Identity politics on the ropes in Iraq?
In a region rife with identity politics arising from ethnic and religious differences, Iraqis experienced something very universal in early October. A newly designated prime minister, Adel Abdul Mahdi, launched a website asking Iraqis to apply for top…
The TB That Afflicts Much Of The World Was Likely Spread By Europeans
A new study looks at how tuberculosis has traveled the world — and the lessons that can be learned about treatment of drug-resistant forms.
Jenny Graham Cycles Around The World In Under 125 Days, Shattering Record
It took less than 125 days — just over one-third of a year — for Jenny Graham to ride around the world, covering some 18,000 miles on her bike.
U.N. Calls For End To ‘Virginity Tests’
The tests are traumatic and unreliable, the United Nations said in a statement this week. In Afghanistan, there’s a campaign to bring the practice to a halt.
Reporter’s Notebook: On edge of Sahara, camel is what’s for dinner
Discerning taste buds in the West may be unfamiliar with camel meat. Perhaps what gives pause is the thought of converting ornery camels – the working end of long, grimy caravans that have crossed deserts for centuries – into delicacies of the table. …
How Stacey Abrams has gotten within one point of Georgia governor’s mansion
With one point separating her and Georgia Secretary of State Brian Kemp, Abrams could very well become not only the first black governor of Georgia, but the first black woman in America to ever lead a state. The razor-tight race has been accompanied b…
Spain Plans To Remove Franco’s Remains From A Memorial, Angering His Supporters
More than four decades after his death, the dictator Francisco Franco remains a divisive figure. His tomb is situated at a memorial outside Madrid that has become a pilgrimage site of sorts.
Afghanistan Delays Election In Kandahar Due To Attack That Killed Police Chief
The rest of the country will vote on Saturday. But after a gunman pulled off a surprise and deadly attack in Kandahar, “there’s a huge security vacuum, people are very nervous and worried.”
World Watches As More Details About The Khashoggi Case Come To Light
Steve Inskeep talks to Victoria Nuland, a veteran diplomat who served in the Obama and George W. Bush administrations, about the impact of the U.S. response to the Jamal Khashoggi case.
Detained American Graduate Student Allowed To Study In Israel, Court Rules
Israel’s Supreme Court said Lara Alqasem should be allowed to study in the country despite her past association with a student group that supports boycotting Israel.
Mexico Ups Southern Border Security To Keep Out Migrant Caravan
Mexican riot police are guarding the southern border with Guatemala to prevent Honduran migrants from crossing en masse into Mexico. It’s the latest caravan trying to make it to the U.S.
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