Malala Yousafzai

Malala Yousafzai pointing at a poster advertisement of her documentary, "Stranger at the Gate."

'There is hope': Malala Yousafzai promotes tolerance, connection with new documentary

Malala Yousafzai's new Oscar-nominated documentary, "Stranger at the Gate," features a former US marine suffering from PTSD who sets out to bomb a mosque in Indiana, but changes his life around after the community embraces him. Yousafzai joins The World's Marco Werman to discuss the film and her own experiences.

'There is hope': Malala Yousafzai promotes tolerance, connection with new documentary
Malala

Malala calls for a 'state of emergency for education' in Nigeria

Malala calls for a 'state of emergency for education' in Nigeria
Supporters of then-Afghan presidential candidate Ashraf Ghani Ahmadzai attend an election campaign in Kunduz province, northern Afghanistan March 19, 2014. Now president, Ghani and First Lady Rula Ghani are outspoken supporters of women's rights.

'A city of Malalas' — Kunduz and why the Taliban targeted its women

'A city of Malalas' — Kunduz and why the Taliban targeted its women
Teens

What we're learning about the teenage brain

What we're learning about the teenage brain
Fantasy mushrooms in many colors

'Magic' mushrooms to treat depression? Some researchers think so

'Magic' mushrooms to treat depression? Some researchers think so
Malala Yousafzai at the UN

Pakistan says it has captured the men who shot Malala in 2012

When Malala Yousafzai was shot in the head two years ago, the Taliban in Pakistan claimed responsibility. On Friday, the Pakistan army said it had caught a gang of 10 men behind the attack. Elsewhere in Pakistan, a new branch of al-Qaeda seems to have bungled its first attack, but wants the press coverage anyway. And a 45-story skyscraper of squatters is being cleared in Venezuela, all in this weekend's Global Scan.

Pakistan says it has captured the men who shot Malala in 2012
Malala Yousafzai during trip to Nigeria July 2014

Malala, the girl who survived a Taliban shooting, is in Nigeria to support its kidnapped girls

17-year old Malala Yousafzai was herself a victim of terrorism, when a Taliban hitman tried to kill her for supporting girls' education in Pakistan. Today, she met with Nigeria's President Goodluck Jonathan and relatives of the kidnapped girls to add her voice, and pressure, to the call of "bring back our girls."

Malala, the girl who survived a Taliban shooting, is in Nigeria to support its kidnapped girls
Students at COSAT.

These South African girls are inspired by Malala, even without a Nobel Prize

High school girls in South Africa know of Malala Yousafzai, the 16-year-old advocate of girl's education in Pakistan, and find her inspiring.

These South African girls are inspired by Malala, even without a Nobel Prize

"Dear Malala"–A Letter From a Senior Pakistani Taliban Leader

"Dear Malala"–A Letter From a Senior Pakistani Taliban Leader
The World

Dear Malala: Taliban Commander Writes Personal Response to Malala Yousufzai

A senior Pakistani Taliban commander has written a personal response to 16-year-old school girl Malala Yousufzai, who survived a shooting attack. The letter offers some sympathy, but it also attempts to justify Taliban attacks on schools.

Dear Malala: Taliban Commander Writes Personal Response to Malala Yousufzai

Malala Yousafzai Addresses United Nations

Malala Yousafzai Addresses United Nations
The World

'Shot for Going to School': BBC Documentary Looks at Life of Malala Yousafzai

A new BBC documentary follows up on the case of Malala Yousafzai, the Pakistani girl who was shot in the head by the Taliban. Reporter Nel Hedayat traveled to Pakistan for the BBC to find out what has happened since Malala was shot.

'Shot for Going to School': BBC Documentary Looks at Life of Malala Yousafzai

Pakistani-American Raps For Malala Yousafzai

Pakistani-American Raps For Malala Yousafzai

Pakistanis outraged after Taliban try to assassinate outspoken girl, 14

A 14-year-old Pakistani girl has been rallying efforts to improve educational opportunities for women. On Tuesday, her outspokenness nearly cost her her life, after a Taliban gunman shot her and gravely wounded her. Pakistanis across the country have reacted with outrage.

Pakistanis outraged after Taliban try to assassinate outspoken girl, 14

In Pakistan, an Activist Schoolgirl is Shot by the Taliban

A 14-year-old schoolgirl who campaigned for girls' education in north-west Pakistan has been shot and wounded on her way from school.

In Pakistan, an Activist Schoolgirl is Shot by the Taliban