Miscellaneous
World-renowned soccer great Pelé dies at 82
Pelé won a record three World Cups and became one of the most commanding sports figures of the last century.
A musical journey around the globe 2022, a playlist
Queen Elizabeth II, Britain's monarch for 70 years, dies
Lata Mangeshkar, legendary Indian singer, dies at 92
Moroccans prepare funeral for boy, 5, who died in deep well
Remembering naturalist E.O. Wilson
We remember E.O. Wilson, one of the world’s leading naturalists who died on Dec. 26, 2021. “I like to call it, ‘one Earth, one experiment,'" he once said. "We’ve only got one shot at this. Let's be careful.”
Remembering Tom Lovejoy, champion of biodiversity and the Amazon
Tom Lovejoy, along with his colleague EO Wilson, shaped humanity’s understanding of biodiversity and the importance of keeping vital ecosystems intact.
E.O. Wilson’s lifelong passion for ants helped him teach humans about how to live sustainably with nature
E.O. Wilson, who died Sunday, was an extraordinary naturalist and one of the world’s leading experts on ants, but his other passion was convincing humans to see themselves as part of the natural world.
Where The World has been in 2021 — the year in pictures
From migrants in Greece, to the Taliban takeover in Afghanistan, to rebuilding Lebanon and Haiti, our correspondents from around the globe bring you images of the important stories of 2021.
Cape Town bells toll to honor Archbishop Desmond Tutu's life
Archbishop Desmond Tutu, who worked against South Africa's apartheid regime, has died at the age of 90. He chaired the Truth and Reconciliation Commission that documented atrocities and sought to promote national reconciliation.
Remembering the life and legacy of the late FW de Klerk, South Africa's last apartheid president
Former South African President FW De Klerk has died at the age of 85. Dave Steward, chairman of the FW de Klerk Foundation, spoke with The World's host Marco Werman about the late president's life and legacy in South Africa.
North Korea launches suspected ballistic missile
North Korea launches at least one ballistic missile into the ocean. Also, Russia suspends its permanent mission to NATO. And, US special envoy to Afghanistan Zalmay Khalilzad resigns and is set to be replaced by his deputy.
In the post-Cold War era, Colin Powell became the most 'popular and influential' US military leader, biographer says
Jeffrey Matthews has looked carefully at Powell's role on the world stage. He's the author of "Colin Powell: Imperfect Patriot." He joined The World's host Marco Werman to discuss Powell's life and military and career.
Former US Secretary of State Colin Powell dies at 84
Former US Secretary of State Colin Powell, who served under Democratic and Republican administrations, has died at the age of 84. Also, The Venezuelan government has halted negotiations with the opposition in Mexico City after businessman Alex Saab was extradited to the US. And, Haitian authorities and US officials are working to secure the release of 17 people from the missionary group Christian Aid Ministries who have been abducted by a powerful gang.
Colin Powell, exemplary general stained by Iraq claims, dies
Powell served under Democratic and Republican presidents during war and peace times.