Matthew Brunwasser

Bulgarian Church Officials Select New Leader

Bulgarian Church officials picked a new leader over the weekend. It should have been a solemn occasion. But the church is embroiled in scandal, even as the government is on the verge of collapse.

Bulgarian Church Officials Select New Leader

Russia's New Required Religion Class for 4th Graders

Russia's New Required Religion Class for 4th Graders

Turkish Border Town Struggling in Face of Ongoing Syria Crisis

Turkish Border Town Struggling in Face of Ongoing Syria Crisis

Preserving the Cold War in Sunny California

Preserving the Cold War in Sunny California
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In Turkey's Last Armenian Village, a Place to Get Away From it All

In Turkey's Last Armenian Village, a Place to Get Away From it All
Esma Redžepova, queen of gypsy music.

Esma Redzepova, the queen of gypsy music

Esma Redzepova, known as the "Queen of Gypsy Music" for her voice and humanitarian work, adds "politician" to her resume.

Esma Redzepova, the queen of gypsy music

Where Roma Run the Show

We are looking for a European country that's home to one of the the world's biggest self-governing Roma communities.

Where Roma Run the Show

Syrian soldiers refusing to shoot civilians executed, say reports

Accusations are emerging that Syrian Special Forces were ordered to kill any soldiers who refused to shoot civilians, but information about the conflict in Syria remains murky.

Syrian soldiers refusing to shoot civilians executed, say reports

Syrian Military Defectors Report Executions for Refusing to Shoot Civilians

Syrian Military defectors in Turkey talk about the role of the military in the uprising. Divisions within the military are deepening over violence against civilians. Orders to shoot protesters are enforced with executions.

Syrian Military Defectors Report Executions for Refusing to Shoot Civilians

Breaking with Serbia Tough for Kosovo Serbs

It isn't easy becomming a member of the UN, even if most countries want you there. Just ask the breakaway state of Kosovo.

Breaking with Serbia Tough for Kosovo Serbs

EU Forces Thaw in Kosovo's Frozen Conflict

The European Union requires candidates for membership to have peaceful relations with their neighbors. Twelve years after the Kosovo War, the governments of Kosovo and Serbia are trying to normalize relations.

EU Forces Thaw in Kosovo's Frozen Conflict

Slideshow: An Ancient Capital of Culinary Delights

The Geo Quiz is looking for the capital of a famous ancient empire that counts roasted lamb guts as one of its favorite snacks.

Slideshow: An Ancient Capital of Culinary Delights
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Syrian Opposition Leads the Revolution DIY-style

Syrian opposition activists are fighting an uphill revolution. They don't have much experience but they're trying their best under the circumstances.

Syrian Opposition Leads the Revolution DIY-style

Turkey Silences Refugees' Stories of Atrocities in Syria

Syrians fleeing their country are grateful to Turkey for opening its border but at the same time, many feel like prisoners in the refugee camps.

Turkey Silences Refugees' Stories of Atrocities in Syria

Slideshow: Turkey Village Now Main Route for Syrian Refugees

The village of Guvecci has become an important route for refugees fleeing Syria

Slideshow: Turkey Village Now Main Route for Syrian Refugees