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Comic Republic.
Arts
African Avengers: The Comic Republic is creating a new world of superheroes
Alexis Sinduhije, Samantha Power and Bryan Rich at the Committee to Protect Journalists awards in 2004
Conflict
Burundi exile to US’s Samantha Power: ‘You shake the hand of the killers’
Marco Werman spoke with Persian food blogger Azita Houshiar in Tehran.
Food
This Iranian American went to visit Tehran, and decided to stay for the food
Antonia Melo
Environment
Brazil’s huge dam is built, but these women won’t stop fighting
A voters checks on his preferred candidate as he casts his ballots during the Nevada Republican presidential caucus at Western High School in Las Vegas, Nevada February 23, 2016.
Global Politics
Presidential candidates on the Middle East: here’s why it matters
The aftermath of a twin car bomb attack in Baghdad, May 2nd 2015. The targets were Shi’ites so suspicion fell on ISIS.
Conflict
How does ISIS get bomb components? Mostly legally, it seems.
Thomas Thwaites spend six days in the Swiss Alps to experience what it's like to live life as a goat.
Arts
Man attempts to cross the Alps wearing prosthetic hooves
A priest holds up a banner reading "Brazil alive! Without abortion" while standing near an altar where Pope Francis later celebrated mass.
Health
Thanks to Zika, now we know Latin America has the toughest abortion policies in the world
Image from the film "Boy and the World"
Arts
A magical, animated tale from Brazil is up for an Oscar