south africa, talks with the monitor ahead of the human rights award ceremony. focus congo ebola crisis: to fight disease, an anthropologist heals distrust congo's ebola outbreak is not just a health crisis. it's also a social crisis – and it's this anthropologist's job to heal it. in pictures ice sculptures...
catalysts. but many share a common root: deep and growing discontent with democracy. for canada, airliner tragedy in iran is deeply personal the crash of the ukrainian passenger jet in iran hit canada and its large iranian community hard, as most of those aboard had ties to the country. in pictures ice sculptures...
and security, and the country's core democratic principles. first look protests across india denounce religion-based citizenship law the law, which creates a path to citizenship based on religion but excludes muslims, has sparked student protests and violent clashes with police. in pictures ice sculptures...
threats to the global economy. the outlook has shifted notably. first look boeing ceo out; board seeks to renew confidence amid crashes boeing said earlier it was suspending production of the max. it has come under fierce criticism on capitol hill over the rollout of the jetliner. in pictures ice sculptures...
readers share a range of stories. some left college debt-free, but others are still feeling its stifling effects. in pictures ice sculptures: frozen delights sparkle and shine cold art: a girl takes pictures in the gallery of russian ice sculpture in moscow on dec. , . view gallery more commentary view...
shooting down a civilian plane after denying its role hints at a new introspection and humility, even if forced. sudan races for peace, then democracy an incomplete democratic revolution has wisely focused on talks to end armed movements to unite africa's third-largest country. in pictures ice sculptures...
how trump tips his hand on mideast 'realities.' in the policy switch on west bank settlements, america's aspirational status as "honest broker" between israel and the palestinians is at stake. in pictures ice sculptures: frozen delights sparkle and shine cold art: a girl takes pictures in the gallery...
trump's first term, and undoubtedly will be his longest lasting. first look under us executions for fifth-straight year, report says even as the justice department moves to resume capital punishment, nationwide use of the death penalty continues to contract, a new report finds. in pictures ice sculptures...
taiwan's voters look likely to say, 'no thanks.' taiwan's election jan. looks likely to bring a second term for president tsai ing-wen, suggesting china's increasing pressure has backfired. in pictures ice sculptures: frozen delights sparkle and shine cold art: a girl takes pictures in the gallery of...
official roles, but many details are still to be worked out. french pension-reform strikes hide deeper issue – distrust of politics french protesters took to the streets against proposed pension reforms, but a deep distrust of politics is the greater cause of the public unrest. in pictures ice sculptures...