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Why ISIS now has a 5-star hotel for its fightersIn renovating and reopening the Ninawa International Hotel in Mosul for its members, the Islamic State group is furthering its propaganda and giving the world a glimpse into its financial success.
Why China is forcing Muslims in one village to sell alcoholWill this effort to 'weaken religion' aid in counterterrorism efforts or exacerbate the problem?
Why Lauryn Hill cancelled her Israel concertR&B star Lauryn Hill has cancelled a concert in Israel because she could not schedule a parallel show in the Palestinian city of Ramallah. Who else has boycotted Israel? And who hasn't?
Royal princess: What significance do her names hold?Fourth in line for the throne, the second royal baby's name pays homage to several of her family members.
Royal family welcomes a princess. Where is she in the line of succession?Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton gave birth to a baby girl, nearly a week overdue. Where will the new princess fall in the line for the throne?
May Day: A day for maypoles or marches?May Day brings to mind clashing images of celebration and injustice. Can these differing May 1 traditions be reconciled?
Google Doodle celebrates Labour Day: Has workplace safety improved?From garment factories in Bangladesh to construction sites in the United States, working conditions across the world continue to get better.
Survival stories from the Nepal earthquakeIn the aftermath of the largest earthquake in Nepal since 1934, a few amazing tales of survival are emerging.
Who is Mary Jane Veloso, and why is she on death row?Mary Jane Veloso, along with two members of the 'Bali Nine,' is scheduled to face death by firing squad in Indonesia. What was her crime, and is there still a chance for mercy amidst international outcry?
Facebook Safety Check helps users locate loved ones in NepalHow social media is changing the face of disaster relief.
Why Nepal gets such big earthquakesA 7.8 magnitude earthquake Saturday has leveled Kathmandu and surrounding cities and has killed more than 1,000 people. What’s behind Nepal’s long history of seismic events, and how prepared is its government?
Moral considerations should drive solutions to EU migrant crisis, UN rapporteur saysA UN special rapporteur on migrants says the solution to the latest European crisis lies in Western nations coordinating resettlement and regulation efforts instead of focusing on repression or detention.
Was IS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi injured?Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, leader of the Islamic State, has reportedly been injured in a US-led airstrike. What does this mean for the future of the terrorist group?
Japanese train sets world speed record, but is it a smart investment?Japan's experimental high-speed train clocked in at nearly 375 miles per hour, setting a new world record. Is continuing to invest in high-speed transportation good for Japan's economy?
- Norway to end FM radio broadcasts. Will US follow?
Norway is the first country in the world to announce that it is ending FM radio in favor of digital broadcasting. How long before other countries follow?
What's behind the anti-immigrant attacks in South Africa?Recent xenophobic attacks in South Africa bring to mind the terrible riots that left dozens of migrants dead in 2008.
Research or relaxation? Why Bill Gates was in the Philippines this weekFollowing Microsoft's 40th anniversary, the company’s co-founder reportedly took a trip to the Southeast Asian country, where he spent time with his team at the International Rice Research Institute, a major Gates Foundation beneficiary.
One year since #BringBackOurGirls: What did it accomplish?On the one-year anniversary of Boko Haram's abduction of hundreds of Nigerian schoolgirls, the #BringBackOurGirls campaign calls for more efforts to locate the still-missing victims. Did this example of social media activism produce results?
What do Obama and Castro hope to accomplish by meeting?For the first time in decades, the United States and Cuba are on the way to making amends. What do the two countries hope to accomplish by restoring diplomatic relations?
How many pairs of shoes does it take to run around the world?Kevin Carr, who just became the fastest person to circumnavigate the world on foot, running 16,300 miles, has the answer.
