State of the World was previously State of Ukraine. You'll continue to hear Ukraine coverage here, along with other international stories. Support NPR's reporting by subscribing to State of the ...

Researchers have also theorized about the meaning of the unusual map, with many propsing it’s critical of those who think they have a handle on the world. Not only was a court jester able to ...

Loneliness has typically been associated with seniors, as they grow less social the older they get. However, in the US, it’s not the elderly who experience the highest rates of loneliness - it ...

The map below shows which states have measles cases confirmed by the CDC. States shown in red have a confirmed measles outbreak of three or more cases. Another outbreak not shown in the map above ...

The World Bank Group has a strong commitment to the Dominican Republic to improve people's lives by enhancing access to quality public services, increasing the number of high-quality jobs through ...

Therefore, the United Nations designated 21 April as World Creativity and Innovation Day to raise awareness of the role of creativity and innovation in all aspects of human development.

On June 11, 2019, the Board of Executive Directors of the World Bank Group (WBG) approved the 2019–2023 Country Partnership Framework (CPF) with Ecuador. Following a mid-term review, this strategy was ...

There have been 307 hurricanes that made landfall in the mainland United States since records began in 1851, and now you can see them all on a single map. University of Oklahoma student Michael ...

Held every year on 21 May, UNESCO leads the celebration of World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development highlighting not only the richness of the world’s cultures, but also the ...

The greatest generation deserves only the greatest games, and we’ve compiled a list of the top World War II games to ... deploy equipment anywhere on the map rather than relying on designated ...

Famous footballers such as Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, and Neymar have become household names around the world. These athletes have accumulated massive fortunes. Their wealth reflects not ...

georgia;”>Map of the World Bank project pipeline based on IDA and IBRD commitment</i> What are the biggest projects? In terms of bank commitments, these are the largest projects as of the moment ...