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Lebanon, for years was seen as a model of both economic progress and resilience in the Middle East, but mismanagement and corruption have led to prolonged protests and economic collapse. Now, the Lebanese currency has lost most of its value and an estimated 70 percent of its people need aid
A Pakistani schoolteacher is selling fried peas on the streets after the closure of his private school. Many private schoolteachers in the country are not receiving their salaries due to school closures caused by the coronavirus pandemic
The death of African American George Floyd in May while in the custody of Minneapolis police has renewed conversations about whether having more women in law enforcement may lower the use of excessive force. “Women in Blue,” a recent documentary by Deidre Fishel showcases de- escalation skills by female police officers at the Minneapolis police department. It also presents challenges for women in a male dominated field
After the United States, Brazil has the world’s highest number of COVID-19 deaths and confirmed cases – turning the South American nation into a coronavirus hotspot. Despite this grim situation, Brazil’s biggest cities – São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro – have decided to reopen businesses, even as epidemiologists warn that the rising death toll from the pandemic could grow exponentially
A small demonstration was held as members of the new Serbian parliament were sworn in on August 3. The protesters said the June 21 parliamentary election was rigged, and part of the opposition had boycotted it
When a journalist in Benin announced on Facebook that she was “tired” of sexual harassment in the workplace, her post went viral. Angéla Kpeidja has sparked an ongoing discussion in and beyond the West African country’s newsrooms. Now she’s encouraging other women to come forward and help fight the problem
The internet has opened new frontiers of music for people looking for something other than popular Top 40 radio fare. In France, for instance, the music scene is soaking up some new sounds from the African continent
A mental health therapist offers tips for easing stress during the pandemic
To vote in the U.S. presidential election, a potential voter must be a U.S. citizen,
be 18 years old on or before Election Day and meet residency requirements, which vary from state to state….See all the men who held the highest office in the land, from George Washington to Donald Trump
Medical staff in the Issyk-Kul region of Kyrgyzstan say they are continuing to struggle to treat COVID-19 patients and lack critical medicine, equipment, and staff. In a local hospital, most staff have been infected and several have died