Due to Taiwan's falling birth rate, enrollment at many universities and colleges has been declining for years, forcing many ...

Mexico is about to become the only country in the world where every judge in every court, including the Supreme Court, will ...

Poland’s presidential election this weekend is more than just a vote — it’s a pivotal moment for the country’s democracy. At stake is the future direction of Poland, with voters choosing between two ...

Harvard is known for being one of the top academic institutions in the world. But the university’s sports teams also draw top talent from across the globe. About 20% of all Harvard athletes come from ...

Syrians are rushing to buy metal detectors in the aftermath of the Assad regime’s collapse late last year. Many are on the hunt for gold left behind by previous civilizations and empires from Syria’s ...

Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o’s writings chronicled the story of Kenya, from colonial rule to troubled democracy. The giant of African literature has died at age 87. He spent time in jail and exile, writing the ...

The global banana company Chiquita has sacked thousands of Panamanian plantation workers after they went on strike to protest a new law curtailing their pension rights. After workers began blockading ...

Thursday marked a milestone in Syria. For the first time since 2012, the US officially has a diplomatic presence there. Although the US Embassy has not reopened, on Thursday, the US flag was raised at ...

Due to Taiwan’s falling birth rate, enrollment at many universities and colleges has been declining for years, forcing many higher education institutions to shut their doors or merge with other ...

Mongolia’s prime minister was seen as a force for reliable government in a country that has mineral-wealth oligarchies. But now, his son’s unexplained lavish gifts and lifestyle have caused questions, ...

A Brazilian nun’s spontaneous performance beatboxing on national TV went viral. Co-hosts Marco Werman and Carolyn Beeler have this appreciation.