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Politicians gathered at India's Parliament House ahead of the first session in six months, on Sept. 13 in New Delhi.

At Least 25 Indian Lawmakers Test Positive For Coronavirus As Parliament Reopens

Indian lawmakers were required to get tested for the coronavirus within 72 hours before entering parliament — which met on Monday for the first time since March.

Because Of Global Pandemic, U.N. General Assembly Will Be Online

President Trump may be the only world leader in the room at this year's United Nations General Assembly. Others are sending their messages virtually.

Whatever Happened To ... The Heavy Metal Mongolian Band Called The Hu?

They're cooking up new music — including a song for a 'Star Wars' video game — and videos on how to prepare traditional foods. Care for a fried meat pie?

Trying to make the world a better place: (left to right) Skoll Award winners Gregory Rockson of mPharma, Nicola Galombik and Maryana Iskander of Harambee Youth Employment Accelerator, Nancy Lublin of Crisis Text Line, Bright Simons of mPedigree and Julie Cordua of Thorn.

No Fake Drugs, More Jobs For Youth, End Child Sexual Abuse Online: A Vision For 2030

The 5 recipients of the Skoll Awards for Social Entrepreneurship predict how their projects will make the world a better place.

Newly sworn-in U.S. citizens gather for a naturalization ceremony at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center in Alexandria, Va., in August. The Trump administration is planning to include a question about U.S. citizenship status on the 2020 census.

Citizenship Question May Be 'Major Barrier' To 2020 Census Participation

In focus groups for the U.S. census, some participants identified the citizenship question as a significant reason why they would avoid taking part in the head count.

U.S. Agency for Global Media CEO Michael Pack may have breached a firewall meant to insulate Voice of America journalism from political meddling.

At Voice of America, Trump Appointee Sought Political Influence Over Coverage

Michael Pack, who leads VOA's parent company, ordered a political appointee to formally review a story on Joe Biden. The move appears to violate bans on political meddling in coverage.

At Voice of America, Trump Appointee Sought Political Influence Over Coverage

Trump's pick to oversee the Voice of America, Michael Pack, ordered a political appointee to formally review a story on Joe Biden. It appears to violate bans on political meddling in coverage.

An official stands at the door of an Israeli El Al airliner after it landed in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, on Monday after flying in from Tel Aviv.

With Israel-UAE Flight, Israelis And Emiratis Mark Closer Ties As Palestinians Worry

Jared Kushner joined U.S. and Israeli officials Monday on the first official Israeli flight from Tel Aviv to Abu Dhabi to advance the Aug. 13 deal to establish diplomatic ties.

Veteran journalists of the Voice of America say the head of their parent agency is endangering their safety and national security.

Voice of America Journalists: New CEO Endangers Reporters, Harms U.S. Aims

Fourteen Voice of America journalists accused USAGM CEO Michael Pack of imperiling reporters. Pack recently said of VOA, "It's a great place to put a foreign spy."

Left: Michaela Boggess, 17, hopes to study industrial engineering at the University of Tennessee. Right: Jordan Munck, 18, will probably attend a nearby community college for two years before deciding what to do next.

With Unfilled Jobs, Businesses Push Rural Residents Toward College

Rural Americans are less likely to go to college than their urban counterparts. Businesses desperate to fill jobs with skilled workers are helping to change this.

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