Allison Jackson

Lizzy Tomei

Mexico

Lifestyle

Mazatlán draws a lot of tourists — mainly from Mexico —  who come for the beaches, great food and a party scene. But thanks to the April 8 total eclipse, thousands came from all over the world, including many scientists and astronomy enthusiasts. 

Science

A total solar eclipse in Mazatlán draws thousands of international tourists 

Tens of thousands attend Friday prayers at Al-Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem

Israel-Hamas war

Tens of thousands attend Friday prayers at Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem

The sun rises over a Mosque on the Persian Gulf in Al-Khobar, Saudi Arabia, Sept. 9, 1990.

Lifestyle & Belief

Saudi Arabia’s conservative clerics have a new relationship with the government under Mohammed bin Salman

Brazil marks the 60th anniversary of its military coup

A convoy of Brazilian army troops, tanks and other vehicles pauses on the way to Rio de Janeiro, on April 1, 1964, after conspirators in the country's military high command overthrew the government and forced Brazilian President João Goulart to flee. 

History

Brazil remembers the 1964 coup and victims of the dictatorship 

GlobalPost

Photo Essay

Day of the Dead 2012: Guadalajara, Mexico

For migrants, crossing Mexico is increasingly challenging

Migration

Migrants say crossing Mexico has become increasingly challenging

Israelis mark 6 months since Hamas' attacks in the south of the country

Israelis mark 6 months since attacks in the south of the country

What is the US' role at this moment in the Middle East?

US National Security Council spokesman on  heightened tensions between Iran and Israel: ‘We don’t want to see this conflict widen and deepen’

Ukraine artillery and air defense shortages

Ukraine

Ukraine faces artillery and air defense shortages

Former model shines spotlight on Indigenous fashion in Vancouver

The Red Dress night honored murdered and missing Indigenous women, and girls, Two Spirit and LGBTQ+ people in Canada and worldwide.

Fashion

They call her a ‘Mountain Mover’ — Founder of Vancouver Indigenous Fashion Week revolutionizes the runway

Parents of hostages Hersh Goldberg-Polin speak up about latest deal to get son home

Parents of hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin speak up about latest deal to get him home

Palestinians in the West Bank fight for access to water

‘We have to cut back on everything’: Palestinian farmers in West Bank say water is in short supply

Cultural center 'Feelbeit' provides safe space for Jews and Arabs in Jerusalem

‘Sacred refuge:’ This cultural center provides a safe space for Jews and Arabs in Jerusalem

Former chief of staff in Israeli air force says there is no endgame in Gaza

‘There’s always a day after’: Former chief of staff in Israeli air force talks about an endgame in Gaza

In Israel, many voters see a postwar future without 'Bibi' Netanyahu

Conflict & Justice

‘We need to fix the country’: Israelis ponder a post-war future 

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