Stories from 21 September 2017
Equatoguinean Artist Carmen Bolena Explores Her History and Identity Through Her Drawings
"All of this discovery was restorative for my troubled conscience. It no longer hurts to recognize that I am black. I am and I say it bursting with pride."
Are Hazardous Vapors Seeping Into Basements Across the United States?
The movement of underground contaminants into buildings is attracting increased scrutiny from health experts, advocates and agencies.
Afghanistan Mourns Honorary ‘Grandmother’ Nancy Hatch Dupree
"One of a few with unconditional love and adoration for Afghanistan."
Lawmakers From Uganda's Ruling Party Want to Remove the Country's Presidential Age Limit
"20 or even 30 years from now, President Museveni will be asking for more terms...At that time, you will look back and wish you did something today."
Human Rights Group Prevented by Police and Anti-Communist Mob From Commemorating 1965 Massacre in Indonesia
"The complete inaction of the police to stop this violence, contributes to the erosion of democracy and violations of the rights to freedom of expression and assembly in Indonesia."
Mexico Earthquake: ‘I Thought I Was Going to Die When Pieces of the Ceiling Began to Fall’
People who lived through the September 2017 earthquakes in Oaxaca and Mexico City tell us their experience.
In Tanzania, Hepatitis Is a Serious Concern, but HIV/AIDS Remains Deadlier
Data shows that while infection and transmission rates for hepatitis are growing, HIV/AIDS causes more deaths overall.
The Perils of Military Engagement Against North Korea
"Any country that considers an attack on North Korea must confront the question of who turned the DPRK into such a defiant rogue nation."
