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January 2015

World

Despite first conviction, female genital mutilation remains common in Egypt

CAIRO — It was almost 20 years ago, but Somaya’s hands still shake when she recalls the day...

Jan 27, 2015
World

Pope Francis, Dostoyevsky and the tears of a child

On each pilgrimage, Pope Francis gives the global audience another glimpse into his complex mind. The first unscripted...

Jan 24, 2015
World

Philippines embraces free birth control despite opposition from Catholic Church (VIDEO)

by Sonia Narang https://vimeo.com/117390308 MANILA, Philippines — A tropical storm rages outside, and Ruzel Delovino gathers her family...

Jan 22, 2015
World

Pope Francis stresses religious inclusion in trip to Sri Lanka and Philippines

Pope Francis met with Buddhist, Hindu and Muslim leaders and those of other faiths in Sri Lanka this...

Jan 15, 2015
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GroundTruth in the Press in 2014

Leading up to the official launch of the GroundTruth Project, we were already a go-to source for insight...

Jan 12, 2015
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Five years after the earthquake, Haiti remains on unsteady ground

ILE-A-VACHE, Haiti — One day in October, 81-year-old Mascary Mesura was working in his garden of corn and...

Jan 12, 2015

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