Malala Yousafzai, the young Pakistani activist who was shot in the head and neck by the Taliban on the school bus in October 2012, will publish a book, entitled "I am Malala," in the fall of 2013.

Malala Yousafzai, the young Pakistani activist who was shot in the head and neck by the Taliban on the school bus, has become the youngest person to ever be nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize.

America is facing some of the hardest times we have faced since the great depression. But honestly, is it really that bad? A moment of reflection reminds us that we are luckier than most.

Malala Yousafzai, the young Pakistani activist who was shot in the head and neck by the Taliban on the school bus, was awarded France’s Simone de Beauvoir Prize for Women’s Freedom.

Birmingham - The world was shocked when armed gunmen boarded a bus in Pakistan and shot 14-year-old schoolgirl Malala Yousafzai. The reason for the shooting was her outspoken words against the Taliban. Today Malala has been discharged from hospital.

Although the criteria to be recognized as the "Person of the Year" may differ, the general consensus is that the person must show dedication and leadership, as well as being a person who has made a global impact. One 14-year-old meets that criteria.

The Times of London named Malala Yousufzai "Young Person of the Year" for her heroism "not only beyond her years, but almost beyond belief."

The emotional shock of what happened in Newtown, Connecticut resonated with the world. It expanded into the world of sports and celebrities as well.

While there is much focus on 15-year-old Malala Yousafzai of Pakistan, 23-year-old Soosan Firooz of Afghanistan could become a voice of Afghan women through hip-hop.

The United Nations and the Pakistani government, on International Human Rights Day, has unveiled a global education fund called the "Malala Plan."

On Saturday, Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari visited Malala Yousufzai, the young Pakistani education activist who was shot in the head and neck by the Taliban in October, at Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham.

Each year the Guardian's editors and readers nominate and vote for the person they consider to be most important and a headline-maker for the year. This year the winners were Bradley Manning, followed by Malala Yousafzai.

On Sunday, Malala Yousufzai, the young Pakistani education activist who was shot in the head and neck by the Taliban in October, expressed her gratitude to people around the world.

New York - Sandra Fluke, President Barack Obama, Malala Yousafzai and Curiosity rover have all been listed on TIME magazine's "Person of the Year" nominations for 2012. Voting will close on Dec. 12 and the winner will be announced Dec. 14.

On Thursday, U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon declared Novermber 10th as "Malala Day", urging citizens across the world to support the Pakistani girl shot after advocating for education.

On Thursday, UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon announced that November 10, 2012 will be observed as Malala Day worldwide.

Malala Yousafzai became an international symbol for girls' right to education after surviving a shot to the head by the Pakistani Taliban. Pakistan's Taliban continues its attacks on female students by using acid attacks.

Malala Yousufzai, shot by the Taliban in Pakistan over her views on education for girls, is recovering from her ordeal, has regained consciousness and is in a stable condition in hospital in the UK.

Malala Yousafzai, the 14-year-old Pakistani girl who was shot in the head by the Taliban for advocating education for girls, has been moved to the UK for further treatment. (Updated with petition link).

Sydney - There’s “accepting another culture”, then there’s “tolerating atrocities”. They’re not the same thing. Malala Yousafzai spoke out about wanting to get her education, and this was the response. Pakistan is appalled, and so is the world.