Does the U.S. Pay Families When Drones Kill Innocent Yemenis?
We requested information on how the U.S. handles condolence payments for civilian drone strike deaths in Yemen. But the military won’t reveal a thing.
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Time May Be Running Out for Rhinos as Poaching Persists Worldwide
South Africa debates legalization of the rhino-horn trade to stem smuggling.
The Long-Term Harm Caused by Short-Term Exposure to Violence
A study of the political upheaval in Kenya shows what harm violence can have on the children who witness it.
In Zambia, Cambodia, Nigeria, Domestic Violence Is Less and Less OK
Domestic violence may not be on the decline, but a new study suggests that acceptance of it is.
Ghana Bans Killing of Children
The African nation is putting an end to the ritual sacrifice of babies possessed by evil spirits.
Forget the Maps: Why All the Data in the World Won’t Make You a Better Traveler
Travel writer Paul Theroux on why planning your trip can be a lesson in frustration.
Uganda: The Number One (Anti-Homosexuality, Anti-Women) Place to Visit
It's the best worst place in the world.
Why We Should Drop the ‘Mad Max’ Metaphors
In Namibia, the filmmakers creating 'Mad Max: Fury Road' have run into a different kind of fury, and few roads.
Can a Test Tell If You’re a Good Entrepreneur?
How psychometrics are helping loan officers weed out the bad risks from the good.