Topic: Goa

Surging BRIC middle classes are eclipsing global poverty

By 2022, those living in poverty will be a minority for the first time, as the global middle class – particularly from BRIC (Brazil, Russia, India, China) nations – surges. Does new affluence signal shifting global power?

Kashmir avalanche strikes near popular ski resort

A Kashmir avalanche on Monday, which killed at least 17 Indian soldiers, hit near the Gulmarg ski resort built to showcase peace progress.

Zimbabwe's language of hope

As political stalemate deepens, a school for the hearing-impaired in an impoverished township shows what's possible.

Is there a connection between healthcare reform and gun rights?

Yes, if there’s a centralized medical database. It’s one reason some people are showing up armed at town hall meetings.

Reporters on the Job

Bid to allow guns in national parks

The Interior Department considers a proposal to lift a 25-year ban on concealed weapons in national parks.

Saudi Arabia's first women-only hotel: Is it progress?

Some say it's a sanctuary for business women. Others see it as another sign of gender segregation in a male-dominated society.

Swedes weigh global warming versus a better tan

Eco-minded Scandinavians crave winter vacations. Yet the long flights add to greenhouse gases. Should they hit the beach or save the planet?

Swedes weigh global warming versus a better tan

Eco-minded Scandinavians crave winter vacations. Yet the long flights add to greenhouse gases. Should they hit the beach or save the planet?