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Computer cafes in South Korea, such as the Oz PC Bang in the Gangnam district of Seoul, are often shiny places with big, comfy chairs, huge screens and fast Internet.

Hooked On The Internet, South Korean Teens Go Into Digital Detox

Online gaming and other digital activities cause problems in people's health, relationships and studies. Government centers treat teen boys and girls who struggle to cut down on use of tech devices.

Sri Lankan security personnel inspect the debris of a van after it explodes on Monday near St. Anthony's Shrine in Colombo. More than 300 people died and more than 500 others were wounded after Sunday's attacks on churches and hotels.

After Sri Lanka Attacks, Islamist Group Blamed And Victims Named

Sri Lankans mourned the deaths of more than 300 people who were caught in Easter Sunday's coordinated church and hotel bombings. Officials blamed the National Thowfeek Jamaath, a local militant group.

Greek opposition New Democracy conservative party leader Kyriakos Mitsotakis waves to his supporters after a win in parliamentary elections at the New Democracy headquarters in Athens on Sunday.

Greek Voters Welcome Centrist Government, Reject Leftists Amid Long Financial Crisis

As their economy continues to flag, Greeks turn to the center-right and a more conservative leader. Four years after Greece nearly left the European Union, a new prime minister has been sworn in.

Disability activists from around the world attended a seminar in Oregon. From left, Joyce Peter of Vanuatu, Sidonie Nduwimana of Burundi,, Wendy Beatriz Caishpal Jaco of El Salvador, Gina Rose Balanlay of the Philippines (standing) and Raluca Oancea of Romania.

For Disability Activists, 3 Weeks In Oregon Is A Game Changer

A person with a disability may be practically invisible in some countries — or the target of cruel comments. Global activists gathered in Oregon to learn how to change laws and attitudes.

After A Decade Of Calm, Explosions Kill Nearly 300 People In Sri Lanka

The series of blasts were set off on Easter Sunday — flaming political and social tensions. Rachel Martin talks to Jeffrey Feltman, former under-secretary-general for Political Affairs at the U.N.

A San Diego police car parked in downtown San Diego, Oct. 24, 2018.

City Council Votes To Support State Bill Limiting Police's Use Of Deadly Force

The San Diego City Council voted 6-2 Tuesday in favor of a resolution to support state legislation written by Assemblywoman Shirley Weber, D-San Diego, that would limit when law enforcement officers can use deadly force.

Jared Kushner spoke about Russian election interference during the Time 100 Summit 2019 in New York City.

FACT CHECK: Russian Interference Went Far Beyond 'Facebook Ads' Kushner Described

President Trump's son-in-law and senior adviser said the investigations into Russian interference have been more damaging than the interference itself. But there was more to it than online ads.

A U.S. court has ordered the Syrian government to pay $300 million for killing American journalist Marie Colvin in 2012. Colvin is seen here in London in 2010.

U.S. Court Orders Syria To Pay $300 Million For Killing Of Journalist Marie Colvin

The judge ruled that Colvin was killed by Syria and "targeted because of her profession, for the purpose of silencing those reporting on the growing opposition movement in the country."

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Airs Tuesday, April 30, 2019 at 11 p.m. on KPBS TV

So ... Does American TV Ever Mention Africa?

A new study finds that American TV barely pays attention to Africa, And when it does, it might be talking about ... Wakanda.

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