Brave New Voices: Poetry slam — A Syrian girl speaks out (video)

Brave New Voices held a poetry slam at a theater in downtown Denver. This Syrian girl gives an amazing and heart-wrenching presentation in poetry form.

Brave New Voices is a growing network of over 70 organizations and is committed to building safe spaces that challenge young people to develop and present the power of their voices. It is the voice of the 21st Century... read more and watch video.

Northern Iran hit by two earthquakes in succession

The north of Iran has been hit by two earthquakes on Saturday, one magnitude 6.3 and the other 6.4. Aftershocks continue to rock the area.  Update: at least 87 people are dead and 600 are injured.

According to U.S. Geological Survey, the 6.4 tremor, at a depth of 9.9 km (6.2 miles), hit 12 miles from the town of Ahar in East Azerbaijan province, at 12:23:17 UTC.

The magnitude 6.3 quake hit 19 miles from Ahar, at a depth of 9.8 km (6.1 miles) shortly afterwards, at 12:34:35 UTC.... read more.