Joanna Kakissis appears in the following:
In Germany, Tech Leaders Teach Refugees How To Code
Tuesday, July 04, 2017
Most of the refugees who flooded into Germany two years ago have yet to find work. But one bright spot is the tech sector, which is training newcomers to code and fill job market demands.
A Serbian Farmer Wants To Protect The Balkan Donkey By Selling Its Pricey Milk
Saturday, June 24, 2017
Donkey milk is as rare as hen's teeth. And at $10 a cup, it's expensive, too. But a Serbian farmer has found a market for this elixir for use in cheese, infant formula, skin cream and even chocolate.
Refugees Struggle With Mental Illness, Suicide Attempts Increase
Tuesday, June 20, 2017
The United Nations marks World Refugee Day on Tuesday. Many war refugees are languishing in camps, and aid groups say that as hope of resettlement dims, mental illness is on the rise.
For Melania Trump's Slovenian Hometown, First Lady's Fame Is Good For Business
Monday, June 05, 2017
The first lady's native country is hosting hometown tours and marketing wine, beauty creams and even salami in Mrs. Trump's honor. She's hired a Slovenian law firm to protect the use of her name.
The Far Right's Marine Le Pen Courts France's Female Voters
Thursday, April 20, 2017
The French presidential candidate is portraying herself as a working mom who fights for women, but says she's no feminist. The populist politician is also known for her anti-immigrant stance.
Brash Leftist Candidate Shakes Up France's Presidential Election
Monday, April 17, 2017
Jean-Luc Melenchon is surging in polls less then two weeks before France's election. He's using fiery populist speeches, a fight-the-rich video game and holograms to appeal to disaffected voters
Conservative French Presidential Nominee's Unusual Tactic: Tout His Faith
Saturday, April 15, 2017
In the heavily secular country, Catholic Francois Fillon has been the only one of 11 candidates to speak openly about his religion. It may be keeping his scandal-tinged campaign afloat.
Despite Corruption Charges, French Catholics Stand Behind Francois Fillon
Thursday, April 13, 2017
Christians voting in France's presidential election are sticking by the only openly religious candidate in the race, conservative Francois Fillon, even as he faces corruption charges.
Alleged Plot, Coming Trial In Montenegro Reads Like a Thriller
Thursday, April 13, 2017
In February, Montenegro's special prosecutor announced that "Russian state bodies" had backed a plot to overthrow the government and kill the prime minister. A trial is expected to begin this fall.
Morning News Brief: Tillerson In Russia, Spicer's Hitler Remarks, French Election
Wednesday, April 12, 2017
Matt Bodner of The Moscow Times discusses Secretary of State Rex Tillerson's meeting with officials in Russia. Also, Sean Spicer has apologized for remarks about Hitler and chemical weapons.
Facing Death Threats And A Ban On His Novel, A Palestinian Author Flees
Saturday, April 01, 2017
"I always thought there was much space to write, to think, in Ramallah, especially," says novelist Abbad Yahya. "I feel that this space has now disappeared." He's now in hiding, fearing arrest.
In Serbia's Election, The Comedian Is A Serious Contender
Friday, March 31, 2017
Luka Maksimovic has made wild promises and offered cash for votes. "Life must be really bad for us if we are voting for a young comedian running for president under a fake persona," says a supporter.
A Parody Politician Gains Serious Attention In Serbia
Thursday, March 30, 2017
A comedian with a fake name and a horse is winning over voters in Serbia by declaring he is a corrupt thief. He's a parody of how Serbs see their politicians, and he's running second in the polls.
New Film Spotlights Palestinian Women Navigating Life 'In Between' Cultures
Sunday, March 26, 2017
Maysaloun Hamoud's In Between highlights the challenges young Palestinian women face in Israel as they try to live amid contradictory expectations. Hamoud has received death threats since its release.
Israelis And Palestinians 'Must Know How To Speak To Each Other'
Saturday, March 18, 2017
In one small neighborhood in Jerusalem, a group of Israelis and Palestinians has been trying to learn each others' languages and become better neighbors.
At This Palestinian University, Students Are Losing Hope In A 2-State Solution
Friday, February 17, 2017
Palestinians at a West Bank university say they fear the idea of a two-state solution to the conflict with Israel is dead after President Trump's meeting with Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu.
How The Trump And Netanyahu Meeting Is Playing In The Middle East
Thursday, February 16, 2017
Israelis and Palestinians are taking in the meeting between President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu — where U.S. policy seemed to turn more toward some Israeli priorities.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Set To Meet Trump
Tuesday, February 14, 2017
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visits Washington, D.C., on Wednesday to meet President Trump, who might be changing U.S. policy on settlements, Jerusalem and Israel's adversary — Iran.
A Jewish Settlement In The West Bank Has Ties To Trump Administration
Friday, February 10, 2017
One of the fundraisers for a group that's raised millions for a seminary in the settlement is Trump's pick for ambassador to Israel. Trump and his son-in-law have made donations to the group.
Jewish Settlement In The West Bank Tied To Trump Administration
Thursday, February 09, 2017
A Jewish settlement in the West Bank has specific ties to the Trump administration. It's supported by the man Trump named to be U.S. ambassador to Israel. He's appreciated on the streets of Beit El.