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Dateline Detroit: Welcome to Subprime City (Part I)

After the collapse of the U.S. auto industry, how is Detroit being hit hard once again?

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Ramadan, Basilicas and Diversity in Khartoum

How does a Western woman living in Sudan’s capital experience Ramadan?

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The Khartoum Diaries: A Sacrificial Lamb

How is a dinner party in Khartoum different from a similar occasion in the United States?

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Burkina Faso Calling

In developing countries, could a cell phone become an inducement to learn to read?

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Dateline Jordan: John the Baptist Revisited

Does the peace between Jordan and Israel offer a glimpse of hope for the future of the Middle East?

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Dateline Kenya: Pictures at an Exhibition

How successfully is Kenya moving forward — while still maintaining its traditional culture?

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The Chinese Immigrant Experience in Russia

How have economic pressures shaped the fate of Russia’s Chinese immigrants?

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Dateline Burkina Faso: Girls’ Camp (Part II)

What social and cultural factors made planning a girls’ camp in Burkina Faso both challenging and rewarding?

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Dateline Burkina Faso: Girls’ Camp (Part I)

What challenges did Peace Corp volunteer Nathalie Boittin face in organizing a camp for girls in Burkina Faso?

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Quest for the Lost Ark, Part II

In spite of poverty and warfare, what makes Ethiopia an ideal travel destination?

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