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Architect Marwa al-Sabouni walks through the Old City of Homs in central Syria. It was one of the cities where the Syrian uprising began in 2011, and the opposition once controlled much of the city. But President Bashar Assad's forces have been back in control since 2014.

In Ancient Syrian City, Fighting Has Stopped But Rebuilding Is Scarce

Homs was one of the places where the Syrian uprising began. The government has driven out its opponents in 2014, but much of the city remains in ruins, waiting to be rebuilt.

ExxonMobil Chairman and CEO Rex Tillerson is Donald Trump's pick for secretary of state. Liberals have howled over his nomination and so have some GOP hawks. But should they?

Should Trump Foes See Tillerson At State As Last Straw Or First Ray Of Hope?

Whether Trump ultimately follows his team of hotspurs or uses them as heat shields as he negotiates a new reality, he sees them all as serving his purpose — not the other way around.

Friends and family carry Pakistani social media celebrity Qandeel Baloch's body at her funeral.

'Honor Killings' Are A Global Problem — And Often Invisible

The murder of the social media star Qandeel Baloch is not just a Pakistani problem. So-called "honor killings" happen all over the world. Activists are trying to stop them.

Curious George — who was originally named Fifi — turns 75 this year. Despite some dated themes (we're looking at you, Man with the Yellow Hat) George is now a multimillion-dollar franchise. Margaret Rey says she and her husband had no idea what Curious George would become. "We loved monkeys and just wrote a book about a monkey," she said.

Curious George Celebrates 75 Years Of Monkey Business

George has had many close calls, but did you know he once outran the Nazis? Despite some dated themes (we're looking at you, Man with the Yellow Hat) George is now a multimillion-dollar franchise.

Actor Abraham Attah attends the Academy Awards in a tux and Toms footwear.

Toms Shoes A Hit At Oscars, But Does Shoe Giveaway Hit The Mark?

The for-profit company gives a free pair of shoes to a poor child for every pair a consumer buys. Is that a good idea?

Reactions Out Of China And Guam Over Exchanges Between U.S. And North Korea

President Trump spoke with French President Emmanuel Macron amid mounting tensions with North Korea. Trump is not backing down from his rhetoric on North Korea.

Syrian activist Karam Nachar is pursuing a doctorate in Middle Eastern history at Princeton. His family is working on several fronts against the Syrian regime. His father, who has been jailed previously, helped form the Syrian National Council, an organization of dissidents.

Across Continents, Syrian Family Seeks Assad's Ouster

The Nachar family had a reputation for opposing the Assads' rule even before last year's uprising. They're even more active now. Family members have protested outside the United Nations, raised money to supply the rebels and helped establish an opposition political movement.

Afghans Fear Their Country Will Fall Back Into War

Earlier this week, President Barack Obama and Afghan President Hamid Karzai signed a strategic partnership agreement in the Afghan capital Kabul. The deal put a spotlight on a future Afghanistan that does not include a massive number of American and NATO troops.

Syrian Troops Strike Neighborhoods In Homs

Syria's government continued hammering protesters over the weekend. According to Syrian activists, the assault on the city of Homs included artillery that struck a makeshift medical clinic. The latest fighting came during the same weekend the United Nations failed to condemn Syria. Russia and China vetoed a Security Council resolution calling for Syrian President Bashar Assad to give up power.

Massey Mine Boss Pleads Guilty As Feds Target Execs

The plea from the former superintendent of the Upper Big Branch coal mine in West Virginia is a key step in the effort to seek criminal charges further up the corporate ladder at Massey Energy.

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