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African art is having its moment

"And this shall also pass II," by Nigerian artist Ngozi-Omeje Ezema, 2022, work from Kó gallery in Lagos, Nigeria.

Arts, Culture & Media

After decades of being overlooked,  African art gets its moment

University chaplains help international students find their way in the US

International students in the US face many challenges as they adjust to new cultural norms.

Sacred Nation

Chaplains open doors for international students on campus

Mexico City is running out of water

Environment

Once the epicenter of hydraulic engineering, Mexico City is now running out of water

Nigeria's poor bear the brunt of faltering economy

Fuels are not just for transportation in Nigeria, many people also use fuel to power their generators in order to get electricity at home and also run their businesses.

Business, Finance & Economics

Nigeria’s low-income communities bear the brunt of faltering economy

Mental health care for orphaned children in Iraq

Health & Medicine

‘Second chance at life’: This rehabilitation center provides mental health care to orphaned children in Iraq

Israel moves into Rafah. Are ceasefire talks dead?

This photo provided by the Israel Defense Forces shows a tank with an Israel flag on it entering the Gazan side of the Rafah border crossing on Tuesday, May 7, 2024.

Conflict & Justice

As Israel moves into Rafah, are ceasefire talks over? 

Kalush Orchestra brings Ukrainian folk music to world stage

Music

Kalush Orchestra brings Ukrainian folk music to the world stage

Brazil hit by worst flooding in decades

Natural disasters

Heavy flooding in Brazil’s south creates havoc for residents

What it takes to pull off the world's largest election

Darjeeling is nestled amid lush tea gardens and overlooking the snow-capped Himalayas in India’s northeast. But landscapes like these pose challenges while conducting elections.

Elections

What it takes to pull off the world’s largest election in India

Extortion and predatory lending rise in Peru

Extortion and predatory lending have skyrocketed in Peru

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Kansas City mayor Quinton Lucas, center, walks among protesters Wednesday, June 3, 2020, in Kansas City, Mo., during a unity march to protest against police brutality following the death of George Floyd.

Federal agents could drive ‘even further divisions in our city and our country,’ says Kansas City mayor

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