How Weightlifting and Bodybuilding Are Taking Burkina Faso by Storm
Since the powerlifter Iron Biby became the strongest man in the world, youth in his home country of Burkina Faso have taken up training to bulk up and get cut.
Duterte’s Arrest Sparks a Reckoning in the Philippines
Rodrigo Duterte, the former Philippine president known for his brutal war on drugs, was arrested on March 11. As he awaits trial in The Hague, his country has been divided, with some citizens hailing the arrest as a sign of justice and others condemning it as an act of oppression.
The Women Helping the Afghan Refugee Community Connect with Literature and Culture in Delhi
In Delhi, two Afghan women are teaching the Dari language to children of fellow refugees, born far from their homeland. Beyond the needs of survival, they insist, refugees deserve beauty, joy and connection to their cultural heritage.
The Fragile Foundations of Arab-Kurdish Coexistence
A journey from Damascus into eastern Syria — along a busy smuggling route — shows that the desire for a united country remains strong, despite the efforts of factions and external actors to sow discord and fuel sectarian fears.
In Tripoli, Residents Mourn the Destruction of a Vital River
The Abu Ali River in Tripoli, Lebanon, once a vital part of the city, is now a polluted symbol of its deep-seated environmental, social and economic divisions.