Development & Education

November 19, 2020

Alexei Dudoladov has been forced to go to great lengths — or rather, great heights — to take courses on the internet.

India guards against China’s growing regional plans

November 17, 2020

Leaders in Delhi have resisted Beijing’s efforts to pull India into networks that China leads or dominates, including the Belt and Road Initiative and China-Pakistan Economic Corridor.

Reproductive rights

Marie Stopes International name change will ‘put a focus on the future’ of reproductive choice, CEO says

The World

November 17, 2020

The leading global health organization announced a name change to MSI Reproductive Choices because their namesake, Marie Stopes, was a supporter of eugenics. CEO Simon Cooke talks with The World's host Marco Werman about the name change and the future of MSI.

Coronavirus Conversations

Pandemic set to widen global inequality

Innovation Hub

November 16, 2020

If you thought you lived in an unequal world before, get ready.

Reproductive rights

In Italy, religious organizations' 'fetus graves' reignite abortion debate

The World

November 11, 2020

Catholic and conservative groups are slowly chipping away at abortion rights in Italy, where abortion has been legal since 1978.

He survived torture in a Syrian prison. Now, he’s set to study in the US.

The World

November 10, 2020

Omar Alshogre was a teenager when security forces in Syria arrested him for participating in demonstrations. He was imprisoned and tortured. Last month, Alshogre learned he had been accepted to Georgetown University.

Development

By building Bogotá metro, China makes a new breakthrough in Latin America

The World

November 05, 2020

The construction project by Chinese government-owned companies is a major feat for a city that has long sought to join other South American capitals with rail systems.

Extremism

Afghans mourn the loss of young lives in ISIS attacks

The World

November 04, 2020

ISIS, as well as the Taliban, have stepped up their attacks in Afghanistan amid peace talks between the Afghan government and the Taliban.

Foreign policy

US election could have profound effect on Bolsonaro's Brazil

The World

November 03, 2020

Repercussions from the American presidential contest are being felt around the world, and Brazil — where people are closely following the electoral race — is no exception.