Maya Shwayder

Maya covers the U.N., Europe, and the Middle East for IBTimes. She joined the company in July 2012 after having previously worked with DNAinfo.com and Gawker.

She hails from Detroit, and has spent time living in The Netherlands and Italy.

Maya holds a bachelor's from Harvard in psychology and Italian language and literature, and a master's in journalism from Columbia.

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Articles by Maya Shwayder

31 People Arrested After $50M Belgium Diamond Theft
May 08 2013 8:36 AM

The Belgian prosecutor's office announced Wednesday that 31 people have been arrested in connection with a huge diamond heist in February.
Turkey Failing Syrian Refugees: NGO
May 06 2013 4:43 PM

Turkey has one of the highest numbers of Syrian refugees, but the government may not have a sustainable plan for them.
What Was Israel Bombing? Iranian Missiles That Can Hit Tel Aviv
May 06 2013 12:45 PM

Fateh-110s are short-range ballistic missiles that, experts say, if fired from southern Lebanon, could easily reach Tel Aviv.
Bangladesh Building Collapse Death Toll Now More Than 600
May 06 2013 10:07 AM

The owner of the building in Bangladesh that collapsed is in police custody and may be charged with murder.
5 Americans Killed In Afghanistan, NATO Says
May 04 2013 1:57 PM

April was the deadliest month in Afghanistan, and so far this year close to 50 NATO soldiers have been killed.
Israeli Air Force Strikes Targets Inside Syria
May 04 2013 1:06 PM

The Israeli Air Force struck several targets in Syria on Thursday night. No chemical weapon stockpiles were hit.
Obama Is In Mexico. Why?
May 02 2013 10:14 PM

Trade, drug trade, and immigration will all be discussed, but some topics will be discussed more openly than others.
It’s May 1! It’s International Workers’ Day!
May 01 2013 12:51 PM

May 1, May Day, or various permutations of Laborer's/Workers' Day, is taken seriously in a few parts of the world.
Italian Foreign Minister Wants a New EU Member: Israel
April 30 2013 1:13 PM

Israel never applied for European Union membership, but Emma Bonino still wants it in the club.
Meet The Netherlands’ New Queen, Máxima
April 30 2013 10:57 AM

The new Kate Middleton: Like Prince William, Netherlands' new King Willem-Alexander has a wife far more captivating than he is.
U.N. Commemorates Chemical Weapons Victims
April 29 2013 7:32 PM

The U.N. held it's annual Day of Remembrance for victims of chemical warfare, while debate still rages over what to do about Syria's violations.
Italy Finally Has A Government, And It's Already Set Records
April 29 2013 12:39 PM

Italy swore in a new government on Sunday, featuring the country's first black minister and an unprecedented number of women.