In Pakistan, Stepped Up Security Seems To Calm Violence In Karachi
Sunni militants have often attacked the yearly religious processions of Pakistan’s Shiite minority as they mourn the seventh-century slaying of the prophet Mohammed’s grandson.
Iran Attack Kills 25, Wounds 60
U.S. officials are rejecting Iran’s claims that an American-backed country was behind Saturday’s attack on a military parade in Iran.
UN General Assembly: How Will Trump’s Agenda Fare?
As world leaders gather at the UN, we look at how some of the Trump administration’s latest moves are being met.
Comcast Outbids Fox And Will Acquire British Broadcaster Sky
The U.S. cable giant won a rare auction held by British regulators with a bid of $39 billion. Comcast hopes acquiring Sky will help it compete with online streaming services Netflix and Amazon.
Survivor Rescued From Inside Capsized Tanzanian Ferry
Two days after the disaster, which left more than 200 people dead, divers pulled a man from inside the vessel. He reportedly locked himself in the engine room and survived because of an air pocket.
At Least 25 Dead, 60 Wounded After Military Parade Attack In Iran
Gunmen disguised as soldiers reportedly began shooting from behind the stands during the parade. Iranian State media reported an Arab separatist group claimed responsibility for the attack.
Deal Struck For Demilitarized Zone In Syria’s Last Rebel Stronghold
NPR’s Scott Simon talks to Jan Egeland, senior adviser to the U.N., to understand the latest deal agreed to that would avert a looming military offensive in Syria’s contested region of Idlib.
Working On A Cathedral, Roofer Finds His Grandfather’s Message In A Bottle
A roofer in Germany found a bottle with a message hidden in a roof of a cathedral by his grandfather in 1930. NPR’s Scott Simon tells the story.
Ugandans Nurse Scars From Disputes With Decades-Old Regime
Opposition lawmaker and musician Bobi Wine returned to Uganda from the U.S. where he was being treated for injuries after a beating by presidential guards. In a country full of anger, what’s next?
Why It’s Easy — And Hard — To Get A Postcard All The Way From Timbuktu
When tourism to the fabled city took a downturn, two guys came up with an idea to bring in a little income for the local tour guides.
Sweden’s elections need in-depth reporting abroad, ICC investigations should affect all countries equally, North Korea reaps benefits of American diplomacy, China sees a steppingstone to Afghanistan through Pakistan, Naomi Osaka shines despite controversy
“The rise of the Sweden Democrats – and the obvious parallels to Trump, Le Pen and Brexit – means the attention focused on Sweden is out of all proportion to the country’s size…,” writes James Savage.
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