global development
Africans want fair shake from Chinese investors
China's investment in Africa is vast and growing, but in Zambia many are critical of China's approach and are concerned that they're not benefiting from investments.
Global mental health issues woefully overlooked
The United Nations has made it a goal to improve maternal and child health, but mental health issues around the world remain woefully overlooked.
Africa myth #3: Africa needs help from US celebrities
Of the many misconceptions about Africa, a major one appears to be that Africans can't seem to solve their problems without help from American celebrities.
Aborting girls increasingly common practice in India
As Indians become more prosperous and have access to technology that can tell them the sex of a fetus, they are increasingly choosing to abort girls.
Africa's HIV-positive women pressured not to have children
Across Africa, there have been organized efforts to prevent HIV-positive women from having children -- some are being paid, others being sterilized without their consent.
Syria's economy crippled by unrest, sanctions
US and European sanctions on Syria putting the hurt on an economy already reeling from instability and uncertainty.
US, Europe to unfreeze billions in Libyan assets
The US prepares to release $37 billion of Lybia's assets tied up in cash, real estate and shares of US companies.
Hedge funds buying massive tracts of African farmland
Over 148 million acres of farmland in Africa have been purchased by Western hedge funds in the last three years.
Why South American economies are booming
In contrast to the US, South American countries have recently seen a booming economy and low unemployment.
Somalia: What constitutes a famine
Food security experts were reluctant to use the famine label for East Africa's food crisis, but the U.N. has declared famine in parts of Somalia.
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