From Uzbekistan to Hollywood! Watch how Shirin Gulyamova’s childhood dream of being a celebrity hairstylist became a reality
Go-Go, a blend of funk, rhythm and blues, is a genre of music that started in Washington D.C. in the early 70’s. The Backyard Band – one of the most popular go-go bands in the nation’s capital – talk to us about their journey, the history of go-go, and the impact gentrification is having on their music
More than half of India’s 1.3 billion people are younger than 25. In the ongoing general elections, almost 15 million voters between 18 and 19 are expected to cast their ballots for the first time
Voters in Malawi head to the polls on May 21st. Political observers are predicting a tight battle for the presidency between incumbent Peter Mutharika and several top opposition candidates
After Turkish-backed rebels attacked their homes in Afrin, in northwest Syria, Kurdish Christians were forced to flee. They sought refuge in a nearby region, and have built a church to continue their religious life
In India, as the number of women voters surges, the country’s on-going general election is expected to close the gap with men. That is making political parties pay more attention to women’s issues
In Afghanistan’s mountainous Panjshir Province, daredevils hit the slopes in the local style: riding a surcha, a handmade wooden snowboard that demands great balance and nerves of steel
Men predominantly run the media industry in South Asia and in particular Pakistan, but in recent years, more and more women are joining the workforce. From covering challenging topics to entertainment and sports beats, women are taking risks by being behind microphones and in front of cameras
Ekrem Imamoglu shook Turkish politics when he won Istanbul’s mayorship, ending 25 years of domination by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s party. He took office less than a month ago and in that time uncovered massive overspending by city officials. Then,Turkey’s electoral board controversially ordered a rerun of the vote, and has forced Imamoglu out of the job. Dorian Jones reports from Istanbul
Researchers with the British Antarctic Survey say the second largest Antarctic breeding site for the Emperor Penguin is now simply empty. What happened to all those penguins?