Journalist Elena Maglevannaya dared to expose the torture of Chechen detainees in Russian prisoners. As a result, she was sued for libel, attacked by neo-Nazis and threatened with institutionalization.
A Haitian woman, pregnant and infected with HIV, risks spreading the disease to a new partner in order to secure financial stability. Unfortunately, this is not an uncommon story.
The juxtaposition of an ancient irrigation system with a recently built dam exposes greater dangers and harsher environmental impacts caused by modern systems of controlling water.
As Wyclef Jean appeals the decision barring him from Haiti's presidential race, some Haitians suggest he should use his wealth to help those in immediate need.
Tuberculosis is easily cured, but not without consistent treatment. Community health workers monitoring daily dosages can mean the difference between life and death for both patients and...
