Elizabeth Gillis

The World Intern

Elizabeth Gillis is an intern at The World

Almost till his death, Mandela remained on the US terrorism watch list

December 6, 2013Global Politics

Former President Nelson Mandela is now a symbol for peace around the world. But until five years ago, he still had a very different label — on a US list of terrorists.

Protests in Kenya aim to spur outrage over violence against women

November 1, 2013Conflict & Justice

Azza Al Shmasani alights from her car after driving in defiance of the ban in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia in 2011.

Women take the wheel across the Middle East, and not everyone is pleased

October 25, 2013Conflict & Justice

When money’s tight, the $6 latte is one of the first things to go for South Koreans

October 24, 2013Business, Economics and Jobs

Members of the United Nations Security Council vote unanimously to approve a resolution on Syria's chemical arsenal on September 27, 2013.

Thanks, but no thanks, says Saudi Arabia to the UN Security Council

October 18, 2013Global Politics

For a high school government teacher, the US political mess is educational gold

October 17, 2013Development & Education

Everything is a teachable moment, if you are a good teacher. US government classes have rarely been this lively.

Actor Patrick Troughton as Doctor Who in 1967.

‘Lost’ Doctor Who episodes found in Nigeria are delighting the Whovian fan cult

October 11, 2013Arts, Culture & Media

Fans are cheering. Critcs’ eyes are rolling. But nine long-lost episodes of the sci-fi classic BBC show, Doctor Who, have been found, cleaned up and released on iTunes.

Why bitcoin is not likely to be the currency of the future

October 4, 2013Business, Economics and Jobs

Bitcoins are getting popular, but there are big obstacles ahead for the virtual currency. One is that bitcoins are popular with drug cartels and those selling other illicit goods.