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

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.
Explosion In Prague, 40 Injured
April 29 2013 8:09 AM

No deaths have yet been reported in what is believed to be a natural gas explosion in Prague.
Egypt Independent Publication Closes After 4 Years
April 27 2013 9:31 PM

The English-language Egypt Independent breathed its last this week after a run of four years.
Taliban Makes Afghanistan Exit Anything But Easy
April 27 2013 3:25 PM

The Taliban said its members will be increasing attacks after the deadliest month of the year so far in Afghanistan.
American Detained In North Korea Now Standing Trial
April 27 2013 2:36 PM

The trial of Kenneth Bae, a Korean-American arrested six months ago, started Saturday. He could face the death penalty.
Manufacturers Now Making More Smart Than Dumb Phones
April 27 2013 1:38 PM

Nokia's was once the market leader in the mobile-phone space, but it hasn't transitioned well to smartphones.
Martial-Arts Instructor Charged In Ricin Case
April 27 2013 1:25 PM

A Mississippi man was arrested and charged in connection with letters containing ricin sent to Obama.
Silvio Berlusconi Sleeping At Official Functions [PHOTOS]
April 26 2013 2:26 PM

After extensive plastic surgery, Silvio Berlusconi might not look 76, but he has been known to act like it.
Russia May Ban Adoption For Same-Sex Couples From Other Countries
April 26 2013 1:20 PM

Russia threatens to ban couples from countries where same-sex marriage is legal from adopting Russian orphans.
US Sailor Fights Off Would-Be Rapist In Dubai
April 26 2013 11:08 AM

A 28-year-old female U.S. Navy sailor used her training to fight off an attempted rapist in Dubai.