Mary Jane Maxwell
Decades later, Japan’s gift to Americans is still vibrant
The Kennedy Center’s Terrace Theater, a gift from Japan in 1976, is celebrating its reopening with artwork and performances that pay tribute to the country.
Vietnam’s provinces compete for new businesses
To help improve Vietnam's business environment, a "competitiveness" index measures the ease of doing business among Vietnam's 63 provinces.
U.S. broadens effort to combat malaria in Africa
The U.S. President's Malaria Initiative will expand its malaria prevention programs into four new countries in West and Central Africa.
Americans celebrate the Hindu festival of Diwali
Learn about the Festival of Lights that Hindus observe every fall. This is part of a series about religious holidays as observed by Americans.
USAID works alongside Mexican teams to rescue, rebuild
U.S. disaster relief teams partner with their counterparts in Mexico to search for earthquake survivors and provide humanitarian relief.
Walk in remembrance of 9/11 unites Washingtonians
Buddhists, Hindus, Sikhs, Christians, Jews, Muslims — people of all faiths — participate in Washington's Unity Walk each September.
Latin American farmers team up with U.S. coffee firms [video]
Big U.S. coffee companies need coffee beans, and small coffee farmers around the world need a sustainable market. See how partnerships are helping both.
Combating illiteracy one child at a time
Increased literacy rates create safer, healthier and more prosperous communities. See what the world is doing September 8 on International Literacy Day.
Travel the world without ever leaving this U.S. state
Where can you find China, Egypt, Poland, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Mexico, Peru and Lebanon all in one state?