Can U.S. Embassies Be Safe Without Being Unsightly?
Beauty vs. security. Some say the two can exist in the same space when it comes to America's embassies.
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'Time Is Ripe' For U.S. To Support Syrian Opposition
As John Kerry undertakes his first foreign trip as Secretary of State, the challenges before him are great — especially the war in Syria. He holds a town hall meeting Tuesday in Berlin, which will give us a look at his style and public-diplomacy skills — areas where his predecessor Hillary Clinton excelled.
Female Sherpa Makes Record Climbs
Few can say they've reached the summit of Mt. Everest. Even fewer can say they've done it twice. And only one woman can say she's done it twice in one month.
Fearing Election Turmoil, Kenyans Seek A Tech Solution
Text messages spreading false rumors helped spark postelection violence in 2007. This time, monitors will keep an eye on social media and will be in touch with government officials in a bid to prevent bloodshed.
The Media Frenzy Surrounding Oscar Pistorius
South African Olympian Oscar Pistorius is accused of murdering his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp, in their Pretoria home. The trial has set off a media frenzy and the coverage varies widely around the globe and in sports publications.
Did North Korea Test A 'Miniature' Nuclear Bomb?
North Korea's latest nuclear weapons test is much more powerful than the previous two, according to estimates made by instruments that measure seismic waves from the blast. But it's hard to verify North Korea's claim that the test was of a miniaturized nuclear weapon.
Seeking A Glimpse Of Immortality In The Waters Of India's Holy Rivers
Hindus in India are celebrating the 55-day-long Kumbh Mela, the world's biggest religious festival. An estimated 100 million pilgrims are expected to gather, pray and bathe in the waters at the confluence of three sacred rivers.
Irish Women Emerge From Shadows Of 'National Shame'
Thousands of women were taken into Magdalene Laundries, run by the Catholic Church, and forced to work without pay. The practice went on for decades after Ireland's independence, with the last one closing in 1996. For the first time, the state has acknowledged and apologized for its role in facilitating the practice.
'Nordic Cool' Illuminates D.C.'s Kennedy Center
From the Danish modern furniture of the 1950s to the omnipresence of Ikea, Americans have long been attracted to the austere design of Nordic countries. Now a massive festival in Washington, D.C., showcases artists and designers from the very top sliver of the globe.
Flipping The Switch: What It Takes To Prioritize Electric Cars
Estonia now has the world's first nationwide electric car charger network. What would the U.S. have to do to make a similar leap?