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Military personnel, believed to be Russian servicemen, march outside the Crimean city of Simferopol, March 4, 2014.
Conflict & Justice
This is how Ukraine could end up derailing any progress in Syria
Anti-government protesters shout during a protest against Nicolas Maduro's government in Caracas March 3, 2014.
Global Politics
One year after Hugo Chavez, his successor and Venezuela are struggling
In this Facebook posting, Ayoub and his high school friend each hold up one finger, a sign many jihadists use to show they're willing to die for god.
Conflict & Justice
Getting this man’s brother back alive from Syria would be ‘nothing short of a miracle’
Health & Medicine
An ointment could save up to half a million newborns a year­ – and it costs 20 cents
A group of Russia supporters outside the entrance to the Ukrainian naval headquarters in Sevastopol. They say they see Crimea's future with Russia, not Ukraine.
Conflict & Justice
Putin claims that ‘volunteers’ are surrounding Ukrainian bases in Crimea
Music Heard on Air
Music heard on the air for March 4, 2014
Ukrainian servicemen march away from the Belbek Sevastopol International Airport in the Crimea region on March 4, 2014. A column of unarmed Ukrainian servicemen arrived at the base for negotiations with Russian troops on Tuesday, local media reported. The
Global Politics
Europe is completely divided over how to respond to Russia’s grab of Crimea
Sochi
Global Politics
Ukraine is damaging Russia’s $50 billion Olympic makeover
La Vida Boheme
Arts, Culture & Media
La Vida Boheme provides the soundtrack to Venezuela’s protest movement
Environment
Africa’s rhinos may have to leave Africa, for their own good
John Kerry in Ukraine
Conflict & Justice
Here’s a look at how the White House and the Kremlin view Ukraine differently
John Kerry in Ukraine
Conflict & Justice
Here’s a look at how the White House and the Kremlin view Ukraine differently
Senegal birth spacing
Health & Medicine
Why Senegal wants families to put more space between their children
Senegal birth spacing
Health & Medicine
Why Senegal wants families to put more space between their children