One has been chosen as the most admired female leader by Brazilian youth.
Sigiriya is a place that offers the best of both worlds.
Financial support, in the eyes of state and county governments, is not seen as a right but as a gift.
The Chinese film market is quickly growing and could soon surpass the U.S.
In a country where same-sex marriages have been legalized 15 years ago, discrimination still exists.
Women have been very influential in Ethiopia but not always recognized.
For Byrd, slam is a way of life. And he’s not alone.
If you ever visit an Indian household, be sure to arrive hungry.
Many Dutch entrepreneurs and investors have put their creativity to good use.
The Dutch metropolis has been described as the "city of the future."
Not only can violence be physical but also psychological, especially when the attacker tries to manipulate the partner.
Lebanon signed the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in 2007 but hasn't been abiding by it since.
For many years, people have thought that the most iconic building in Barcelona was never going to be complete. Now, the construction of the Sagrada Famíllia is expected to end in 2026, but it poses different threats to the Barcelonian community.
The case of a 22-year-old Tunisian man who was sentenced to one year in jail for being homosexual heated the debate over same-sex relationships in Tunisia, which is considered one of the most progressive countries in north Africa.
Despite being one of the leading countries in education, South Korea has a few problems in its education system that prevent students from succeeding in the workplace as well as they do in the classroom.
A series of pro-Islamic State graffiti throughout north Dupont Circle has stirred a debate over street painting in the neighborhood.
The vast of hotels and B&B’s in Amsterdam’s greater area are fully booked for an upcoming annual dance event. But beside a lot of positive attention for the Netherlands, the event brings up another, rather difficult point to discuss: drugs.
Local Latvians have taken different positions after Kentucky Fried Chicken opened a new branch in the historic heart of Latvia's capital, Riga.
During my final semester at Fairleigh Dickinson University, a group of classmates and I devoted our capstone management class to charity work. We helped save 29 lives and this is how we did it.
The people of Nepal not only went through the grief of loss of family members and friends but also experienced loss of their identity and culture. But reestablishing the community is not the only problem faced by Nepal today.
Not many people have the ability to fix time with their hands. Naseem Khan has been doing it for almost three decades. As a watch repairman whose workplace is whatever spot he can find on the busy streets of the U.S. capital, he struggles today to find customers and keep his stale job alive.
Egyptians have for long depended on the Nile River for agriculture and drinking purposes, so it only makes sense to protect it from pollution. But many factories today drain their liquid waste into the Nile, filling irrigation canals with loads of chemicals, harmful insecticides, and much more.
On this day, the U.N. recognizes the efforts of the world's youth in improving global society.
On July 27, 2011, the U.N. General Assembly finally recognized this date.
There has never been more engagement with news media before.
Recognizing Mandela's activism in the fields of conflict resolution, race relations and human rights.
The number of suicides in Japan is among the highest in the world.
Malala Yousafzai turns 19 today.
Many are forced to leave school when they are considered to be ready for marriage.
Violence should not be taken literally or lightly.
An environmental sculptor is forcing people to ponder questions about the nature of art.
One South American country considered it offensive. Here's why.
All supply chains run the risk of active child labor, according to the U.N.
Find the reason why it's called D-Day and hear the story of a surviving veteran.
Watch this video if you want to know the kind of impact telecommunications have on us.
So, I joined the trend.
The U.N. established May 3 as World Press Freedom Day in 1991.
A north European country has topped the World Press Freedom Index for the past five years.
"It's a great time to shop for stuff you're never going to use."
Celebrating the official global day of intellectual property.
Here's why it's essential to act urgently to face this challenge, in case you need a reason.
Learn more about the man that made the world laugh without saying a word.
What’s most known about Picasso is his productivity.
The size of letters, line spacing and the connection between letters reveal a lot.
ESN is the largest student organization in Europe, actively involved in the fields of youth mobility and student exchange.
The day brings individual autism organizations around the world together.
The playing of harmless pranks upon one's neighbor is recognized everywhere.
Living in an ever-changing world will lead us to wonder what the future of wars and conflicts will be like.
This year, the international day is devoted to the challenges and achievements of the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action.
A person who is alone is regarded as lonely, which, in reality, is often not the case.
The World Economic Forum published a list of the countries that are best prepared against cyberattacks.
Can you imagine a world with no army?
Most presidents have made sure their names would be remembered for their cultural legacies.