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First Came the Vote, Then the Bullets Watch

After the results of this country's presidential election were announced just after the July 30 vote, supporters of the MDC Alliance, the ... continue reading

Nicaraguan bishop criticizes arrest of journalists Watch

The Auxiliary Bishop of Managua, Silvio José Báez, has criticized the shut down of the 100% Noticias television channel and the ... continue reading

Hundreds of Ugandans Still Homeless After Devastating Mudslide Watch

As Ester Nambuba steps out of a white tent, she stares blankly at the dress and sandals she is wearing. The fancy but disheveled maroon ... continue reading

Pope Francis asks for prayers for Indonesia after deadly tsunami Watch

After a deadly tsunami struck Indonesia Saturday night, killing more than 200 people and injuring hundreds more, Pope Francis has asked for ... continue reading

Renewed Political Chaos in Sri Lanka Highlights Efforts to Locate the Thousands Who Disappeared in Civil War Watch

Manual Uthayachandra's son has been missing for a decade now, but she still sets a lunch plate for him every day. MANNAR, SRI LANKA " With ... continue reading

Uganda Takes Steps Toward Accessible Education with New Special Needs Exam Effort Watch

Senyomo holds a pen with his toes and neatly prints letters on a piece of paper. The secondary school student, who asked that only his last ... continue reading

Learning to 'love your enemy' in a Soviet labor camp

"I can honestly say that the labor camp was the best place to understand what love your enemyreally means," said Myroslav Marynovych, a ... continue reading

Ecuador shelter serves patients and orphaned children with HIV Watch

The San Luis Gonzaga shelter in Guayaquil, Ecuador, provides free lodging and care for people with HIV, including children who lost their ... continue reading

DRC Private Schools Not Making the Grade With Flimsy Buildings, Dirty Facilities Watch

Annifa Bolissa, 13, goes to school in a small wooden schoolhouse. At least 65 students cram into the makeshift schoolhouse every day. The ... continue reading

Kiowa Tribe Builds Its First Tribal Park, Creating a Permanent Home for Sacred Rituals Watch

With cries mimicking the red wolf, red and blue blankets draped across their shoulders and beaded moccasins on their feet, a procession of ... continue reading

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