable sounds of the banjo