I have often tried to tell the story of a place through people there.

Isn't it time to talk not only about weather, but also about climate?

A few countries like Sri Lanka and Honduras have led the way in slashing maternal mortality.

Most of the villagers were hiding in the bush, where they were dying from bad water, malaria and malnutrition

The fact that people will pay you to talk to people and travel to interesting places and write about what intrigues you, I am just amazed by that.

A little bit of attention can go a long way.

The photos were taken by African Union soldiers. People in Congress saw them. I thought if people could see them, there would be public outcry. No one would be able to say, We just didn't know what was going on there.