Miriam Berger
Venezuela Appoints Supreme Happiness Under Secretary
1984 meets King Il Sung meets a big dose of Zanax.
Miriam Berger
Did Rihanna Really Sing "All I See Is Palestine?"
No. But the latest controversy around the drama-making diva shows just how polarizing the Israeli-Palestinian conflict remains.
Miriam Berger
Syrian Refugees Literally Dying To Reach Europe
Of the more than 2.5 million Syrians displaced by conflict, more and more are making the harrowing trip to Europe's shore. They seek the promise of safety and security — but death, detention, and disappointment often follow.
Miriam Berger
Protesters In Sudan Seek Justice Via Twitter
Sudanese political activists are organizing around #Strike4Sudan to call for the release of political prisoners and justice for protestors killed last month.
Miriam Berger
SpongeBob SquarePants Takes Over Egypt
In the nearly three years since Egypt's revolution, SpongeBob SquarePants has popped up on everything from T-shirts to tissue boxes to political parades.
Miriam Berger
Scenes Of Grief And Anger As Wedding Turns To Funerals After Gunmen Attack Church In Egypt
Thousands of Egyptians turned out to mourn four family members killed in what appears to be Egypt's latest sectarian attack.
Miriam Berger
