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Updated 2025-07-05 19:47
‘It’s a sculpture of an idea’: Activist defends nude statue honoring Mary Wollstonecraft amid backlash
Critics argue that a nude statue honoring a feminist is sexist — and that important men in history are not typically depicted this way.
TV series ‘Transplant’ follows Syrian refugee doctor as he resettles in Canada
Actor Hamza Haq is the star of “Transplant.” He joined The World’s host Marco Werman from Toronto.
Italy's coronavirus response was a role model for Europe. What went wrong?
A little over a month ago, Italy was held up as a role model for their coronavirus response in Europe. But this week, Italy surpassed 1 million confirmed coronavirus infections, becoming one of the top 10 worst-affected countries globally.
In Italy, religious organizations' 'fetus graves' reignite abortion debate
Catholic and conservative groups are slowly chipping away at abortion rights in Italy, where abortion has been legal since 1978.
‘We will stand firm’ in fight for democracy in Hong Kong, former party chair says
Wu Chi-wai, chairman of Hong Kong's Democratic Party, resigned Wednesday after the Hong Kong government disqualified four fellow party members. He believes Beijing's latest crackdown marks the end of the "one country, two systems" model for Hong Kong.
Wendy Sherman: Renegotiating Iran nuclear deal 'will be difficult, hard work'
Officials in Tehran say that for the US to jump back into the historic agreement with world powers, new sanctions would have to be undone and a price paid for recent economic damage.
'A Field Guide to Climate Anxiety': Coping strategies for young activists
Climate change is disrupting lives and causing deep anxiety, especially for the young people organizing to address it. A new book lays out strategies to help Generation Z activists address climate-fueled anxieties and envision a resilient future.
He survived torture in a Syrian prison. Now, he’s set to study in the US.
Omar Alshogre was a teenager when security forces in Syria arrested him for participating in demonstrations. He was imprisoned and tortured. Last month, Alshogre learned he had been accepted to Georgetown University.
Images of Canada's coastal wolves help promote ocean conservation efforts
British Columbia’s sea wolves had been threatened by trophy hunters until environmental groups — and a photographer — stepped in.
The NBA works ‘super hard’ to reestablish ‘open dialogue’ in China
After the NBA was banned on Chinese TV, the US basketball association made a series of public and private gestures in China to quell political tensions that erupted from one NBA player’s infamous pro-Hong Kong tweet.
PLO official: Biden is 'no savior' for Palestinians but should hold Israel 'to account'
The past four years of the Trump administration has not been good for Palestinians. As President-elect Joe Biden prepares to take office, Palestinian senior official Hanan Ashrawi says his administration has a chance to turn things around.
Rapid ice melt and sea-level rise will be part of our global future — no matter what
The Antarctic and Greenland ice sheets are melting at alarming rates due to climate change and will continue to do so for decades — even if the Paris climate agreement goals are met.
Denmark orders culling of minks to fight coronavirus
Some health experts question the move, while mink farmers worry about their livelihoods.
Some Americans fled to Canada when Trump won. Will a Biden presidency bring them home?
Stephen Shainbart was one of the thousands of Americans who, feeling shocked by Donald Trump’s victory, went online looking for information about how to move to Canada. He says even a Biden win won't bring him home now.
Masha Gessen on the 2020 election: Democracy involves 'constant reinvention'
Across the political landscape, members of the media, pundits and some Republicans described Trump's defiant speech about the election being "stolen" as a low point for American democracy.
Could lifting patents speed up access to life-saving COVID-19 drugs?
Some representatives to the World Trade Organization think so.
LGBTQ candidates won US elections in droves this week. Their momentum crosses borders.
About a dozen LGBTQ candidates were elected to office across the US this week. LGBTQ politicians in other countries say these are victories for the entire world.
At US-Mexico border, asylum-seekers watch election returns for signs of change
For those stranded, the stakes of the US presidential contest could not be higher. But policy reforms are likely to take months, at the earliest.
Myanmar prepares for a remarkable but messy election
On Sunday, Nov. 8, Myanmar will hold its second major election since the end of totalitarian rule. Thant Myint-U, a Burmese author and historian, speaks to The World's Southeast Asia correspondent, Patrick Winn, about its implications.
First- and second-generation Americans score historic wins in key races across the nation
Immigrants and children of immigrants won key positions across the country in the 2020 elections, and they even helped flip whole states.
International Crisis Group warns political violence could further polarize the US
The International Crisis Group analyzes and tries to prevent conflicts across the globe, from Lebanon to Ethiopia to Myanmar, and now, the United States, for the first time in the organization's 25-year history.
Next US president faces uphill battle to rebuild CDC relationship with WHO
With the number of COVID-19 cases surging across the US, Europe and elsewhere, global public health officials are struggling to cope with the virus at hand and the political sideshows that often hamstring their efforts.
By building Bogotá metro, China makes a new breakthrough in Latin America
The construction project by Chinese government-owned companies is a major feat for a city that has long sought to join other South American capitals with rail systems.
Why is Arizona trending blue? Ask Latinos and immigrants who live there.
Arizona, a longtime Republican stronghold, is leaning Democratic in the 2020 election. Immigrant rights organizer Reyna Montoya explains why Latinos might have a lot to do with that shift.
Afghans mourn the loss of young lives in ISIS attacks
ISIS, as well as the Taliban, have stepped up their attacks in Afghanistan amid peace talks between the Afghan government and the Taliban.
The world is watching: Global leaders react to US election
Reactions of world leaders, politicians and foreign policy experts have been mixed, with some calling for patience and others warning that the uncertainty could be damaging for democracy in the US.
Amid US-UAE arms deal and US election, Israelis wonder how balance of power in region might change
The news of a proposed $10.4 billion deal for the US to sell up to 50 F-35 fighter jets to the UAE has raised questions among Israeli defense officials, who warn that it could have negative effects for Israel.
International election watchdog: Polarization, loss of public trust threaten US election
The Carter Center sends teams of election observers all over the world to ensure they're free and fair. This year, the nonprofit is working to encourage transparency and voters' trust in the US electoral process.
Indian Americans are crucial voting bloc in Houston's hotly contested House race
Many eyes are on Texas’ 22nd congressional district, which is quickly becoming one of the most ethnically and racially diverse in the US.
US election could have profound effect on Bolsonaro's Brazil
Repercussions from the American presidential contest are being felt around the world, and Brazil — where people are closely following the electoral race — is no exception.
American companies in China try to avoid US-China ‘political crossfire'
Many businesses hope tensions will lessen after the presidential election on Nov. 3, but the results are not likely to radically change adversarial relations between Washington and Beijing.
What Russian college students learn about US elections, history and race relations
A political science professor in St. Petersburg, Russia, tells The World what his students are discussing in class this week.
Tanzanian opposition leaders arrested following election
Tanzanian presidential candidate Tundu Lissu with the Chadema opposition party was arrested in the days following Tanzania’s contested presidential election on Oct. 28.
In Mexico, shuttered cemeteries mean financial ruin for thousands of flower farmers
Day of the Dead is usually one of the most profitable times of the year. Families buy dozens of flowers to build altars at the graves of their deceased loved ones. But in October, news broke that many cemeteries in Mexico would be closed to the public due to rising COVID-19 cases.
First-time Latina voter in California: Trump puts ‘his people first’ at others' expense
Marlene Herrera, 18, is casting her ballot for the first time in a US presidential election. In February, she was determined to make sure her vote mattered — and now, she feels it does. #Every30Seconds
Trump’s pandemic response convinced this Latino Republican to back Biden
Earlier in the year, Jacob Cuenca, 18, of Homestead, Florida, was excited to vote in his first presidential election. Now, underwhelmed by politics, he’s lost interest and switched his support to Biden.
Activists see Greek ruling against Golden Dawn as model for fighting extremism
Earlier this month, an Athens court convicted the far-right group's leadership of running a criminal organization and found other members and affiliates guilty of additional crimes.
Former presidential hopeful JuliánCastro urges Latinos to vote for Biden
Since early summer, the former San Antonio mayor has been a surrogate for Democratic challenger Joe Biden on the campaign trail.
This undecided Latinx voter wanted police and prison reform on the ballot
Neither of the main presidential candidates — incumbent Donald Trump and Democrat Joe Biden — speak directly to Ayuso's most pressing issue: getting rid of the prison system.
Big chocolate companies use child labor. Can a 1789 US law hold them accountable for violations abroad?
​​​​​​​The chocolate industry has a long documented problem with forced child labor. And the US Supreme Court is about to take up a case that may decide whether US companies can be held responsible.
Armenians mobilize to support troops in Karabakh war, as ceasefires fail
In the last month, Azerbaijani forces have captured several Armenian territories and bombarded Nagorno-Karabakh.
'Pathways to possibility’: New book argues optimism is key to endurance through tough times
2020 has been a challenging year, to put it mildly. A new book by family therapist Rosamund Zander suggests ways we can all overcome stress, fear and danger by acting out of optimism rather than despair.
‘Screaming at the priests’: Polish activists protest anti-abortion ruling
Only 1,100 legal abortions are officially reported to have been carried out in Poland last year. But women’s rights groups estimate more than 200,000 women in Poland accessed abortion illegally or travelled abroad for the procedure.
Tanzania's internet restrictions during election are 'despicable,' digital rights activist says
The buildup to Election Day has been marred by widespread internet outages and social media going dark.
What the US election means for Keystone XL construction in Canada
As part of his environmental policy, US Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden has pledged to revoke permits for the US portion of the Keystone XL. That would likely bring construction north of the border to an end.
China's new Silk Road runs through cyberspace, worrying rivals and privacy advocates
China is fast becoming a global leader in cutting-edge technologies — such as artificial intelligence, facial recognition, surveillance and 5G. But critics say China’s technology enables authoritarian control and increases dependence on an autocratic state.
10 years on, UN officials reflect on Haiti cholera epidemic caused by peacekeeping mission
Ten years ago, sewage from a UN peacekeeping mission's base in Haiti contaminated a major water supply. The resulting cholera epidemic killed over 10,000 Haitians.
COVID-19 hits Brazilian families dealing with Zika especially hard
Brazil seems to be slowly getting a handle on the coronavirus, with a decreasing number of infections and deaths, but this year, more than a million people in the country have come down with dengue, chikungunya, malaria and Zika.
French teacher’s murder widens France-Turkey rift over secularism
As France mourns a beloved teacher murdered after showing controversial cartoons in class, a diplomatic rift between Europe and the Muslim world over secularism and religious freedom is widening.
Germany’s schools try to stay open as another round of coronavirus lockdowns takes effect
Although the Bavarian government, to the south, has ordered the first widespread lockdowns in districts along the Austrian border amid a surge in COVID-19 cases, schools in most of Germany, generally speaking, are back to normal. At least for the moment.
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