Malaka Gharib
Stories
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Fake Facts Are Flying About Coronavirus. Now There's A Plan To Debunk Them
Rumors and untruths are spreading online — from conspiracy theories about the origin of the virus to outlandish treatments.
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Must-Know Vocab For Wuhan Coronavirus: From Droplets To Zoonotic
The Wuhan coronavirus outbreak has its own vocabulary. Here are definitions for some of the keys words and phrases you might be hearing.
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Coronavirus In China: Over 200 Cases, Human-To-Human Transmission
The World Health Organization will convene a meeting on Wednesday to determine if the newly discovered virus presents a "public health emergency of international concern."
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Gates Foundation's Humanitarian Award To India's Modi Is Sparking Outrage
The Indian prime minister is cited for the millions of toilets his government has built in rural India. Activists say his human rights record should disqualify him.
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Whatever Happened To ... The Afghan Girls Imprisoned For Failing A Virginity Test?
After lobbying the president and first lady of Afghanistan to help, activist Farhad Javid has some good news to share. But there's still a lot of work to do.
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American With No Medical Training Ran Center For Malnourished Ugandan Kids. 105 Died
When she was 19, Renee Bach founded a charity that went on to care for over 900 severely malnourished babies and children, Now she is being sued by two of the mothers whose children died.
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Countries Are Ranked On Everything From Health To Happiness. What's The Point?
Nonprofits and advocacy groups use the rankings as a tool to name and shame countries into improving their policies. But the indexes do have some drawbacks.
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What A Midwife Wishes People Knew About Her Job
In many countries, midwives get little respect. Selamawit Lake Fenta of Ethiopia tells why she is proud of her profession — and how she's advancing rights for midwives.
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This Refugee Was A Daydream Believer When It Came To College
John Awiel Chol Diing and his family fled South Sudan when he was 4. He grew up in camps but always hoped he'd find a way out of the "end zone."
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Daring To Ride A Bike And 5 Other Ways Women Are Changing The World
For International Women's Day, we're spotlighting women and movements that have made an impact around the globe.