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My trip to Hong Kong coincided with the lead-up to huge protests against an extradition law. I now understand concerns over China's tightening grip.

I used to associate the Middle East with violence, devastation and instability. On a trip to Israel, I discovered hospitality and generosity.

Street dogs often suffer abuse. Some people find them a nuisance and a public health risk. We discovered a solution in an animal shelter in Bogotá.

I was raised in Guatemala, where I was expected to grow up fast and told that women are not meant to go to school. But I had other dreams.

We all have our convictions. But the world's a complex place, where opposing viewpoints co-exist. Humility can be the first step to understanding.

It's been 50 years since the U.S. put a man on the moon. It's worth recalling how the U.S. lagged at the start of the Space Age. And now, what…

Afghanistan is an unlikely home for the sport of cricket. But its national team has proudly clawed its way to the game's upper echelons.

Populist parties are the political groupings of the 21st century. Insurgents who get social media right can make big gains. But not all succeed.

We all have our convictions. But the world's a complex place, where opposing viewpoints co-exist. Humility can be the first step to understanding.

I used to associate the Middle East with violence, devastation and instability. On a trip to Israel, I discovered hospitality and generosity.

I was raised in Guatemala, where I was expected to grow up fast and told that women are not meant to go to school. But I had other dreams.

It's been 50 years since the U.S. put a man on the moon. It's worth recalling how the U.S. lagged at the start of the Space Age. And now, what…

Abortion is wrapped up in politics in many nations including the U.S. But one in four pregnancies ends in abortion, making it a global health issue.

Why are the U.S. and Iran at daggers drawn while Donald Trump has vowed to pull troops out of foreign wars? Mutual antagonism goes way back.

News-Decoder has pulled together a dozen articles that showcase authors of all ages tackling complex issues with impartiality and fairness.

News organizations around the world that engage with youth are invited to apply for two awards that honor solid journalism.

Presence, empathy, research and purpose -- those are the academic pillars at the Hewitt School in New York, News-Decoder's newest partner.