Lisa Spear

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Philippine Children 'Risk Their Lives' in Gold Mines

Study by a rights group says children are working "absolutely terrifying conditions"

By Lisa Spear

New Zealand Plans Marine Sanctuary in the South Pacific

The new zone forms part of a 1.3 million-sq.-mi. network of marine reserves in the Pacific

By Lisa Spear

A 'Murder Victim' Has Been Found Alive in Germany 31 Years After Vanishing

Petra Pazsitka paid her bills in cash to hide her identity

By Lisa Spear

1,000-mph Car Is Unveiled in London

The Bloodhound Supersonic Car fuses automobile and space technology and aims to travel faster than a bullet

By Lisa Spear

'Serial' Podcast Eyes The Story of Sergeant Bowe Bergdahl

The Idaho native faces up to life in prison for endangering thousands of troops

By Lisa Spear

Man Flies For 12 Days to Raise Money For Cystic Fibrosis

"This is a cause very close to my heart"

By Lisa Spear

NATO Denies Policy of Ignoring Pedophilia by Afghan Allies

The practice of bacha bazi, or “boy play,” is common in parts of Afghanistan

By Lisa Spear

Colombia and Venezuela Agree to Normalize Relations

Venezuela blames smuggling for chronic food and gasoline shortages in the country

By Lisa Spear

Warner Bros. Taps Into Chinese-Language Film Industry

The first title could be released as early as 2016

By Lisa Spear

Recovery Efforts Begin in Chile After Huge Earthquake

The quake was the strongest in the world this year and the worst to hit Chile since 2010

By Lisa Spear

Tajikistan: Former Minister Killed by Government Forces

Abdukhalim Nazarzoda had been accused of creating a hardline Islamist group

By Lisa Spear

Indonesia Arrests Executives in Haze Crackdown

Personnel from another 20 companies are said to be under investigation

By Lisa Spear

Teen Jailed for ISIS-Inspired Killing of Mother

Lisa Borch, 15, planned to join ISIS in Syria with her Iraqi boyfriend after the killing

By Lisa Spear

Choking Smog Isn't Going to Stop the Grand Prix in Singapore This Weekend

Current air-quality levels are rated unhealthy, but not dangerous

By Lisa Spear

U.S. Warns North Korea on Nukes

Experts believe Pyongyang is capable of creating one nuclear bomb's worth of plutonium every year

By Lisa Spear

Philippine Tribes Under Attack, Rights Groups Say

Thousands have fled their homes, fearing abuse at the hands of shadowy paramilitary groups

By Lisa Spear

Indonesia's Largest Island Engulfed in a Thick Haze From Forest Fires

The seasonal problem has been exacerbated by illegal land clearances

By Lisa Spear

U.S. Navy Restricts 'Dolphin- and Whale-Harming' Sonar

"The Navy has been, and will continue to be, good environmental stewards"

By Lisa Spear

South Korean Man Jailed for Stabbing U.S. Ambassador

The attack in March left Ambassador Mark Lippert needing 80 stitches

By Lisa Spear

Top Surfer Shawn Dollar Suffers Broken Neck

Dollar holds the world record for the largest wave ever paddled into

By Lisa Spear
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