The vast salt flats of Bolivia-- just beneath its surface lies one of the most sought after minerals in the world. Nearly one half of the global supply of lithium...

In Guatemala, the drug war rages on as deadly cartels from neighbouring Mexico set their sights on parts of the country. But many of Guatemala's youth are fighting back, not...

The global population has hit a staggering 7 billion and in many of the world's largest cities, overcrowding is forcing some, especially the young, to live life on the streets...

For most of us, owning a passport or identity card is something we take for granted. But many people around the world have never been recognized as citizens of their...

The war in Bosnia-Herzegovina may have ended fifteen years ago, but for so many of the nation's women, the legacy of wartime rape lives on. Now, after years on the...

From Tunisia to Egypt, ordinary citizens have taken to the streets in a wave of popular uprisings known as the "Arab Spring." At the forefront, the youth of the country,...

Bojonegoro in East Java has been called the "Texas of Indonesia." Its massive oil reserves have the potential of producing up to a quarter of a million barrels of crude...

The West African nation of Nigeria has the second highest number of maternal deaths in the world. More than thirty-six thousand women die here each year trying to have babies...

You may not recognize him but critics have called him "simply one of the greatest living singers." Revered by lovers of spiritual music worldwide, this talent from Azerbaijan is making...

Being a new mother is challenging enough, but what extra burdens do moms face in poor, rural communities? Tour the world's best and worst places to be a mother, in...

The Southeast Asian nation of Cambodia survived a regime that killed teachers and banned education. More than 30 years later some passionate educators are trying to ensure that Cambodia's children...

In many traditional cultures, women aren’t allowed to own or inherit property. Losing a husband through death or divorce can be a guarantee of poverty. But two women in Malawi...

Costa Rica has a reputation as a peaceful oasis in Central America, a region that is often ravaged by war. It is also proud of its rain forests and animal...

Terrorist atrocities often leave people at a loss to explain how anyone could commit such acts. Another question, less frequently asked, is why do people give up terrorism? And how...

Experts claim that every three seconds, fraud is committed online. Global cyber crime has already surpassed drug trafficking as a criminal money-maker. The biggest challenge for authorities? The victims are...