A Global Alarm About Diabetes — And Don't Blame It All On Fast Food
The results of the first coordinated global look at the disease show a dramatic increase, especially in low- and middle-income countries.
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How To Fight Zika When Your Country Is In Trouble: Improvise
Brazil's political and economic meltdown creates challenges for doctors trying to get a handle on the outbreak.
In France, It's Now A Crime To Pay For Sex
The country has passed a law meant to be a comprehensive approach to reducing sex work. But some sex workers say it puts them at greater risk. Clients will be fined about $1,700 for the first offense.
After Decades, A Shanghai Preservationist Heads Home To America
Retired American diplomat Tess Johnston, 84, made a second career working to preserve the rich colonial architecture of Shanghai.
A Silver Lining In The Panama Papers
Why Africans are breathing a quiet sigh of relief in the wake of the scandal. And one man's dream of what he would do with $2 billion. It involves cocoa.
Sunni States' Contribution To Anti-ISIS Coalition Lags, Pentagon Says
Defense Secretary Ash Carter said two months ago he was confident that Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates would provide commandos for the fight against ISIS. They haven't even sent trainers.
Prominent Young Afghans Press For Change Through Intellectual Soldiering
The worsening situation with Afghanistan's national unity government triggered a mass exodus of young Afghans. Yet some are staying, hoping to save their nation by pressing for change from within.
As Sweden Absorbs Refugees, Some Warn The Welcome Won't Last
For decades, Sweden has welcomed the world's refugees. But with the arrival of 160,000 migrants, attitudes are starting to change and polarize. "There are two Swedens right now," says a journalist.
Spain Debates: Is It Time To Scrap The Siesta?
Spain's prime minister says it's time to end the mid-afternoon break and move to a more 9-to-5 workday. But many Spaniards say the siesta is an outdated stereotype that's no longer part of daily life.
Meet The Most Influential Poverty Fighter You've Never Heard Of
He was an accountant for Big Oil. Then came the cyclone of 1970. Sir Fazle Hasan Abed found a new calling — and came up with an idea that could be key to ending extreme poverty.