The parents of U.S.-Iranian journalist Roxana Saberi wait outside Tehran’s Evin prison for their daughter’s release. Roxana was convicted of spying for the United States and sentenced to eight years in prison. An appeals court reduced her term to a two-year suspended sentence.
Money sent by migrant workers to their homelands amounts to hundreds of billions of dollars every year. Known as remittances and usually traveling in small amounts, this money contributes hugely to poverty reduction in the developing countries all over the world.
The Web site Vote Report India enables average people, like the women shown above who are waiting in line to vote in Bihar, to report and track election-related events in real time. India’s national elections are held over five phases which began April 16 and conclude May 13.
The Obama administration views challenges to Afghanistan and Pakistan from Taliban and al-Qaida insurgents as a regional problem that requires a common effort.
The United States is launching a six-year global health initiative that will help some of the poorest regions of the world combat health challenges.
How are organizations and governments responding to the H1N1 flu outbreak?
Americans hail from every corner of the world, and that diversity is part of America’s strength.
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Newslab’s Deborah Potter reviews the fundamentals of journalism.
Vaccines can prevent disease, prolong life and eradicate scourges dating to prehistory.
Edward R. Murrow’s career demonstrates the essential role of a free press.
This publication examines efforts to get more from all energy sources.
San Francisco officials talk about the city’s focus on renewable energy sources.
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