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Setting the record straight: When Venezuela’s economy began to implode [infographic]
The Maduro regime's corruption and mismanagement have hurt the Venezuelan people far more than any international sanctions.
Survivors of religious persecution tell powerful stories
Survivors of religious persecution shared their stories at the State Department's second annual Ministerial to Advance Religious Freedom in Washington.
Apollo 50 Festival brings moon landing to Washington
The Apollo 11 Saturn V rocket is being projected onto the Washington Monument to celebrate 50 years since the moon landing.
Daughter of Uighur scholar fights for his freedom
Speaking at the Ministerial to Advance Religious Freedom, the daughter of a Uighur scholar described her family's persecution by the Chinese government.
The surveillance state: Uighur oppression in Xinjiang, China [video]
Uighurs and other Muslim minorities face imprisonment or state surveillance in China, which forces them to renounce their religion and culture.
Venezuela’s National Assembly: A symbol of hope and endurance [video]
Venezuela's legislative body, the last vestige of democracy in the country, continues to strive to serve the needs of ordinary people.
The importance of the South China Sea
The South China Sea provides food and work for millions, but overfishing and territorial disputes threaten this fragile resource.
U.S. and Philippines combat illegal fishing
For decades the U.S. has supported the Philippines' marine conservation efforts, resulting in more fish, bigger fish and a sustainable fishing industry.
Meet Joy Harjo, the new U.S. poet laureate
Joy Harjo, a Native American poet, playwright and musician, has been named the new U.S. poet laureate by the Library of Congress.