Jordan's Military Claims New Air Strikes Against ISIS
Outraged by the killing of their air force pilot, Jordanians are considering what their country can do to respond.
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How Corruption Affects The Time It Takes To Do Business
Hernando de Soto wanted to figure out why his country, Peru, was stuck in poverty. His answer transformed poor countries around the world.
Video Of Jordanian Pilot's Death As Horrific As It Was Symbolic
Robert Siegel talks to Dr. Dawn Perlmutter, director of the Symbol Intelligence Group, which specializes in analysis of symbols and rituals. She says fire is a common method of ritual murder in Iraq.
Anti-Immigrant Rally Draws Thousands In Dresden
Supporters of a German movement that seeks to limit Muslim immigration marched through the streets of Dresden on Monday, despite appeals for them to lesson inter-communal tensions.
Obama Condemns 'Horrific Acts' In The Name Of Religion
The president said that God never justifies the killing of innocent people. He also referred to the Dalai Lama, who attended the National Prayer Breakfast for the first time, as his "good friend."
All-Female Jihadi Group Delivers Guide To Life Under Islamic State
A manifesto posted online by the al-Khanssaa Brigade paints an idyllic picture of life for women and says "there is no greater responsibility for a woman than being a wife to her husband."
Argentina's President Will Write To Mia Farrow And Martina Navratilova About Scandal
Argentina's Secretary General of the Presidency, Anibal Fernandez, says Mia Farrow's statement about a controversial case is a "consequence of either misinformation ... or lack of it."
Satire In The Muslim World: A Centuries-Long Tradition
Ninth-century satirist al-Jahiz remains a beloved figure in Islamic literature, but his modern-day counterparts — including comedian Bassem Youssef and cartoonist Ali Farzat — don't have it easy.
Rocker Gary Glitter Convicted Of Sex Abuse
The jury convicted the 70-year-old of six offenses, including attempted rape, four counts of indecent assault and one of having sex with a girl under the age of 13.
Dude, Why Is There A Cow In The Back Of Your Cab?
Author Chris Guillebeau has visited every U.N.-recognized country in the world. He's seen taxi-riding cows, a Mongolian version of Uber and a strong entrepreneurial spirit in the poorest of places.