‘Like time had stopped’: Japan grapples with Shinzo Abe’s loss
Tokyo, Japan – The fatal shooting of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in the western prefecture of Nara has sent shockwaves through Japan, a country...
Senegal’s female gladiators
Wrestling is not just a combat sport. For many who take part, it’s a way of life. Its origins may go back thousands of years...
Sri Lanka protesters storm President’s House, demand resignation
Thousands of protesters in Sri Lanka have broken through police barricades and stormed the president’s residence and nearby office in one of the largest anti-government...
How much could it cost to rebuild Ukraine?
From: Counting the Cost Western leaders and the private sector met to discuss how to rebuild Ukraine, even as the war with Russia continues. The...
The case of Alaa Abd el-Fattah and Egypt’s crushing of dissent
From: The Listening Post The story of an imprisoned activist exposes the grim climate for speech in Egypt. Plus, what might Chile’s new constitution portend...