Society

One of the oldest cities in the world, Beirut is the capital and most populous city of Lebanon, and an important economic hub.

August 15, 2018 17:30

Fewer than half of all young boys enrolling in school in several countries actually end up completing primary school.

August 15, 2018 15:45

Zealand is the largest and most populated Danish Island whose population represents 45% of Denmark's population.

August 15, 2018 15:37

The South Asian cities of Delhi, India and Karachi, Pakistan are heavily populated, with each exceeding 20 million residents in their metro areas.

August 15, 2018 15:30

In a large number of sub-Saharan African nations, more than 50% of the children above 5 years of age suffer from anemia.

August 15, 2018 14:46

Only 1 in 16 births in Malawi are officially registered and documented with the proper authorities.

August 15, 2018 14:44

More than half of all births take place without trained medical supervision in many parts of the world.

August 15, 2018 14:41

Many Sub-Saharan African and Middle Eastern countries are sorely lacking in legislation to counter domestic violence.

August 15, 2018 14:33

Iodine is an essential mineral often added to table salt, yet many places around the world still see deficiencies.

August 15, 2018 13:00

Britain produced such brilliant inventors as Newton, Faraday, and Graham Bell, whose inventions have helped shape the modern world.

August 15, 2018 12:38

Both ancient India and modern India have contributed significantly to the varied fields of science, medicine, agriculture, invention, and beyond.

August 14, 2018 16:26

To raise awareness about certain diseases like AIDS, malaria, and other health-related issues, WHO has set aside days specifically dedicated to their recognition.

August 14, 2018 15:04

In Afghanistan, the country with the highest infant mortality rate, 112.8 out of 1,000 infants born are susceptible to dying.

August 14, 2018 12:36

In 12 countries of the world, 50% or more women of reproductive age have anemia.

August 14, 2018 11:23

There is no official Thai religion. However, Buddhism is by far the dominant religion.

August 13, 2018 15:00

The Antikythera Mechanism is a computer – yes, a computer – that dates back to Ancient Greece.

August 10, 2018 15:22

The culture of the Russian people developed over the nation's history that spans more than a millennium.

August 9, 2018 16:06

There are a variety of reasons why people migrate.

August 8, 2018 12:56

California hosts people from a wide variety of ethnic backgrounds.

August 8, 2018 12:06

Roman Catholicism prevails as the biggest religion in Brazil, followed by other types of Christianity and irreligion.

August 7, 2018 16:20