Myanmar’s junta slams opponents with prison sentences of up to 225 years
Myanmar’s military junta has imposed prison sentences of up to 225 years on nearly 20 of its political opponents since taking power in a coup early last year, sending a clear warning to anyone who might dare challenge its rule. The prisoners are either anti-coup activists, rebel fighters or members of the […]
‘Death Every Day’: Fear and Fortitude in Uganda’s Ebola Epicenter
As Ugandan farmer Bonaventura Senyonga prepares to bury his grandson, age-old traditions are forgotten and fear hangs in the air while a government medical team prepares the body for the funeral — the latest victim of Ebola in the East African nation. Bidding the dead goodbye is rarely a quiet […]
After Hurricanes, Program Aims to Help Alleviate Stress
The 10 women gathered on yoga mats in a New Orleans suburb, the lights dimmed. “I’d like to invite you to close your eyes,” instructor Stephanie Osborne said in a soothing voice from the front of the room. The only other noises were the hum of the air conditioner and […]