The World
Indonesia's smoking problem
A 2008 report showed 29 percent of Indonesians aged 10 and above smoke an average of 12 cigarettes a day.
Bhutan's hydropower ambitions
Bhutan intends to increase production of hydropower to keep up with growing energy needs and spur economic growth.
South Korea Awarded 2018 Winter Olympics
After two consecutive unsuccessful bids, Pyeongchang finally gets its chance to host Olympic games.
Sushi industry hurting from radiation scare
The sushi industry in Japan in disarray after speculation that the Fukushima nuclear disaster may have contaminated fish from the region.
Caught in terror watch list limbo
People with no terrorist connections who find themselves on the US watch list have a hard time getting off the list.
Georgia businesses suffering from state immigration law
Georgia's tough new immigration law is hurting the state's agriculture industry.
Palestinian statehood, Israeli resistance and US reaction
Palestine seeks recognition as an independent state, as the Israel government rallies for global opposition.
Killing a killer disease
William Foege, one of the scientists who led the global campaign that eradicated smallpox, talks about the other six diseases he'd like to kill off.
Young Cambodians struggle with Khmer Rouge past
As four former leaders of Cambodia's Khmer Rouge regime go on trial, younger generations in the country are told little about past atrocities.
Palestinian cartoonist Majed Badra accused of anti-Semitism
With visa approved and plane ticket in hand, Palestinian cartoonist Majed Badra was uninvited from a trip to the United States.
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