All articles from Jeremy Ravinsky
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Global News Blog Kashmir locked down amid strikes, protests over deadly shooting
Police have arrested separatist leaders and imposed curfews throughout the region following the deaths of four protesters Thursday.
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Global News Blog In Kashmir, police open fire on protesters
The shooting marks yet another violent confrontation this year between Kashmiris and Indian authorities.
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Global News Blog Indian school lunch tragedy reveals problems with food safety
Food inspection and hygiene are just two of the potential culprits in a tragedy that has killed 22 children so far.
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Global News Blog Pope, UN crack down on church child abuse (+video)
Pope Francis has strengthened church laws against child abuse, while a UN committee investigates the Vatican's handling of abuse allegations.
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Global News Blog Britain's gone crazy – royal baby crazy
As Kate and William await their big day, royal baby eccentricities abound.
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Friends again? Saudi Arabia, UAE jump in to aid Egypt
Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Kuwait have pledged a total $12 billion to Egypt as it struggles to get back on its feet.
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Toronto storm: Toronto under water after record rainfall
Canada's largest city was incapacitated by the most rain it has seen in recorded history, breaking the previous record from 1954.
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Ramadan 101: Ten facts about the holy month of Ramadan
Throughout the holy month of Ramadan, Muslims will fast from dawn until dusk. Here are 10 facts to help you understand this holiday:
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How much do you know about the space race? Take our quiz
How much do you know about the world's efforts to make it to space? One small space quiz for man, one giant leap for mankind...
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Deadly train derailment in Quebec sparks debate over oil transport
As authorities search for answers, critics are arguing over whether railways or pipelines are safer.
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France: another snooping state, says Le Monde
A report from Le Monde alleges that France's external intelligence services have been operating extensive surveillance programs similar to those conducted by the NSA in the US.
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Oil prices spike over Egypt unrest: How worried should we be?
Concerns over the disruption of the Suez Canal has inflated the price of crude oil to its highest point in over a year, but analysts say the spike is likely temporary.
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Symbols of Obama's Africa trip: wreaths, ribbons, soccer balls
President Obama ended his Africa trip in Tanzania today.
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Snowden's fate now to be decided by US-Russia negotiation
After a week of impasse, Putin has changed his indifferent approach to the former NSA contractor.
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Where should Snowden go? His dad, Russia, and Ecuador all weigh in.
Edward Snowden's father told NBC his son might return to the US if conditions were met.
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Goree Island: Obama visits site of transatlantic slave trade
America's first black president visits the infamous slave transport center off Senegal's coast.
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Snowden saga in overdrive after flight to Russia
Internet snark intensifies amid uncertainty about NSA leaker Edward Snowden's current whereabouts.
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Kerry and 'Friends of Syria' to meet in Doha
The meeting will address arming Syrian rebels and a stalled peace effort. Lots of supporters of rebels will be there, but key backers of Syria's government, like Russia, won't.
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Why do we still put refugees in tents? IKEA has a new idea.
This World Refugee Day, Swedish furniture maker IKEA offers up a new design for a shelter that would offer more privacy and comfort than the ubiquitous canvas tent.
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