On December 1, we published a story about "alloparents." The word refers to the many helpers that a mom or dad might have when caring for infants – and even…

The Taliban government in Afghanistan is putting women abuse survivors in prison and claiming it is for their protection, according to a UN report. The UN said the practice harms…

The signs were pointing to a lukewarm Cop. Instead it turned out to be full of surprises – but is the final deal on fossil fuels just a ruse? Not…

Conflict resolution is a skill sorely needed in the world right now. As president and CEO of global think-tank International Crisis Group (ICG), Comfort Ero has plenty of experience in…

There are few things more heartbreaking for a parent than leaving a child who’s not ready to go with another caregiver. It’s natural for young kids to feel separation anxiety…

There is no end in sight for the extreme weather. Kenya’s military has stepped up efforts to evacuate hundreds of people trapped by raging floods. Hundreds of people have died…

Money talks, but nature may have the last word if climate change continues to unfold at current rates. The World Economic Forum (WEF) recently calculated that transitioning to a sustainable,…

Three new films attempt to address the Holocaust. But can cinema ever hope to adequately confront humanity’s darkest chapter? Cinema has a troubled relationship with the Holocaust. It is repeatedly…

Nader Saeivar's drama, co-written with Jafar Panahi, follows a man who falls afoul of the state security services.  Nader Saeivar's Iranian drama No End has been dropped from the official…

Seven arrested in Germany, Denmark, the Netherlands over suspected terrorism plots Seven people, including four suspected Hamas members, were arrested in Denmark, Germany and the Netherlands on suspicion of planning…