Imran Khan Is Sworn Into Office As Pakistan’s New Prime Minister
Khan inherits several big challenges, including Pakistan’s faltering economy, and managing relations with China and the U.S.
Former U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan Remembered
Former Secretary-General of the United Nations Kofi Annan has died at the age of 80. Annan served as the seventh Secretary-General, for two terms between 1997 and 2006.
Millions Of Muslim Worshipers Flock To Mecca For Hajj
The holy event starts Sunday and lasts until next Friday.
As Death Toll Rises, Mourners Gather To Honor Victims Of Italian Bridge Collapse
On a national day of mourning in Italy, questions remain about how a highway bridge gave way, killing dozens.
Israel’s Shin Bet Detains High-Profile Figures
The Israeli security agency Shin Bet, has been detaining high-profile figures in the past few weeks. One of them is activist and author Moriel Rothman-Zecher, who talks with NPR’s Jennifer Ludden.
Remembering Kofi Annan
Kofi Annan, former secretary-general of the United Nations, has died at age 80. Colum Lynch of Foreign Policy talks with NPR’s Jennifer Ludden.
Former FARC Guerrillas Join Colombia’s Congress
In Colombia, 10 former leftist guerrillas who fought in a war are newly-minted members of Congress. For some, the transition from jungle fighters to lawmakers is too soon.
A 94-Year-Old ‘Sexpert’ Gives India Advice On You Know What
Schools in the conservative country often have no sex ed, and it’s a taboo topic at home. That’s why Dr. Mahinder Watsa is one of the country’s most popular advice columnists.
Can surfing lift all boats in one impoverished Salvadoran community?
Marcelo Castellanos was 15 years old when he first came up with an idea about how to help the impoverished communities on El Salvador’s Pacific coast, where he was spending all his free time surfing. El Salvador was already recognized for having some …
Kofi Annan, Former U.N. Secretary-General, Peace Prize-Winner, Dies At 80
“Kofi Annan was a global statesman and a deeply committed internationalist who fought throughout his life for a fairer and more peaceful world,” his foundation said.
Readers write: Enriching poetry, insight into interpreters, following Mars news, straws and sea life, local impact of controversy
Danny Heitman’s review in the July 9 & 16 issue of Ted Kooser’s new book of poetry, “Kindest Regards,” was uplifting to read. Recommended: Could you pass a US citizenship test? How about a piece on the two interpreters who were in the room with Pres…
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