Sep 26th, 2008 · The attack on the U.S. embassy in Yemen earlier this month killed 17, including one American. The bombing by al-Qaida in Yemen marks a resurgence of militant violence in the nation, which has complex ties to Islamist militancy.
Aug 19th, 2008 · Russia has shown little repentance for its actions in Georgia. It has repeatedly said that it has the right to protect its soldiers and citizens. Now, the West is concerned that Moscow is in the midst of resurgence.
Jul 21st, 2008 · European film aficionados are noting a resurgence in North Africa's film industry. The coastal city of Oran, Algeria, recently hosted its second annual Arab Film Festival. But Algerian producers and critics say the war-battered and repressive country still has a long way to go to regain the form that produced such classics as The Battle of Algiers in the 1960s.
Jul 11th, 2008 · Many in the NATO-led coalition privately say the main reasons for the Taliban's success are their safe havens in Pakistan and growing Afghan anger with their government over corruption and its inability to reach the most vulnerable of the country's citizens.
Jun 18th, 2008 · Ever since the huge success of the O Brother, Where Art Thou? soundtrack, bluegrass and soul have had a resurgence in popular music. Porland, OR duo the Old Believers yearn for the past with a nostalgic folk sound that is soulful and inspired. Singer Neeley Kempf's expressive bluesy croon is a throwback to ages long ago, and paired with the group's alt-country stylings, the music he produces with bandmate Keeley Boyle is both vivid and engaging.
Mar 26th, 2008 · A new report from the World Health Organization finds that progress toward controlling tuberculosis has slowed. There's a resurgence of the disease in some nations, while other countries have seen tuberculosis take on a new and more deadly form when it is linked to HIV.
Mar 12th, 2008 · The number of students enrolled in computer science programs is at its lowest in at least a decade. "Comp Sci" was one of the hottest majors during the dot-com boom of the late '90s, but the numbers dropped after the bust of 2001. Now, despite a strong market for IT professionals and a resurgence in Web millionaires, college students just aren't interested in studying computing. Larry Abramson talks to some students and professors to find out why.
Mar 9th, 2008 · Higher ratings, blockbuster trades and a resurgence of flagship teams in Boston and Los Angeles have led to a turnaround year for the NBA. The league had been reeling from flagging TV audiences, lackluster playoffs and a crooked, point-shaving ref.