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Ethan Zuckerman

A Kurdish boy with "Kobane" written on his forehead takes part in a celebration in the Syrian Kurdish city of Qamishli, after it was reported that Kurdish forces took control of the Syrian town of Kobani, January 27, 2015.

In the image war, ISIS takes a hit following Kobane setback

Culture

Seeing The News: Fighters in the northern Syrian town of Kobane push back ISIS. Also, civilian deaths are on the rise in Afghanistan. Plus, who are the most followed people on Twitter in Africa?

Books 2014

Here are the books we read this year that we think you’ll love

Books
Nicaraguan authorities are encouraging residents to raise and eat lizards.

Nicaraguans are told to eat lizards — because of a drought

Global Scan

Egyptian Sumo Wrestler Osunaarashi Still at Top of His Game Despite Ramadan Fast

Sports