Amulya Shankar
PRI
Boston, MA, United States
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Past articles by Amulya:
CIA Director Gina Haspel's memos detailing torture declassified
Haspel oversaw a CIA "black site" in Thailand in 2002. → Read More
One doctor's experience on a 'medical mission' to treat Rohingya refugees
Dr. Baseer Qazi talks about trying to diagnose and treat refugees who have been through traumatic experiences. → Read More
Venezuela hopes new cryptocurrency is a 'silver bullet' for economic woes
President Nicolás Maduro hopes it will help fix the country’s dire financial situation by sidestepping US sanctions and providing an alternative to cash, which is nearly worthless in Venezuela due to the soaring inflation rate. → Read More
Ahed Tamimi: A new symbol of Palestinian resistance?
A video of a 16-year-old Palestinian girl slapping and yelling at an Israeli soldier has proved polarizing. → Read More
Chumash firefighters battle wildfires and protect sacred sites in California
Some firefighters in the Chumash Fire department in Santa Ynez double as "cultural specialists" to try and protect indigenous cultural sites. → Read More
In Israel, gun ownership is a privilege rather than a right
A reporter from Texas shares what he's learned about Israeli gun culture while living in Tel Aviv. → Read More
What's your citizen 'trust score'? China moves to rate its 1.3 billion citizens
The Social Credit System will be implemented in 2020. → Read More
How the everyday phrase 'Allahu Akbar' became a political lightning rod
Muslims use the Arabic phrase meaning "God is greatest" in prayer and when expressing gratitude, congratulations or appreciation. → Read More
The surprising history of the green card lottery
It was intended to benefit undocumented Irish immigrants. → Read More
Argentina, spared terror attacks in recent years, mourns five victims in New York attack
They were part of a group of friends celebrating the 30th anniversary of graduating high school in Rosario, Argentina. → Read More
Baseball player's gesture sparks debate about racism in sports
Astros' Yuli Gurriel has apologized and will be suspended from five games next season. → Read More
New airport security measures add the human element back into screenings
The TSA is requiring airlines to interview passengers heading to the US at check-in and boarding gates all over the world. → Read More
EU institutions face scrutiny for how they deal with sexual assault
The European Union is also reeling from the Harvey Weinstein scandal. → Read More
Tiny Montana firm hired to rebuild Puerto Rico's power grid
“You have a small, untested power company going in to help a desperate, bankrupt utility.” → Read More
Meet the firefighters from American Samoa who sing to stay motivated on the job
It's part of fa'asamoa — the Samoan way of life. → Read More
Maltese journalist known for taking on powerful 'crooks' is killed by a car bomb
“There are crooks everywhere you look now. The situation is desperate” wrote Daphne Caruana Galizia, barely 30 minutes before she was killed. → Read More
The real death toll in Puerto Rico is probably 450 — much higher than the official count
The official count is now 48 deaths. But reporters thought that number seemed off. → Read More
Acid attack victims reverse expectations on the runway
This week, 15 acid attack victims from Bangladesh were part of a fashion show organized by a UK charity to raise awareness. → Read More
What's the equivalent of 'taking a knee' at a Chinese soccer match?
Politics are a part of sports even in China. → Read More
Google joins the growing list of tech companies targeted by Russia's disinformation campaigns
Facebook, Twitter and Google have been invited to testify at a Senate Intelligence Committee hearing on Nov. 1. → Read More