Iranian youth in the Green Movement
April 11, 2010 | BY Stephanie Kuo
As the Iranian opposition movement continues to speak out in protest, reporter Stephanie Kuo talks to one Iranian youth who shares her firsthand experiences of the marches against the regime in December 2009. (Photo by Hamed Saber)
Ugandan antigay bill sparks outrage
February 15, 2010 | BY Rachel Wilcox
A Ugandan bill that would imprison and, in some cases, execute gays and lesbians, should go before Parliament for a vote. Reporter Rachel Wilcox delves into the controversial legislation. (Photo by riekhavoc)
Keeping up with Haiti via social media
January 18, 2010 | BY Jordan Langdon
Twitter, YouTube, and Facebook are serving as real-time news sources for information on the Haiti earthquake and its aftermath. Social media specialist Jordan Langdon looks at who’s using the new technology.
Rebellion in Iran: U.S. response
July 1, 2009 | BY Kasey Ruedas Yanna
For almost three weeks, supporters of Mousavi have been protesting the recent Iranian presidential election. Reporter Kasey Ruedas Yanna details the United States’ reaction to the clashes. (Photo by .faramarz/Flickr)
Rebellion in Iran
June 15, 2009 | BY Kasey Ruedas Yanna
Iran’s Supreme Leader has ordered officials to look into ballot fraud allegations after a weekend of protests against President Ahmadinejad’s questionable victory. Reporter Kasey Ruedas updates on what is happening in Iran.
Obama’s historic Cairo speech
June 4, 2009 | BY Tamara Bell
President Obama has called for a “new beginning” in U.S. relations with the Muslim world. Y Gen has the full transcript and video of Obama’s speech given at the University of Cairo, Egypt.
Piracy muddies international waters
April 22, 2009 | BY Elissa Underwood
The recent pirate attack on and rescue of a U.S. ship caught the country’s attention, but as reporter Elissa Underwood explains, the world isn’t out of dangerous waters just yet.
