Seeing The News

March 18, 2019

Destruction and damage are widespread in eastern Ukraine. After five years of conflict many voters just one thing from this month's presidential election: peace.

Environment

'Worse than Voldemort' — global students' strike targets climate change

Reuters

March 15, 2019

Tens of thousands of school students around the world walked out of classes on Friday in a global strike to protest against government inaction on climate change.

Global Politics

Nerves fray, tempers flare as Venezuela blackout continues

Reuters

March 11, 2019

Furious Venezuelans have been lining up to buy water and fuel as the country continues to endure a nationwide blackout that has left already-scarce food rotting in shops, homes suffering for lack of water and cell phones without reception.

Arts, Culture & Media

Photos: Welcome to Tlaxiaco, the small Mexican city where 'Roma' star Yalitza Aparicio grew up

The World

February 20, 2019

Tlaxiaco is a small Mexican city that's in the spotlight for being the hometown of Yalitza Aparicio, the Oscar-nominated star of “Roma.” It’s also home to a rare binational radio program that airs both in Fresno, California, and Tlaxiaco, connecting residents to family members who have migrated north.

Culture

Photos: Thousands converge on US international airports to protest Trump's travel ban

The World

January 30, 2017

Throngs of protesters turned out at airports over the weekend to criticize President Donald Trump's Friday executive order suspending entry of all refugees to the US and blocking entry for citizens of seven specific countries.

Culture

PHOTOS: Surprise, anguish and celebration as the world watched Trump win the US presidency

The World

November 09, 2016

Americans across the country were glued to their televisions Tuesday night, watching election returns come in, leading to the election of Donald Trump. While the reaction to the news covered the emotional spectrum here in the US, it wasn't just Americans paying close attention. Here's a collection of photos from election parties around the world.

Global Politics

Kenya's riot police fired tear gas into a high school for no apparent reason (PHOTOS)

GlobalPost

May 26, 2016

There were protests for electoral reforms, but they weren't going on in this high school when police shot tear gas inside.

Conflict

This picture will break your heart

The World

March 31, 2015

This image of a young Syrian refugee is arresting — almost literally. Her hands seem to be raised in surrender as she stares right into the camera she thinks is a weapon. Juxtapose that against a conflict in Syria that rages on, and you have a photo that has shaken the Internet.

Media

Heidi Levine's war photos from Gaza keep a colleague's memory alive

The World

March 25, 2015

When photojournalist Anja Niedringhaus was killed in April 2014 while reporting in Afghanistan, the journalism community was stunned by her loss. Now the International Women's Media Foundation is carrying on her memory by honoring the work of photographer Heidi Levine with the first Anja Niedringhaus Award.

Arts

These artists remember the Fukushima disaster through their photography

The World

March 10, 2015

On the fourth anniversary of the tsunami and nuclear disaster, a museum displays photographers who not only recorded the event's physical effects but interpreted the tragedy's overarching significance.

Seeing The News

In shadow of war, Ukrainians seek to vote for peace

'Worse than Voldemort' — global students' strike targets climate change

Nerves fray, tempers flare as Venezuela blackout continues

Photos: Welcome to Tlaxiaco, the small Mexican city where 'Roma' star Yalitza Aparicio grew up

Photos: Thousands converge on US international airports to protest Trump's travel ban

PHOTOS: Surprise, anguish and celebration as the world watched Trump win the US presidency

Kenya's riot police fired tear gas into a high school for no apparent reason (PHOTOS)

This picture will break your heart

Heidi Levine's war photos from Gaza keep a colleague's memory alive

These artists remember the Fukushima disaster through their photography

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