American intelligence has become too dependent on data analytics and supercomputers, which are as good as useless in Aleppo
A Win for India as Italian Marines Return to Stand Trial
India won a diplomatic coup on Friday as two Italian marines returned to India to stand trial for allegedly shooting two fishermen off the coast of Kerala last winter. The incident, in which the marines, hired as private security …
Julio Cu Camara, Mexico City’s Sewer Diver
52-year-old Julio Cu Camara dives into the sewage system in Mexico City about four times per month, working anywhere from 30 minutes to six hours to make repairs. His diving suit and helmet weigh more than 80 lbs., protecting him …
In Honduras, Drums Join the Battle Against AIDS
HIV has devastated the Garifuna people. Now, their indigenous music is helping to break the spell of fear and ignorance surrounding the disease
How Islamist Rebels in Syria Are Ruling a Fallen Provincial Capital
Raqqa city was once firmly in the hands of the Assad regime, but it fell within a week to a rebel assault. Now, the city’s new Islamist rulers must figure out how hard they should push their ideology
Viewpoint: Does Pope Francis’ Outreach to Non-Catholics Signal Deeper Reform?
Interfaith relations have always been awkward for the Roman Catholic Church. That may change—if the new Pope’s statements are any indication
In Deepest Kurdistan: A Wary Welcome for Peace with the Turks
A ceasefire ordered by their imprisoned leader gives the embattled minority hope for a historic peace
In Burma, Religious Riots Flare Up Again
The central Burmese town of Meikhtila declared a curfew for a second night on March 21 after clashes killed 10 people, including a Buddhist monk, and injured at least 20, authorities said. Riots erupted in Meikhtila, a town …
The Tangled Tale of the Terminator: Why a Warlord Turned Himself In
Bosco Ntaganda was one of the most feared men in Africa—until he feared for his own safety and ended up in the U.S. embassy in Rwanda
State of Emergency Declared in Central Burma After Religious Riot
Communal violence has gripped Burma again, as a Buddhist mob clashed with local Muslims in the town of Meiktila, killing at least 20 and displacing thousands. The unrest, which forced President Thein Sein to declare a state of …
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Saudi Arabia to Tourists: We Are Just Not That Into You
The “Roads of Arabia” exhibit touring the U.S. may pique interest in Saudi Arabia’s sites, but would-be tourists must content themselves with a virtual visit: the country offers no tourism visas
Can Obama Make Israelis Believe Again?
The American President poured on the charm in an effort to persuade Israelis and Palestinians to get back on the peace process — and a two-state solution