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Reactions to Netanyahu's win: Friend and foe both chime inAfter Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu scored a victory in the country's elections, both sides of the table express their confidence and concerns with a future governed by the Likud leader.
Cyclone Pam relief efforts gain momentum in battered VanuatuThe storm killed at least 24 people and has left over 3,300 homeless in the South Pacific nation. Officials say the country's early warning system helped it avoid a more sweeping death toll.
Sydney Muslims countering mainstream media with new TV studio. Can it change minds?Members of the Muslim community in Sydney, Australia have established a television studio with programs that aim to counter Islam’s portrayal in mainstream news media. Is this a viable approach to promoting tolerance and understanding across religious lines?
Myanmar ferry capsizes: Why is this tragedy so common?A Myanmar ferry capsized in stormy weather, and thus far 34 people have been reported dead out of 216 registered passengers. How many unregistered passengers were on board?
Cyclone Pam: Why Japan is a leader in disaster reliefAs the island nation of Vanuatu struggles in the wake of Cyclone Pam, global leaders are meeting in Japan for a U.N. conference on disaster prevention. Japan pledged $4 billion in disaster aid over the next four years.
Cyclone Pam and climate change: Are the Pacific Islands ready?A powerful cyclone swept through the islands of Vanuatu in the Pacific Ocean Saturday, destroying homes, cutting power lines, and recharging the global discussion on disaster prevention, management, and readiness in the region.
'Spiderman' swings into action to help the homeless in Birmingham, EnglandAn unnamed man in one of Britain's largest cities dons a superhero costume and does what he can to feed the homeless population there.
Iran offers to mediate US political conflict. Not.The latest from the New Yorker's Andy Borowitz, had the Twittersphere in stitches. Did his satire prove a point?
An Islamic scholar tells a female Lebanese TV host to 'shut up.' What happens next?A video showing an argument between a Lebanese television host and an Islamic scholar serves as a talking point about the challenges women in media face in conservative, patriarchal cultures.
Philippine court relaxes marriage annulment law: A sign of waning Church influence?A new decision by the Philippine Supreme Court slightly loosens the rules of civil annulment on the grounds of psychological incapacity. What does this imply in the Southeast Asian nation, the last country outside of the Vatican where divorce remains illegal?
On International Women's Day, a call for more than just awarenessInternational Women's Day 2015, which Google celebrated with a new Google Doodle, calls for progress that extends beyond activist hashtags.
Four suicide bombings in Nigeria. Is this Boko Haram's last gasp?Five attacks - including four suicide bombings - that have left 54 people dead in Maiduguri, Nigeria, Saturday have been attributed to Boko Haram, which pledged allegiance to ISIS on Saturday. Is Boko Haram trying to keep a dying insurgency alive, or simply shifting in tactics?
Two arrested: What do we know now about the murder of Boris Nemtsov?Two men have been detained in connection to the murder of the Russian opposition leader. But the motive behind the killing remains unclear, leaving room for a wide range of theories from all sides of the political spectrum.
Where is MH370? Malaysia's new deadline to end the search for missing jetOne year after the crash, no traces of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 have been found. Malaysia government says it will go "back to drawing board" if MH370 is not found by May.
Twitter users share #HappyHoli: The Hindu festival of colorHindu's annual festival of color has people sharing their #HappyHoli moments as they celebrate the beginning of spring.
Some 10,000 left homeless after Manila shanty town firesTwo fires within a day of each other in the same poor Manila community have left thousands homeless. How can fire safety be improved in low-income areas?
Is Saudi Arabia any less brutal than ISIS?The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia embraces the same capital punishment techniques on convicted criminals as the Islamic terrorist group does on innocent hostages.
Why is ISIS threatening Twitter employees with 'lions'?The extremist militant group, also known as ISIS, has called for the assassination of Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey. What does the group stand to gain from such threats?
Jihadi John: What do we really know about him?Mohammed Emwazi, the person behind the ISIS "Jihadi John" mask, had anger management issues in his youth. Does this reveal anything about his motivations?
Why is ISIS destroying ancient artifacts in Iraq?The destruction of ancient Iraqi artifacts – a tactic employed in cultural genocide – is part of the Islamic State militants' efforts to reform the region into a single, homogenous Muslim caliphate under its control.
